Impact of Media on Self-Esteem
2 seperate essay with different topics
Case 3: Argumentative Essay
Length: no less than 1,300 words, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt font size
In addition to your own thoughts, words, and ideas, this essay is to include TWO credible and reliable secondary sources.
The first person “I” is not used in a formal essay.
Case Assignment
For this assignment, you will choose one topic from the list below and write an argumentative essay.
A well-organized essay has a beginning, a middle, and an end. The beginning, or introduction, should include an opening sentence to grab your reader’s attention. Follow the opening sentence with a brief background on the topic or situation. The last sentence of the introduction is the thesis statement. The thesis states the main point of the essay, which in this case, would be a statement affirming the point of view on the selected topic.
A well-supported essay includes supporting points, details, and examples. Each body paragraph must support (explain) your reasoning (rationale) using specific details. Each body paragraph must have a topic sentence that states the main point of the paragraph.
The conclusion typically summarizes the main points of the essay and/or closes with a lasting impression that connects the reader to their world.
Be sure to proofread your essay and edit for proper grammar, punctuation, diction (word choice), and spelling, as errors in sentence skills will lower a final grade. A grade will be determined based on the Module 4 Case expectations and the Trident University General Education rubric for English.
This essay must include a combination of no less than SIX in-text citations from two or more credible and reliable sources. Citations are to be a combination of direct quotations and paraphrased quotations with or without the author’s name, and a Reference List in APA Style must be included.
- Is eating, hunting, and/or the use of animals for research purposes justified?
- Should military service should be required for all?
- Does advertising and the media impact self-image, self-worth, and/or self-esteem?
- Is modern culture ruining childhood?
- In order to control crime, should all guns be banned?
- In what ways are online shopping and “big-box” stores impacting society?
Assignment Expectations
- Write an argumentative essay (no less than 1,300 words in length) that states an original thesis statement and includes no fewer than six citations in APA Style from two credible and reliable sources.
- Demonstrate the ability to write clearly and cohesively when expressing one’s ideas and/or intended purpose.
- Demonstrate the ability to clearly state and support a thesis in an organized and cohesive essay using secondary sources.
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- What three areas do you feel the U.S.A. should address in order to move forward in a positive direction?
Answer preview
The media propagates unrealistic concepts of the perfect body for individuals (Mills, Shannon, & Hogue, 2017). Media outlets tend to reflect what is fashionable, attractive, or trendy in a society. The main goal behind creating adverts is to create catchy visuals that attract the attention of viewers. Most adverts use slender female models to bring attention to the products being marketed. The preference for slim models has fostered perceived unattractiveness, and this adverse impact has been more prevalent in women. Such advertisements have reinforced the view that women must become slender and have skin tones to be considered attractive. Given that people have different body and skin types, the media’s constant obsession with the specific body and skin types makes some people feel that their bodies are unattractive. Social media worsens the situation because people openly praise slender and light-skinned ladies while berating their bigger and dark-skinned counterparts. Researchers have discovered that “women’s body image was significantly negative after viewing thin media images”
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Impact of Media on Self-Esteem
