Week 9 - Response to Content

Essay Plan

Topic

Does the extensive use of computer/video games have an adverse impact on the health of young people?

Position

Without the benefit of any background knowledge or research, my conclusion would be based on general knowledge, and would lead me to think that there would be an adverse effect on the health of young people who use computer/video games extensively without a balanced programme of living.

Analyse Elements of the Topic

look at  the most recent papers?
Clarify what both sides of the argument claim and only then offer your reasoned opinion based on facts.

Response Sketch to each Element  ?????

Conclusion  ????

Do a web plan of ideas

Topic - 

Introductory Paragraph

Motivator ?                        Interesting Statement / fact about the topic / quote  
Thesis Statement                What the essay will discuss
Blueprint ?

First Body Paragraph

Topic Sentence #1 main idea

Support Statement A

Support Statement B

Support Statement C

Second Body Paragraph

Topic Sentence #2 main ide
Support Statement A
Support Statement B
Support Statement C

Third Body Paragraph

Topic Sentence #3 main idea

Support

Support

Support

Concluding Paragraph                 No new information
Reworded thesis statement    
Clincher                                          Interesting thought

References:

Bauer-Ramazani, C (2011). http://academics.smcvt.edu/cbauer-ramazani/AEP/EN104/outline_essay.htm

DeSoto, M (2002).  http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/English/essay/index.html
Hayden, K (2010).  http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/2999.aspx