Purpose:  to persuade the reader to adopt your viewpoint

Audience: general Length requirement:  800-1,000 words in length

Format: Double space and use 12pt. Times New Roman font.  Follow MLA style for heading and margins.

Point of View:  Use third person.  Do Not use first person ("I," "me," or "my") or second person ("you").

Requirement:  Include a claim (statement of position). Place the claim as the last sentence in your introductory paragraph.

Select one of the topics below for your essay:

According to many Baby Boomers, social networking (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) leaves much to be desired.  This generation still touts the importance of face-to-face interaction, phone calls, and even the lost art of letter writing for human contact.

Nexters, on the other hand, tend to favor social network formats for the convenience and spontaneity they offer. This generation maintains that this type of communication has benefits that surpass the more "antiquated" means of staying in touch with others.

Take one of the two positions presented above and develop an argument for it.  Base your argument on specific points and reasons and provide evidence drawn from observation

NOTE:  You CANNOT include information (research) from outside sources in your paper.  There will be a ten point deduction from your essay grade if you do so. Remember that referencing television shows, etc. is not considered research.