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5-2: Counterargument Shantel Carson PHL 111 Into to Critical Thinking April 14, 2024

II. Primary Argument The primary argument made was based on a HelpGuide.org article that asserted excessive use of social media negatively impacts people's emotional and mental well-being. The writers of this essay, John Smith and Melinda Roberston, examine the various facets of interpersonal communication and how it affects mental health. Moreover, there are worries about excessive use leading to the signs of addiction in addition to anxiety, depression, loneliness, and FOMO. D. Bias After examining the main argument, I concluded that the paper avoided prejudices by presenting both sides of the issue and advocating for a sensible social media usage strategy. The argument highlights how social media may enhance people's well-being and help them stay connected, but it also shows how excessive usage of the platform can be harmful to people's mental health. ***Very brief: More detailed with examples. Give examples from text by quoting the text and explaining how this demonstrates the lack of bias. You could also examine assumptions as to if they are justified or not*** E. Credibility Relevance: Social media and mental health is a topic that is very relevant, particularly in the current digital era. This source is in line with what people who are looking for mental health information are interested in. Authority: The reliable nonprofit organization HelpGuide, which offers information on mental health, is the source. HelpGuide generally collaborates with subject-matter experts; for example, Melinda Smith has a master's degree in psychology, and Lawrence Robinson has written multiple psychology books that have been published. Accuracy: The article addresses how social media affects mental health, offering information based on study findings and resources. Purpose: Since the article's goal is to educate readers on the connection between social media use and mental health, it seems that the publication of this source was done with educational intent. The article's authoritative source, educational goal, and relevancy all contribute to its overall credibility.

***Missing ‘Currency’ section. For relevance: It IS relevant to those two topics, however the point of the relevance of the CRAAP test, is that it’s a topic on a specific question. HOW RELVENT IS THE SOURCE FOR THE RESEARCH TOPIC (IS SOCIAL MEDIA BENEFICIAL OR HARMFUL) For the PURPOSE bit of it, half of it is for education, but it’s also for advice. Which half is relevant to the topic you’re studying? *** III. Counterargument A. Argument Details Premises1: There are benefits to young adults with chronic illnesses using social media, such as lessening social isolation and fostering a feeling of community. Premises2: Social media gives young adults with long-term conditions a source of knowledge and narratives that can encourage them to take better care of themselves and manage their ailments. Conclusion: Young individuals with long-term care transitions can benefit greatly from social media since it offers a supportive network and empowering information. More Effective self- management of their diseases, a decrease in feelings of loneliness, and increased social involvement can result from this. According to the article "Social Media Comes with Good and Bad Sides, Doesn't It?", using social media can make people feel less alone and more a part of the community. Social media also provides people with access to knowledge and information that they might not otherwise have, which helps them in everyday challenges. ***The conclusion muddies the argument. If the premises are evidence, what are they evidence FOR? Conclusion has two conclusions in it. First sentence: Basically, what the premises say. Similarly for the second sentence (not even a sentence). An example of a good conclusion would be something like: “Therefore, the social media has mental health benefits for individuals with LTCs.”*** Conclusion: The article draws the conclusion that social media can be an effective tool for this group B. Logic and Reasoning This argument is inductive since it determines broad conclusions about social media's effects from a small sample of observations made by a particular demographic. The process of inductive reasoning involves going from cases to generalizations. In this instance, the authors described that the generalization is that social media can help people feel less alone and more

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