August 19, 2015 Outline Workshop with A3

Outline Workshop

Does all communication serve a positive purpose?

Yes- prevents isolation, encouraging

No- bullying/harassment, discouraging

Argument: No, not all communication serves a positive purpose.

I need sufficient evidence (enough evidence—at least 3 main supports)

Main supports: bullying/harassment, discouraging, digital communication has unique challenges

1.            Introduction

a.                        Get my audience’s attention (Hook)

b.                       Thesis statement: No, not all communication serves a positive purpose because of things like bullying, discouragement, and unique challenges that come with digital communication.

c. Some filler/fluff; AVOID: “In this essay, I am going to tell you about…” “I am going to talk about…” “I am going to tell you why…”

2.            Bullying/Harassment

a.                        Common problem

b.                       Can lead to depression and suicide

c.  Especially affects young people

d.                       Defend against counter-arguments: Some may argue that modern verbal bullying is not “real” bullying, but statistics about teen depression and suicide rates argue otherwise.

3.            Discouraging

a.                        Easy to do with social media

b.                       People may not realize the impact they’re having with their words

c. Can have a negative impact on school and workplace productivity

d.                       Counter-argument defense: While discouraging communication does not have a profound impact on everyone, the hours of productivity lost in countless schools and workplaces do impact everyone.

4.            Digital Communication has unique challenges

a.                        Social media

b.                       Smart phones

c. Always being connected

d.                       Counter-argument defense: Some may argue that there are more benefits than downsides to digital communication, but the harshness of our modern society proves otherwise.

5.            Conclusion

a.                        Restate my thesis

b.                       Summarize my main points

c. Summarize my counter-argument defenses

d.                       Include a call to action, if possible: Modern man, upon realizing the negative impact of many forms of communication, should reject societal norms and adopt a code of conduct that is more beneficial.

                                                          i.      NOT: Now that you have read my essay, you should…

 

Cited Textual Evidence: ICE

Introduce the quotation (Why are you including this quote?)
Cite (pg. #, ln. #) (“Fries are the best” 90) (“Roses are red” ln. 80)
Explain the quotation (How does this quote serve as evidence for your main point?)