{"id":27632,"date":"2023-08-09T22:05:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T22:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/how-does-the-extensive-use-of-smartphones-and-social-media-relate-to-loneliness-and-anxiety-disorder\/"},"modified":"2023-08-09T22:05:18","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T22:05:18","slug":"how-does-the-extensive-use-of-smartphones-and-social-media-relate-to-loneliness-and-anxiety-disorder","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/how-does-the-extensive-use-of-smartphones-and-social-media-relate-to-loneliness-and-anxiety-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"How does the extensive use of smartphones and social media relate to loneliness and anxiety disorder?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your research essay requires the following:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u25cf <\/span><\/span>Write a 2,000 to 2,500-word research essay that: (1) explains the history and current debate of a controversial<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>topic,<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
(2) <\/span><\/span>asserts<\/span><\/span> <\/span>an opinion about the debate, and (3) ultimately persuades readers to support your<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>position.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u25cb <\/span><\/span>\u201dDebatable\u201d means a topic about which intelligent, well-meaning people may disagree. Keep in mind that your audience will be skeptical, so plan your arguments<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>accordingly.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u25cb <\/span><\/span>The key to a solid argument is to ensure that your argument is well-balanced, thorough, and supported by information gleaned from credible written sources such as scholarly journals, trade publications, and<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>books.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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\u25cf <\/span><\/span>Your research essay must include the following<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>elements:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u25cb <\/span><\/span>Clear title and introduction, which present the history of the problem in an engaging<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>manner<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u25cb <\/span><\/span>Accurate description of the topic as it is currently presented in the literature and clear descriptions of the various<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>viewpoints<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u25cb <\/span><\/span>Evaluation and analysis of the<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>debate<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u25cb <\/span><\/span>At least eight reliable and authoritative secondary<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>sources<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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\u25cf <\/span><\/span>To help you get started, try following these<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>steps:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u25cb <\/span><\/span>Begin by drafting an outline of your research<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>essay.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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\u25cb <\/span><\/span>Use your outline to write a rough draft of your paper that incorporates your<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>sources.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u25a0 <\/span><\/span>Take advantage of credible websites, radio, or even television programs, but not to the exclusion of printed sources. If possible, interview a leader in the field- the idea is to have a balance of source types. Remember to use your critical thinking skills to determine the validity and reliability of each source before you decide to include it.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u25a0 <\/span><\/span>Your sources should be current (usually not more than ten years old), unless you are providing historical background or the source is a seminal work in the field. <\/span><\/span><\/span>All quotations, summaries, and paraphrases must be correctly cited and documented using APA citation<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>guidelines.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Step TWO: Complete the Research Essay Submission Checklist<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Before you submit,check to see if you believe you have met the criteria noted below. Did you\u2026.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713 <\/span><\/span>Select and explain the history and current debate of a controversial<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>topic?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u2713 <\/span><\/span>Provide a clear title and introduction that is engaging for your<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>audience?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u2713 <\/span><\/span>Clearly present the debatable issue and make connections between different<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>viewpoints?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u2713 <\/span><\/span>Present your own point of view and make persuasive arguments in favor of<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>it?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u2713 <\/span><\/span>Conduct a thorough evaluation and analysis of the<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>debate?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u2713 <\/span><\/span>Cite at least eight reliable, authoritative<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>sources?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u2713 <\/span><\/span>Demonstrate APA academic writing which is clear, concise, and factually<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>correct?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u2713 <\/span><\/span>Adhere to the 2,000 to 2,500-word length requirement, double-space your essay, and use the 12-point Times New Roman font?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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