Problem: Argumentative Prewriting
• Which TWO social media platforms are you planning to write about? Why do these platforms appeal to you? What prior knowledge (if any) do you have about these platforms?
• State at least THREE subtopics that you plan to research for these social media platforms. Examples are available on the writing prompt.
• Conduct some preliminary research in which you find four sources for this assignment. Write the Works Cited/Reference citations for the sources that appear within the essay. You should have at least one source for each subtopic. You may also wish to include some background information about the social media platforms you chose.
• How are you defining "most successful" social media platform? (Most versatile platform, most user-friendly platform, most accessible, best overall, etc.) Why have you chosen this approach to your paper?
• Based on your preliminary research, which social media platform do you think is more successful in each category? Explain your answer.
o Subtopic #1:
- Most Successful Platform:
- Why?
o Subtopic #2:
- Most Successful Platform:
- Why?
o Subtopic #3:
- Most Successful Platform:
- Why?
• Below, write a thesis for this topic. (Remember to include your judgment and subtopics.)
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.