Academic Argument

Claim: Social media should receive more recognition.

Reason 1: Social media provides outlet emotional outlet.

1. People with that suffers with depression or even abuse can reach out via social media.

2. People are able to make post asking for people when depressed.

3. Increased self-confidence by empowering loners to express their ideas.

Reason 2: Social media helps you keep in contact with family.

1. Family member that are distance you are able to keep up with their lives through their pictures and post they share.

2. You are able to interact with friends, family, and coworkers without having to leave your home.

Reason 3: Social media is great for social selling (market and advertising).

1. Starting a small business can be hard, but with the internet, you are able to market your brand with a share or a like from someone that brings attention for to more people to buy your supplies.

2. Social selling allows entrepreneurs to get an inside look at what customers want and need.

Summary of Opposing Views:

1. Social media can be addicting and cause negative effects for teen/adults. It can be a distraction and cause lack of sleep.

2. Social media allows people to put out unreliable as well as false information such as remarks and photos.

Audience: Individuals that discredit social media and anyone that does not approve of the things that social media put out. Informing anyone on the pros and cons that social media faces. Bringing information that gives the better understanding of the good that comes with social media.