Discuss the history and causes of the issue to help fully define it, and describe its emergence on the cultural landscape

Children and Cell Phones: Most people over a certain age remember a time before cell-phones, but nowadays it seems like even infants in a stroller have their eyes glued to a device. Is this doing developmental damage to a child?

The purpose of your essay is to argue a position. Choose from one of the following three options to build your topic: Option 1—Gender Trouble: Many of the essays we’ve read and discussed in class so far have been focused on gender. Is gender oppression in America overblown? Is it much ado about nothing? Are people just being whining and attention-seeking, or is that sentiment sexist in itself? In your essay, you should develop an original, concise argument on the state of gender in the cultural landscape of America today.Option 2—A Case for the Arts: We have read many poems in class so far, but what for? How can the ability to understand a poem help you succeed in an unrelated field, such as nursing? Is there a connection between all the departments in the university, or are some fields more necessary than others? In your essay, you should develop an original, concise argument on the purpose of arts in education.

Option 3—Children and Cell Phones: Most people over a certain age remember a time before cell-phones, but nowadays it seems like even infants in a stroller have their eyes glued to a device. Is this doing developmental damage to a child? Should the first years of someone’s life be screen-free? Or maybe we’re being prudish, after all, don’t you want your child to know how computers work? Aren’t there things to learn? In your essay, you should develop an original, concise argument on the usage of cell phones by children.Developing Your Argument Define the issue. Establish the existence of the issue, and explain its significance. Discuss the history and causes of the issue to help fully define it, and describe its emergence on the cultural landscape. Find your position. Your thesis statement must include your position. Learn about the issue and make sure you’re confident in your position.Find some sources.Does anyone agree with you? What kind of people? How have they been received?Address the haters. Think of possible counterarguments and address them often.Place your position in the dang thesis. Your essay is not a suspense novel. Be upfront from the beginning about your stance on the issueAdditional Requirements Sources: Incorporate two or three sources into your essay and include a Works Cited page at the end. You may reference the articles and videos we have used in the class or find your own additional materials. Your sources add authority to your argument, so you must cite reliable sources. Do not use web sites like Wikipedia, Ask.com, or Yahoo Answers. Source material should contribute something to your paper that you cannot: specific facts, clarification or emphasis of a point, a voice with authority in a specific area, or illustration of the controversy or complexity around your problem or solution. English 102 Instructor: Andrew Squitiro Format: Your final draft should be 600-800 words, typed, double-spaced, carefully proofread, and formatted in MLA style. For information on MLA style, consult Purdue Owl.Grading Criteria Your essay will be evaluated based on these criteria: • Clear and focused thesis statement. • Serious consideration of alternative solutions, with appropriate use of concessions and rebuttals. • Effective and fair use of other writers as allies or as opponents. • Confident but civil advocacy of your own position. • Effective use of sources. • Proper use, citation, and documentation of source material using the MLA format. • Effective essay organization to create a clear line of argument. • Relevance and professionalism of visual component. • Clear and precise sentence-level rhetoric (grammar and style). Consult the English Composition Essay Rubric for more detailed criteria.