"Social Media and Research Paper Pattern 4 Outline

THESIS: Since its creation, social media has had mostly a negative impact on individuals, especially
younger generations because it is unsafe for privacy reasons, impacts their mental health negatively, and
provides harmful information such as explicit language and photos.

I. First Main Point: Privacy/ security

A. Counterclaim topic sentence
1. These sites are safe and protect privacy
a) Counterclaim supporting details
(1) There are many ways to protect your privacy

B. Supporting detail 1 topic sentence

1. Sharing private information
a) Supporting details
(1) Deals/Discounts/Giveaways
(2) Access to things
C. Supporting detail 2 topic sentence
1. Not the only person that see what you do
a) Supporting details
(1) Government
(2) Hackers
II. Second Main Point: Mental health impacts
A. Counterclaim topic sentence
1. Social media is beneficial for many reasons such as social skill improvement, develop
character resilience, and use it for work.
a) Counterclaim supporting details
(1) Prepares for in peson interactions
B. Supporting detail 1 topic sentence
1. Loneliness
a) Supporting details
(1) Too much computer time, not enough face to face
(2) Not having access to social media leads to loneliness
C. Supporting detail 2 topic sentence
1. Anxiety & Depression
a) Supporting details
(1) Comparison
(2) Cyber-bullying

D. Third Main Point: Harmful Posts

E. Counterclaim topic sentence
1. Provides meaningful learning experiences
a) Counterclaim supporting details
(1) Lets kids learn wherever and whenever
F. Supporting detail 1 topic sentence
1. Language
a) Supporting details
(1) Racist
(2) Profane
G. Supporting detail 2 topic sentence
1. Photos
a) Supporting details
(1) Sexual
(2) Violent