In “The Art of Summary”, it said that authors argue that in order to accurately summarize a source that it requires “facing two ways at once”. This means to write of what the author is saying while emphasizing what parts of the writing interests you. In smaller words, it means to summarize correctly, but also with your own structure. Also, the “believing game” is mentioned. This is putting yourself in someone else’s shoes to understand their situation. This is important in seeing the arguments and points of views of others. Lastly, list summaries are summaries that list out the authors claims, with failure to center them around a central theme. This is a problem with summarizing because it doesn’t represent your view of the writing, as you are simply listing off things of the author’s point of view.

Pro: Social media allows people to improve their relationships and make new friends.

https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2015/08/06/chapter-4-social-media-and-friendships/

In the pro side of the conversation, it is proven that in a large percentage of people on social media, interacting through these apps allow them to feel more comfortable communicating. Social media allows you to keep up with your friends, communicate with people all over the world, and to meet new people.

Con: Social media can lead to stress and offline relationship problems. https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2019/01/09/why-social-media-is-boosting-your-stress.html

According to the cons side of the conversation, social media is said to be addicting, and stressful as it opens you up to bullying, sleep deprivation, lack of communication in reality and relationship issues.

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As the use of and creation of technology advances, it is important to be aware of and consider all of the possible negative and positive consequences that may come of it.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2018/07/09/seven-ways-advancements-in-technology-will-change-the-near-future/#6cd13bcb268d

In the article it covers a number of ideas that will come of the advancement of technology. It not only gives positive examples, like the tracking of diseases through genome mapping, but also how it will dictate over the way the world works. The source gives no indication of bias, as it doesn’t include any personal opinions of whether or not this advancement will be beneficial or not, but instead educating as it gives accurate examples supported by research.

How does social media and the need to please other affect the culture of teenagers today and their mental health?

https://childmind.org/article/how-using-social-media-affects-teenagers/

https://www.bphope.com/kids-children-teens/teens-negative-effects-social-media/

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/03/well/family/teenagers-social-media.html

The question is college really worth it is one that as a college student I have come to ask. In America now, the number of students that drop out of high school, or college has significantly increased, and those that don’t drop out graduate college with thousands of dollars in debt. Most would say that debt is just one part of the college experience and that it is worth it after walking across the college graduation stage. However, according to Market Watch Statistics, millions of college graduates are currently living in poverty. The number of high school drop outs is just as high. It is said that eventually a high school diploma will be required for every job that you could possibly apply for. In my own opinion, college is very useful. Although it is stressful, I do think that college is a big part of the job world, but I don’t think that college is the deciding factor in whether or not you will have a successful life.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2019/06/13/is-college-worth-it/#1f55c30b778d

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/there-are-36-million-college-graduates-living-in-poverty-2018-09-12

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right.

You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click the “New Post” button, and tell us why you’re here.

Why do this?

• Because it gives new readers context. What are you about? Why should they read your blog?
• Because it will help you focus you own ideas about your blog and what you’d like to do with it.

The post can be short or long, a personal intro to your life or a bloggy mission statement, a manifesto for the future or a simple outline of your the types of things you hope to publish.

To help you get started, here are a few questions:

• Why are you blogging publicly, rather than keeping a personal journal?
• What topics do you think you’ll write about?
• Who would you love to connect with via your blog?
• If you blog successfully throughout the next year, what would you hope to have accomplished?

You’re not locked into any of this; one of the wonderful things about blogs is how they constantly evolve as we learn, grow, and interact with one another — but it’s good to know where and why you started, and articulating your goals may just give you a few other post ideas.

Can’t think how to get started? Just write the first thing that pops into your head. Anne Lamott, author of a book on writing we love, says that you need to give yourself permission to write a “crappy first draft”. Anne makes a great point — just start writing, and worry about editing it later.

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