Kim 1 Sichan Kim Professor Kauffman English 1 31 May 2014 People Can’t Live Without It Anymore Social networking service may negatively affect a person’s behavior. Forms of such things like instant messaging and chat rooms are called social networking service, also known as ‘SNS.’ SNS shifted the way people communicate, but also affects behavior negatively. Nevertheless, since people live in the world where every single word is sent by technology, living without it seems impossible. The issue is, do e-mail, instant messaging, chat rooms, and other forms of online communication bring people closer together? All three sources answer “No.” Even though modern technology makes people’s life better, it slowly enslaves them little by little; people can’t live without it anymore. The three sources take up the position that social networking service affects people’s behavior negatively, although with three different perspectives. First of all, the issue of negative effect of technology on communication is viewed by Susan Tardanico from the sociological perspective. Impact on interpersonal communication is the most prominent negative effect of technology on communication and lack of interpersonal communication has reduced the nonverbal grasping power of individuals. Susan Tardanico argues that increased frequency of communication through texting and chatting cause lack of the ability to express the ideas and emotions to others face-to-face. People use their nonverbal cues, such as a smile or a frown when they communicate with others face-to-face and this is another layer of communication. But technology doesn’t allow people to catch these sorts of nonverbal cues. This leads people to misunderstand the actual meaning of what others intend to say (“Is Social Media Sabotaging Real Communication?”). Overall, Susan Tardanico emphasizes technology causes lack of interpersonal communication. The evidence she uses to support her thesis does support her sociological perspective. For example, she writes, “With 93% of our communication context stripped away, we are now attempting to forge relationships and make decisions based on phrases. Abbreviations. Snippets. Emoticons. Which may or may not be accurate representations of the truth” (Is Social Media Sabotaging Real Communication?). For such sociological reasons, author’s position is satisfactorily explained. Furthermore there is the psychological perspective. Moreover, the issue of anxiety disorder was reported by CBS Seattle from the psychological perspective. Facebook and Twitter, the most widely used social networking services now can affect person’s behavior psychologically. CBS Seattle claims that the pressures from technology act as a tipping point, making people feel more insecure and more overwhelmed. The news goes into detail that behaviors such as having trouble being able to disconnect and relax, spending too much time in front of a computer and comparing themselves to others could be referred to a ...

1. Kim 1
Sichan Kim
Professor Kauffman
English 1
31 May 2014
People Can’t Live Without It Anymore
Social networking service may negatively affect a person’s
behavior. Forms of such things like instant messaging and chat
rooms are called social networking service, also known as
‘SNS.’ SNS shifted the way people communicate, but also
affects behavior negatively. Nevertheless, since people live in
the world where every single word is sent by technology, living
without it seems impossible. The issue is, do e-mail, instant
messaging, chat rooms, and other forms of online
communication bring people closer together? All three sources
answer “No.” Even though modern technology makes people’s
life better, it slowly enslaves them little by little; people can’t
live without it anymore. The three sources take up the position
that social networking service affects people’s behavior
negatively, although with three different perspectives.
First of all, the issue of negative effect of technology on
communication is viewed by Susan Tardanico from the
sociological perspective. Impact on interpersonal
communication is the most prominent negative effect of
technology on communication and lack of interpersonal
communication has reduced the nonverbal grasping power of
individuals. Susan Tardanico argues that increased frequency of
communication through texting and chatting cause lack of the
ability to express the ideas and emotions to others face-to-face.
People use their nonverbal cues, such as a smile or a frown
when they communicate with others face-to-face and this is
another layer of communication. But technology doesn’t allow
people to catch these sorts of nonverbal cues. This leads people

2. to misunderstand the actual meaning of what others intend to
say (“Is Social Media Sabotaging Real Communication?”).
Overall, Susan Tardanico emphasizes technology causes lack of
interpersonal communication. The evidence she uses to support
her thesis does support her sociological perspective. For
example, she writes, “With 93% of our communication context
stripped away, we are now attempting to forge relationships and
make decisions based on phrases. Abbreviations. Snippets.
Emoticons. Which may or may not be accurate representations
of the truth” (Is Social Media Sabotaging Real
Communication?). For such sociological reasons, author’s
position is satisfactorily explained. Furthermore there is the
psychological perspective.
Moreover, the issue of anxiety disorder was reported by CBS
Seattle from the psychological perspective. Facebook and
Twitter, the most widely used social networking services now
can affect person’s behavior psychologically. CBS Seattle
claims that the pressures from technology act as a tipping point,
making people feel more insecure and more overwhelmed. The
news goes into detail that behaviors such as having trouble
being able to disconnect and relax, spending too much time in
front of a computer and comparing themselves to others could
be referred to as anxiety disorders. The study found that 45
percent of people who surveyed answered they feel
uncomfortable and insecure when they have no internet access
(“Facebook, Twitter Affects Behavior Negatively”). Taken as a
whole, CBS Seattle maintains that social networking service can
affect people feel more insecure and uncomfortable.
Unfortunately, social networking service is easy, convenient,
and even attractive. They have made it possible to keep in touch
with others wherever and whenever people want; which means
it’s hard to get rid of them. In the article, Nicky Ledbetter, CEO
of Anxiety UK said “We were surprised by the high proportion
of people who found that the only way to ensure a break from
the demands of their devices was to switch them off, as they
were not capable of simply ignoring them” (qtd. in Facebook,

3. Twitter Affects Behavior Negatively). The problem probably is,
people who abuses social networking service too much, not
Facebook or Twitter. Beside a psychological perspective on the
issue, there is also the sociological perspective.
Lastly, Andrew Leonard tells his audiences that another
negative effect of technology on communication is the way
people communicate these days. His perspective on this issue is
sociological. People prefer communicating with friends and
family through e-mail and texting rather than communicating by
letters because of its convenience. Andrew Leonard insists that
forms of such things like e-mail and texting made our
communication process easier, but made it emotionless at the
same time. Today, it is rare that one receives a handwritten
letter in the mail from a friend or loved one. Instead, one has
texting, IM, Facebook, e-mail, and many other ways to
communicate with people quickly. Sometimes this is a blessing,
when people need to get friends together last minute for a night
out or to check up on others they otherwise wouldn’t keep in
contact with (“We’ve Got Mail”). Overall, Andrew Leonard
states that sometimes old fashion is better than rely on
technology. The following passage shows how e-mail and
instant messaging make our communication process
emotionless. He writes, “So instead of creating something new,
we forward something old. Instead of crafting the perfect
phrase, we use a brain-dead abbreviation: imho for In My
Humble Opinion, or rotflmao, for Rolling On The Floor
Laughing My A-- Off” (We’ve Got Mail). Handwritten letters
are sentimental and meaningful. Someone took the time and
effort to write the letter and put thought into it. When listening
to older generations, some will tell stories of receiving letters
from their lover while they were away at war. To this day, some
of these people still have those love letters in their possession.
All in all, from a sociological and psychological perspective,
people should spend their time with social networking service in
moderation. People are always connected to the world and able
to keep in touch with people they love. Today, wireless internet

4. access is everywhere– readily available in homes, schools, and
even on airplanes. However, communication through texting and
chatting cause lack of the ability to express the ideas and
emotions to others face-to-face. Also, social networking
services can affect person’s behavior negatively. Finally, e-mail
and texting made our communication process easier, but made it
emotionless at the same time. Nevertheless, it all depends on
how people use them right. If people don’t stop abusing, they
also won’t stop enslaving us and the day people can’t live
without them will surely come. Overall all three sources present
an effective argument using evidence that makes sense for their
particular perspective and audience.
Works Cited
CBS Seattle “Study: Facebook, Twitter Affects Behavior
Negatively” CBS.com July 10, 2012 Web. Apr 18, 2014.
Social networking services can affect person’s behavior
negatively. Behaviors such as having trouble being able to
disconnect and relax, spending too much time in front of a
computer and comparing themselves to others could be
referred to as anxiety disorders. However, it all depends on
how people use them right.

5. Leonard, Andrew “We’ve Got Mail – Always” New Directions
Second Edition Ed. Peter S. Gardner: Cambridge University
Press, 2012. 148. Print.
Forms of such things like e-mail and texting made our
communication process easier, but made it emotionless at the
same time. People prefer communicating with friends and
family through e-mail and texting rather than communicating by
letters because of its convenience.
Tardanico, Susan “Is Social Media Sabotaging Real
Communication?” Forbes.com Apr 30, 2012 Web. Apr 19, 2014.
Lack of interpersonal communication has reduced the nonverbal
grasping power of individuals. Susan Tardanico argues that
increased frequency of communication through texting and
chatting cause lack of the ability to express the ideas and
emotions to others face-to-face.
FRAMEWORK FOR AN EXPLORATORY PAPER
Point of View: Third person (Do not use “you” or “we” or “I”
or “your.”
Title for your paper
Introduction (5-8 sentences)
· Begins with a relevant sentence that leads to the thesis
statement. It is not some generic or dawn of man opening
· Establishes the subject, the issue—framed as a question, the
exigence (What happened to cause this argument? Why is it
perceived as a defect or problem? Is it new or recurring? The
issue, problem, or situation that causes or prompts someone to
write or speak).
· Presents relevant background information: the types of
sources, the perspectives
· Ends with the thesis statement: Keep it brief, but include the
number of sources and the fact they represent three distinct
perspectives on the issue

6. Body Paragraph 1—6-10 Sentences
All body paragraphs should follow—
M-main point of the paragraph
[context] 1-2 sentences that will logically lead the reader to the
evidence
E-evidence—reasons to support the main point
A-analysis/tag lines that explain how the source (evidence)
supports the topic sentence
L—linking sentence that transitions to the next paragraph
· M= Topic sentence that introduces the first source: first and
last name of the writer and their perspective
· [Context]—1-2 sentences that narrows the topic sentence and
leads logically to the summary of the source. Explains why the
source is selected.
· Summary: Include a 2-3 sentence summary. USE A SIGNAL
PHRASE TO INTRODUCE THE SOURCE: Include the writer’s
full name, a verb, and their thesis statement –of course in your
own words. Then include only the main points—these are the
reasons the writer uses to support his/her thesis statement.
IMPORTANT: CITE THE SUMMARY—when the summary is
completed—CITE IT (“shortened title”). Follow this with the
analysis/tag line(s) that explains how the source supports the
thesis statement and then prepare the reader for your specific
example.
· Evidence: After the summary you want to include at least one
example from the writer’s article that clearly SHOWS how the
writer supports his/her perspective. ALWAYS USE A SIGNAL
PHRASE TO INTRODUCE THE SOURCE. Follow the quote
with a parenthetical reference ( ). Follow this with a tag

7. line/ANALYSIS that explains how the source supports your
claim in the topic sentence: the perspective.
· END WITH A LINKING SENTENCE: DO NOT END WITH
THE SOURCE (quote).
Body Paragraph-2—repeats the process/form in paragraph 1
6-10 Sentences
· Repeats the process with source #2.
· [context]--Explains the importance of the source.
· Summary—2-3 sentences—use correct MLA format for citing
· Analysis of the summary—explains the source’s relevance to
the issue as presented in the summary.
· Evidence—incorporatedirect quotes using correct MLA
format.
· Linking sentence—end with a sentence that prepares the
reader for the next source.
Body Paragraph 3—repeats the process/format in paragraph 1
6-10 sentences
· Repeats the process with source #3
· CONTINUES THE PROCESS/FORMAT FROM PARAGRAPH
1
Conclusion: 5-8 sentences
· Choose an appropriate transition that clearly indicates the
essay is closed
· Include the thesis statement—the answer to the issue
question—in the topic sentence

8. · Summarize each source—use 1-2 sentences for each source
beginning with the first source and ending with the last source.
DO NOT CLUMP THE SOURCES TOGETHER IN ONE
SENTENCE.
· Evaluate each source’s relevance to the issue
· End with a final remark that reinforces the relevancy of the
sources to the issue.
MLA Format/ Works Cited/Annotated bibliography
All handouts on MLA formatting on eCompanion.
ONLY THREE SOURCES
· 1” margins, 12 font New Roman, heading—1/2 inch with your
last name and page number in the upper right hand corner of the
page.
· Works Cited—centered on the page—1” margins,
· Sources must be varied: newspapers, magazines, Web sites,
scholarly journals
· Format: alphabetical order, double-spaced within and
between.
· Do not include: http://www. for web Sites. Refer to the
formatting handout.
For Web sites:
Author (last name, first). “Title.” Website. domain. Sponsor,
date. Web. Date you accessed the article.