Reading Response

I’m writing an argumentative essay about the negative effects of spending excessive time on the internet and social media. I will use the attached source that opposes my argument to refute some points.

Please write a reading response about the article attached.

Instructions:

Part 1 – Summarize the article: What are the main points?

Part 2 – Personal Response: What do you think of this source? Have you seen these techniques before? Which do you prefer? Why?

Part 3 – Evaluate the source and thoughtfully consider where and how you would use it for your writing. Finally, include a Works Cited citation.

20190416041403sample

20190416041443computers___education__positive_effects_

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Social Media Use

Social media use has long been associated with adverse consequences on the users, most of which relate to the social aspect of the interaction with the technology. However, Markus Appel presents an alternative view, noting that individuals who spend a significant amount of time playing video games or son social media have higher computer literacy levels than their counterparts who do not (1339).

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