Research Essay

Instructions

The innovations listed below can offer us some benefits, but they can also have harmful affects that many researchers have discussed. Pick only three from the list below, find some related articles on them, and discuss the pros and cons of each in a well organized essay.

• Social media
• Video gaming
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cell phones
• Online shopping
• Self-driving cars
• Online classes
• You may add your own option here (the third pick).

Research

Find at least three scholarly articles that discuss the effects of the innovations you have chosen humans. Use only reputable academic sources in your research. You’re required to support your claims with quotes from the sources you have found.

Recommended essay structure

1. Introduction: (hooks + thesis statement)
2. Discuss the effects (pros and cons) of the first innovation (2 paragraphs)
3. Discuss the effects (pros and cons) of the second innovation (2 paragraphs)
4. Discuss the effects (pros and cons) of the third innovation (2 paragraphs)
5. Conclusion: Your judgment, final thoughts… etc.

Important reminder: Use actual quotes from your sources and avoid paraphrasing.

The paper must be approximately 4 pages long, MLA style, double spaced, Times New Roman, size 12 font. Include in-text citations and add a Works Cited page with the corresponding references you used.