As you compose your analysis, consider the following questions:
• What are the main arguments used by the author?
• What supporting evidence does he use?
• What does the author assume to be true in order to put forth his arguments?
• Do you agree or disagree with the author's reasoning?
• What evidence do you have to support your position?
• Does the research you found support or refute Dr. Grohol's arguments?
You may consider organizing your analysis in the following way:
• Title page.
• Introduction - Explain why the author wrote this article (his purpose). Describe the issue and his position on the topic.
• Body of the paper:
o Explain the main arguments used by the author.
o Identify the supporting evidence the author uses for his arguments.
o Explain the assumptions the author makes in order to uphold his arguments.
o Explain whether you agree or disagree with the author by describing your position on the issue.
o Support your position with references to the resources you located during your research. Use articles written on this topic within the last eight years.
• Conclusion - Briefly restate the author's arguments and your position. Also, address any unanswered questions that may linger.
• Reference page - Use at least two scholarly or professional resources. Keep in mind that Wikipedia is not an appropriate resource.
A note about crediting sources:
You are required to cite resources that you use to compose your assessments, using both in-text citations and the corresponding references.
In the body of your work, use in-text citations any time you are referencing information that you have found from a source. Typically, within parentheses, type the author or authors' last names followed by a comma and the publication year. At the end of your post, provide a full reference for the source, so if another learner is interested in reviewing the information from the source in more detail, the learner will know how to find it. The following resources will help refresh your understanding of citing and referencing sources.
For help with citing sources, see the resources linked under the Capella Resources heading.
Your completed assessment should be approximately 3-5 pages in length. You must follow APA guidelines for formatting your analysis and citing your resources. You may use the APA Paper Template linked in the Resources under the Capella Resources heading.
Additional Requirements
• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.
• Number of resources: A minimum of two current scholarly or professional resources.
• Length: 3 pages typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page or references.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
Resources:
• Grohol, J. M. (2009). The debilitating effects of TV on children [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/27/the-debilitating-effects-of-tv-on-children.