Online Rhetorical Strategies

Many would agree that technology has advanced remarkably, in the past decade and has impacted the the as we know it in so many good ways. However, it has come with some downfalls as well. One of these downfalls is, the impact technology has on teenagers especially when it comes to social media and instant messaging. With that being said, there is this epidemic that the younger generations face with the internet. This includes, being harassed over the internet or cyberbullying. Unfortunately, bullying has always been an issue especially among young adolescents. However, now we have the same issue yet the bullies are able to hide behind a computer screen and this has been affecting teenagers in a negative way just as traditional bullying has. According to Merriam-Webster cyberbullying can be defined as “the electronic posting of mean-spirited messages about a person (such as a student) often done anonymously”. Cyberbullying usually results in embarrassment and can sometimes lead to an even worse feeling if continued. According to the indicators of school crime and safety report done in 2013; 6% of students in middle school were cyberbullies and 16% of high schoolers reported that in the past year they have been harassed over the internet. Even though those numbers are smaller than students who get bullied in person, cyberbullying still has negative effects on the victim. The purpose of this paper is to reach out to kids who

Justin Patchin has shown plenty of ways to prevent cyberbullying in our schools. “Although no formal evaluations of cyberbullying prevention programs and strategies have yet to occur, there are promising approaches and specific steps educators can take to minimize the amount and seriousness of cyberbullying incidents (Hinduja &Patchin, 2012a). Many teachers have tried to educate children on internet use. We need to inform our children that all types of bullying is wrong, and if children that engage in it needs to be discipline. Cyberbullying should be discussed in classes that use technology. Posters and signs should be posted on top of computes about cyberbullying ( Hinduja & Patchi

In this advertisement they use emotions as a persuasive strategy. They are showing this confused, worried, discouraged young man who is about to head to the prom alone and trying to gather himself up to face this situation that even his 6 years old sister finds it wearied. He looks sad with no effect of his mother comfort. Then, all of this changes 360 degrees after his father tosses to him his car key. He looked full of energy and bravery while he was driving the car that appeared as a monster eating the road. Now he is feeling confident with girls looking at him and show their admiration with his car. He is even confident enough to kiss a girl without her permission and do not think about repercussion which is, an expected, a Blackeye. Despite all of this he looked so happy while he was driving his car on his way home as if he had the kiss from the girl of his dreams and spent a wonderful time with her.

With the increase in technology in schools and at home, teacher need to be more aware and have more knowledge on cyber safety. Cyber safety includes many elements including; bullying, online predatory action and identity theft. With the rise of technology online bullying is becoming an ever-growing problem. This is because it not only allows for a student to be bullied at school, but can also be taken home as well. Online bullying can have many negative effects including; depression, anxiety and fear. Teachers need to be prepared on how to effectively deal with this. Some strategies for teachers to put in place may include; sharing real life examples of people who have been affected by cyber bullying, knowing how students can use the

Over the span of ten years 15,000 middle and high school students have been surveyed on cyberbullying. Out of that 15,000 students 3750 of them have been victims of cyberbullying in their life, 1350 were in the last 30 days of being surveyed. Also 2400 admitted to cyberbullying another person, and 900 of them were in the last 30 days. These numbers are incredible too high considering cyberbullying victims are twice as likely to commit suicide as traditional bullied victims according to a study conducted by Sameer Hinduja co-author and founder of the Cyberbullying Research Center. Another study conducted by Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation showed that children age’s eight to 18 access to technology has increased drastically since 1999. “Today, 93% of children ages 8 to 18 have computers at home, 66% have cell phones, and 76% own another multimedia device, such as an iPod” (Holladay, Jennifer). This proves that victims of

The internet has made its way to the majority of homes in America. Along with the many positive advantages of modern technology, there is a dark side. Cyberbullying is defined as electronic aggression. It is a form of bullying that takes place through the use of electronics, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Cyberbullying can cause long-term emotional damage to the victims and even cause some children to take their own lives. Because of this, there needs to be more community education about cyberbullying and how adults can help stop this epidemic that plagues today's youth.

The twenty first century is roaring, and the use of technology sweeps across the nation like a pandemic. The American lifestyle is being consumed by electronics. Due to the increase of technology, childhood is rapidly transforming and evolving. No longer do children only thrive in fresh air and on playdates, but also with tech savvy gadgets and computers. Children are currently part of a digital generation that has sprouted in a world immersed in technology and the internet, and they are utilizing cell phones, tablets, e-readers and computers every day. Furthermore, because technology is becoming a dominant part in childhood, cyberbullying among children is also increasing. Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that is accomplished through electronic communication. Suicide rates among middle and high school students have increased in the past fifteen years due to cyberbullying through social media and direct messaging.

The internet is the single worldwide computer network that interconnects other computer networks on which end-user services, such as world wide web sites or data archives, are located, enabling data and other information to be exchanged (Internet, n.d.). This essay will identify and discuss one concern for users of the internet, which is cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is carried out through cell phones, computers, e-mails and any other electronic devices or social media sites. Cyberbullying has the potential to be devastating to children, adolescents and adults as it is being cruel to others by sending or posting harmful material or engaging in other forms of social aggression using the internet or other digital technologies (Morgan, 2013). Firstly, this essay will look at the internet, what it is, when it came about, what it is used for and the benefits and disadvantages of the internet. Secondly, I will discuss cyberbullying, what it means, the concern, what is involved, and who is involved. Thirdly, the effects of cyberbullying, why and how has it become a concern, consequences for those involved, how bad the problem is, and will it continue to be a growing concern unless something is done. And lastly, what is being done to address the problem of cyberbullying, what is the government doing about the problem, people and organizations that are or need to be involved, and what else could be done.

Cyberbullying is an issue that has created children facing suicide, illnesses and many other dangerous means of having to fight back. We used to tell kids that words were not hurtful through sayings like “stick and stones” but nowadays they most definitely are. Technology has brought being mean to a whole new level where it is very concerning of having negative effects on kids emotional well being. According to Kessel Schneider, S., O’Donnell, L., & Smith, E. (2015), “About 80% of youth are users of social media sites, and 88% of these users have witnessed acts that were cruel or mean” (p. 612). The internet is being used to harass and bully others by spreading rumors, sharing personal information and even photos that could be embarrassing to someone. According to Kessel Schneider, S., O’Donnell, L., & Smith, E. (2015), “One of the most notable trends is the pervasive use of social networking sites, some of which include

This research benefits everyone who engages in the social networking on the internet with the primary focus being the school aged adolescents and their parents. By exposing the issue in hand and the negative impacts it carries will hopefully create positive response. Not only is cyberbullying a huge threat in present time, but it can also lead to long term effects that could permanently ruin an individual going through adulthood. Some of these devastating effects include: suicide, grades start dropping, overall school participation begins to decline, depression, and vengeance (Mirsky, E. L., & Omar, H. A. 2015). The more society becomes involves in the situation, the better chance society has in creating new laws to combat cyberbullying

When students go to school there is always a chance that something bad will happen, the same goes for when they log on to any form of social media. Anything can be said or done on the internet without anyone monitoring it. This is one of the many flaws to the internet, while it does give you more access to multiple things, it also makes it easier for cyber stalkers, online predators and cyberbullies to get to you. Cyberbullying is a major problem in today’s society because we have advanced so far in technology that it just takes one click and you could

Sound, and lack thereof, throughout the ad is extremely influential to create the sense of chaos that the world has unfortunately found itself in. The advertisement begins with a soft, ominous piano track with no other words being spoken. It creates an unsettling feeling within the viewer, automatically making them seek some sort of comfort; some way to find the security that background music alone stole. By using sound, the produces influence the subconscious of viewers without even visually enticing them. After the solo piano music, the background sounds key in. It begins with the

As humans, we are born with emotional appeals, otherwise known to advertisers to get into our heads and subconsciously make us do things because they appeal to our emotions. Such as the BCSPCA commercials in which the sad music is played behind multiple pictures of sad animals that have been abused, forgotten, and left to die alone. McLachlan makes us believe that by donating “only sixty cents a day” will give us the power to end animal cruelty. For the BCSPCA appealing to our emotions is a way to get us, as viewers, to help them help animals that obviously cannot help themselves. Our emotional appeals are triggered by things like depictions of animals beaten, starved and dying not to mention the empty, depressing music played in the background to increase the amount of sentiment we feel.

There were 3,685,824,813 internet users in the world as of June 30, 2016. When we use the internet to look up the weather, sports, or the daily news do we ever thing about the possible dangers? The biggest increase has been among young adults, with time spent online almost tripling from 10 hours and 24 minutes each week in 2005 to 27 hours and 36 minutes in 2014. In total, the average adult spends more than 20 hours online a week, which includes time spent on the internet at work. Well there are many dangers that come with using the internet some we already know as in hackers, but we can’t know all of them. Internet can be an extremely useful tool for young people. But instant messaging, chat rooms, emails and social networking sites can also bring trouble. One in 20 children admitted arranging a secret meeting with someone they met online. One of the most common dangers many know is Cyberbullying which is the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature. Almost three in 10 parents (29%) let their kids use the internet without any restrictions or supervision Today I am going to talk about three dangers of the internet they are sexual predators, damaged reputations, and pornography.

Technological advancements in modern communication were crucial factors in rendering ubiquitous access to internet and social media to be a reality. The prevalence of internet and social media in everyday lives has transformed interpersonal contacts to be as effective and convenient as they have ever been in the history of human civilization. Unfortunately, the advantages of technological advancements in modern communication were also accompanied by significant cost to contemporary society. Namely, the gradual emergence of cyber violence, particularly incidents of cyber bullying received increasing amount of attention from not only the popular culture but also from the realm of academia.