Annotated Bibliography
1. Burr, Brandon. Pratt, Vanessa. Adaptations to Technology and its Effect on Communication and Cohesion in the Family Context. 2009. web. April 2, 2014.
http://www.sfasu.edu/honors/urc/docs/2012/Vanessa_Pratt.pdf
This is a short summary of the authors research concerning the effects of technological advances on the interpersonal relationships of immediate family. They found that technology can be a useful tool in helping a family be more connected, if integrated in to family bonding time correctly. Technology has created a new way for families to communicate making the “normal” boundary lines blurred. Research found that if a parent monitors their child’s technology use it is more likely the child will still feel open to talking about more sensitive topics with their parents. Technology can be used to create more family time, such as paying bills online or shopping online. Making more time for family bonding will lead to a closer family atmosphere.
The biggest appeal the authors made was to pathos, though the information is presented in a professional way there is a constant mention of family. The research is centered around the family and the way a family communicates with all the modern day technology around. This will keep that sense of family in the back of the readers mind. Also the audience has to be taken into consideration, a concerned mother or father will most likely be reading this kind of research to find out how to improve their relationship with their children. Therefore it is a more emotional read for that type of audience.
I found this to be helpful with my general research. It gave me a nice overview on how technology affects our social lives with in our immediate family. I would like to explore this source more fully by finding the sources used in the research. I’ve always connected social interactions and technology with friends and acquaintances but I never considered how it might help a family feel more connected. I found it helpful to my own research because it looked at a different social aspect of our lives.
2. Fowlkes, Jasmine. Opinion: Why Social Media is Destroying our Social Skills. October 11th, 2012. Web. April 3, 2014. http://www.usatodayeducate.com/staging/index.php/opinion/opinion-why-social-media-is-destroying-our-social-skills
This is an opinion piece discussing the negative effects of social media on our social skills. The author presents data backing up his thesis that says: people are more likely to communicate over a cell phone than they are in person. Fowlkes says that this is likely to become more of a problem as more and more generations are born into this social age. She uses a study conducted for an online casino called Yazino to back up her claims. This study found that 11 percent of people would rather sit on their couch than go out with friends if they have the opportunity to go out. Also people tend to want to show other people that they are having fun rather than just having a good time with their friends. Though the author leans towards face-to-face communication as being most effective in interpersonal relationships. Fowlkes then list some suggestions to help readers get away from their smart phones and computers so they can continue to have active face-to-face relationships.
The biggest appeal the author made was to ethos; Fowlkes used many examples from more credible sources. She built the credibility of her argument by adding research done by others that aided in proving her point. With this added research the readers will be more persuaded by her argument because they can obviously see that she is not just talking out of her ass. She also added some links to some of the research she cited so the readers can check up on her facts.
This is an example of a bias artifact, this gives me a new view to technology. It may sway my original thinking but it also gives me in site into the negative effects of technology. This will be useful to my research because I need to be aware of both the negative and the positive effects that technology has had on communication. This is why I have included this artifact in my research pool, I would suggest this to my readers as well. It will help them create their own opinion and be able to write a non-bias research paper.
3. Hubbard, Natosha. Has Test Technology Ruined Interpersonal Communication In Relationships? September 21st, 2011. Web. March 31, 2014. http://savvylifemagazine.com/relationships/has-text-technology-ruined-interpersonal-communication-in-relationships/
This artifact talks about “text speak” such as TTYL (Talk to you later) or BRB (Be right back) and how it has affected how we communicate with those close to us. It mostly concentrates on how this type of speak affects our relationships with our significant others. This type of texting is not only affecting the way teenagers communicate but their parents as well. She then goes on to show examples of both sides of the argument she has presented which is: Has texting replaced interpersonal communication between couples. She has taken quotes from various people of different ages to get their opinion on this; by looking at the evidence presented it seems as though the younger generations would much rather communicate emotions over text than the older generations. She ends by saying that there is no type of communication that can ever truly replace face-to-face communication.
The biggest appeal made in this artifact was logos, Hubbard presents her readers with quotes from everyday people to back up her argument. She is stating her opinion with others who either have a similar opinion or have said something that will support her argument in the long run. She is appealing to the logical side of her readers because from the context in this artifact a reader can assume that using texting to try to convey feeling is not the best choice.
This is a good source to use if you are focusing on the texting side of technology and its effects. It gives you the opinion of someone who is against the use of texting when trying to talk about something deeper than what you had for dinner. You could use her argument to oppose someone who believes that having a text relationship can help. This artifact also gives you good quotes from the general public, you have the happy-go-luck 22 year old who loves texting and the 40 year old who doesn’t really understand the appeal. There is a large generation gap there to take into consideration when doing further research into a topic such as this.
4. Human Kinetics. Technology can have positive and negative impact on social interactions. Dimensions of Leisure For Life. 2010. web. April 2, 2014.
http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/technology-can-have-positive-and-negative-impact-on-social-interactions
This is an excerpt from the book “Dimensions of Leisure for Life” by Human Kinetics. This artifact looks critically at the effect that new technology has on the way we communicate with those around us. It makes reference to both the negative and positive effects; emphasising social media’s impact on students. The author points out that social media was meant to bring people closer together, although research shows that social media has actually pushed people further apart. Social media enforces the narcissistic personality because people use it more for their own popularity rather than creating and keeping up with relationships. One thing to note however is that the use of social media can have positive benefits as well. For example in this artifact the author noted that a World War two veteran felt lonely so he shared his war stories online and connected with other veterans who felt the same way. Social media gives people a way to connect with others across the globe if they feel like the people around them don’t have similar hobbies or interests. This allows for the users to find comfort in their online relationships if they need it. Gaming also has an effect on the way we interact with others socially. Most studies have found there to be a negative impact but when played with others it can make the relationship stronger. Watching television can have a similar effect, watchers are just passively processing what they see and are not interacting or reacting to another person. This can cause serious social issues when it comes to interacting with others. The watchers might also begin to mimic what they have watched; for example if a teen watches a show with sexual context there is a higher chance of teen pregnancy. The author ends this artifact by asking the audience questions on how technology has had an effect on their life.
The main appeal used in this artifact was ethos. The author presented three visuals that provided the readers with research that supported what was written. All the visuals were graphs of the statistics found making is easier for the reader to imagine what the author was trying to convey. The language was also very professional hinting towards a more mature audience. The author continued to present the readers with fact supported by evidence found in their own research and in others.
This is a very useful source because it gives an unbiased look at how technology affects social interactions among a wide range of ages. This would give a researcher a great idea on generation gaps and how they affect the use of technology. This is also a great source for facts that are well backed by credible research.
5. Jones, Richard. How Does Social Media Affect Our Relationships?: Interpersonal Communication in the Digital Age. May 12, 2013. Web. April 3, 2014. http://www.richardgjonesjr.com/blog/2013/5/12/how-does-social-media-affect-our-relationships-interpersonal-9.html
This artifact is broken up in to seven subtopics, each touch on a different effect that technology has had on interpersonal relationships and how social media has changed the way we interact. The author explains that the word friend has changed because of the use of technology: more specifically, he focuses on how Facebook has changed the way we perceive what defines a friend. Most people won’t accept or send a friend request unless they have met the person at least once. In addition, he points out that teenagers tend to participate in what he calls “friend-collecting behavior”; they “friend” people they may not know just to have that many more friends. These new online friends create a “dormant network,” or an online network of people that users don’t feel obligated to talk to all the time, gives the users a sense of comfort to know that they have an easily reachable friend if they need one. These online friends and sometimes potential employers make judgments on what we post but also judge us our friends and they post as well. Scientists have also found that we are judged on the attractiveness of said friend. If you have attractive friends you are perceived as more attractive. It only takes a few minutes to update yourself on current events as well as your friends’ ongoing lives. This easy interaction helps with those who are very busy and don’t have the time to keep up with everyone. He wraps up this artifact by pointing out that his readers have possibly had similar experiences.
The main appeal used in this artifact was ethos. Through out this artifact are various links to the sources Jones used to back up his claims. Also at the bottom of the page he cited his sources to show the readers that he did his homework and so the readers could check up on his facts.
6. Lickerman, Alex . Psychology Today. The Effect Of Technology On Relationships. June 8, 2010. web. April 1, 2014.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/happiness-in-world/201006/the-effect-technology-relationships
This source take a more cynical view of technology and social networking. The first topic discussed is addiction to the Internet. If a user begins to value their online relationships rather than their physical relationships. This can cause a feeling of social isolation because there is no physical contact between two online friends. People now hide behind their phones, confrontation is never an easy thing to do but according to Lickerman it should be done face-to-face. When confronting someone over text or instant messaging it is hard to convey the correct emotions and sometimes those emotions can be interpreted differently than how the sender actually means them. Also when communicating online it is easy to avoid a person that’s why, Lickerman says, you should only use online communication to talk about trivial things and let emotions be expressed in person. He then gives a list of things you should and should not do over the Internet. He then concludes his artifact by summing up what he has already said and adds that when giving comfort to someone online or over text our words don’t hold as much sincerity as they would face-to-face.
The main appeal in this artifact is logos because the author is stating fact. Lickerman uses his own experiences to back up his facts rather than credible sources. This indicates that he also uses the appeal to pathos to try and move his readers emotionally as well as logically. There is proof of this when he points out that personally he doesn’t talk with his wife over email when there is more emotion involved. Readers will be able to relate to that because they most likely also use email or some type of technological communication everyday in the same way.
This is a good source to use for further research into this topic because this is the first artifact to really take a solid stand against technology. Though the author notes that technology can be very useful, he writes that it shouldn’t be used to convey emotions because they could be taken the wrong way since you can not hear or see the persons reactions. This is a very good point against the use of technology for communication and how it has affected the way we use to communicate.
7. Noll, Katherine. Northampton Community College. Effects of Technology on Communication. December 12, 2012. web. April 3, 2014. http://www.northampton.edu/northampton-now/effects-of-technology-on-communication.htm
This artifact is about a discussion had in a class called “Effects of Technology on Communication” at Northampton Community College. This class presented the question: If we can not communicate with our friends and families without technology how are we suppose to communicate with our selves on a daily basis? The author of this artifact, Noll than lists the subtopics discussed amongst the class, each subtopic has students who are looking at the positive side and students looking at the negative side.
The main appeal in this artifact is logos because all the arguments presented were well thought out and each students has examples to back up them up. Their arguments were all reasonable and relevant to the topic. Noll also provides a quote from each person giving the readers a better feel for what exactly each student is trying to say.
This is a very good source to use because you are able to get opinions from people of the younger generation who are both for and against the Internet and some of its uses. You can contrast this with earlier findings of what those of the older generations think of the Internet and communication using it. This artifact also provides educated arguments that might spark a thought in the reader themselves.
8. Simons, Sean. Technology Destroys Interpersonal Communication. October 27, 2010. web. April 2, 2014. http://www.collegiatetimes.com/opinion/columnists/article_9af9d508-244c-5cdf-9bbf-312152f682f4.html
This artifact is presented as a question, Simons inquires on how technology has affected us. He doesn’t fail to mention the perks of technology but he also sees how it can hurt the way we communicate. Simons then goes on to explain his own experiences using technology and not using technology; how each can be beneficial yet also a disadvantage. This advance in technology is going to keep getting better and better until it takes over any other form of communication. He then points out the convenience of the internet, how it lets us simply look up what we are curious about. This makes other discoveries offline not as significant because you have the world at your fingertips. Simons thinks that the internet it taking over our humanity, he believes that it is slowly replacing us.
The main appeal of this artifact is logos because he is making his readers think by presenting them with thoughtful questions. There is no factual evidence backing up any of his statements but common sense makes his argument valid. The reasoning used throughout this artifact also supports his appeal because that is the definition of logos.
This source might not be as helpful as some previous sources but I find the questions presented quite thought provoking. This source would prove incredibly helpful if you find yourself stuck on what to write next. Though this source is also bias, Simons leans toward the more negative impact of technology and what problems it may cause in the future. He does make some points about the convenience but overall he is against the overuse of the internet.
9. Stanford University. The Effect of Technology on Interpersonal Skills. Stanford University. April 2, 2014. http://cs.stanford.edu/people/eroberts/cs181/projects/effect-on-interpersonal-skills/frame.html
This is an entire website dedicated to how technology has affected the communication in different parts of our personal communication. The home page has a simple image of a broken heart, this indicated that the creators of this website believe that technology is having a bad influence upon our personal relationships. It covers these subtopics: general Demographics, Work, Love & Sex, Relationships, Recreation, and Ethical Implications. When clicking on one of the subtopics it keeps you on the same page though the sidebar changes giving you more tabs to choose from all liked to the subtopic chosen.
The main appeal in this artifact is ethos, the entire website has a reference page listing the sources they used to back up their claims. When looking through the pages each has a quote from one of the listed sources backing up the authors claims. This gives the authors credibility because they have made it easy for the readers to check up on the sources used.
This is a great source to use for further research because of the variety of topics covered. Each subtopic gives you information on how communication has been affected more than just our interpersonal relationships. You also get access to the other sources listed, these give the readers even more information on each subtopic covered. It is an easily accessible website created for the purpose of research, it’s hard to find anything better.
10. Turk, Gary. Look up. April 25, 2014.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7dLU6fk9QY
This is a poem performed and written by Gary Turk, he tells a story of two people who meet and fall in love. Though in reality they never met because of how technology has sucked us in. This gives a beautiful example about how technology has really changed they way we communicate and live our lives. What Turk is trying to convey is that if we never look up from our smart phones or other technological devices we might miss a life changing moment.
The main appeal of this artifact is pathos, he focuses on family life and this amazing love story. THis captures the attention of the viewers and as Turk walks the viewers through their life they become emotionally attached. Especially when he tells the viewers what the last words the wife said, this will appeal to the emotion of anyone who has ever lost anyone or who is afraid of losing someone they love. In the end it turns out the couple never met because they were so wrapped up in their virtual lives, this makes the viewers feel betrayed because the couple they had become so attached to had never met.
This is a great source for a persuasive essay because it will speak to the readers on a level that facts can’t. It tells a great story that would be interesting for the target audience as well. Otherwise this artifact would be useless if you were taking a non biased standpoint this would persuade your readers to much because you are presenting something that holds far more emotion than the other basic facts you are presenting.
http://www.sfasu.edu/honors/urc/docs/2012/Vanessa_Pratt.pdf
This is a short summary of the authors research concerning the effects of technological advances on the interpersonal relationships of immediate family. They found that technology can be a useful tool in helping a family be more connected, if integrated in to family bonding time correctly. Technology has created a new way for families to communicate making the “normal” boundary lines blurred. Research found that if a parent monitors their child’s technology use it is more likely the child will still feel open to talking about more sensitive topics with their parents. Technology can be used to create more family time, such as paying bills online or shopping online. Making more time for family bonding will lead to a closer family atmosphere.
The biggest appeal the authors made was to pathos, though the information is presented in a professional way there is a constant mention of family. The research is centered around the family and the way a family communicates with all the modern day technology around. This will keep that sense of family in the back of the readers mind. Also the audience has to be taken into consideration, a concerned mother or father will most likely be reading this kind of research to find out how to improve their relationship with their children. Therefore it is a more emotional read for that type of audience.
I found this to be helpful with my general research. It gave me a nice overview on how technology affects our social lives with in our immediate family. I would like to explore this source more fully by finding the sources used in the research. I’ve always connected social interactions and technology with friends and acquaintances but I never considered how it might help a family feel more connected. I found it helpful to my own research because it looked at a different social aspect of our lives.
2. Fowlkes, Jasmine. Opinion: Why Social Media is Destroying our Social Skills. October 11th, 2012. Web. April 3, 2014. http://www.usatodayeducate.com/staging/index.php/opinion/opinion-why-social-media-is-destroying-our-social-skills
This is an opinion piece discussing the negative effects of social media on our social skills. The author presents data backing up his thesis that says: people are more likely to communicate over a cell phone than they are in person. Fowlkes says that this is likely to become more of a problem as more and more generations are born into this social age. She uses a study conducted for an online casino called Yazino to back up her claims. This study found that 11 percent of people would rather sit on their couch than go out with friends if they have the opportunity to go out. Also people tend to want to show other people that they are having fun rather than just having a good time with their friends. Though the author leans towards face-to-face communication as being most effective in interpersonal relationships. Fowlkes then list some suggestions to help readers get away from their smart phones and computers so they can continue to have active face-to-face relationships.
The biggest appeal the author made was to ethos; Fowlkes used many examples from more credible sources. She built the credibility of her argument by adding research done by others that aided in proving her point. With this added research the readers will be more persuaded by her argument because they can obviously see that she is not just talking out of her ass. She also added some links to some of the research she cited so the readers can check up on her facts.
This is an example of a bias artifact, this gives me a new view to technology. It may sway my original thinking but it also gives me in site into the negative effects of technology. This will be useful to my research because I need to be aware of both the negative and the positive effects that technology has had on communication. This is why I have included this artifact in my research pool, I would suggest this to my readers as well. It will help them create their own opinion and be able to write a non-bias research paper.
3. Hubbard, Natosha. Has Test Technology Ruined Interpersonal Communication In Relationships? September 21st, 2011. Web. March 31, 2014. http://savvylifemagazine.com/relationships/has-text-technology-ruined-interpersonal-communication-in-relationships/
This artifact talks about “text speak” such as TTYL (Talk to you later) or BRB (Be right back) and how it has affected how we communicate with those close to us. It mostly concentrates on how this type of speak affects our relationships with our significant others. This type of texting is not only affecting the way teenagers communicate but their parents as well. She then goes on to show examples of both sides of the argument she has presented which is: Has texting replaced interpersonal communication between couples. She has taken quotes from various people of different ages to get their opinion on this; by looking at the evidence presented it seems as though the younger generations would much rather communicate emotions over text than the older generations. She ends by saying that there is no type of communication that can ever truly replace face-to-face communication.
The biggest appeal made in this artifact was logos, Hubbard presents her readers with quotes from everyday people to back up her argument. She is stating her opinion with others who either have a similar opinion or have said something that will support her argument in the long run. She is appealing to the logical side of her readers because from the context in this artifact a reader can assume that using texting to try to convey feeling is not the best choice.
This is a good source to use if you are focusing on the texting side of technology and its effects. It gives you the opinion of someone who is against the use of texting when trying to talk about something deeper than what you had for dinner. You could use her argument to oppose someone who believes that having a text relationship can help. This artifact also gives you good quotes from the general public, you have the happy-go-luck 22 year old who loves texting and the 40 year old who doesn’t really understand the appeal. There is a large generation gap there to take into consideration when doing further research into a topic such as this.
4. Human Kinetics. Technology can have positive and negative impact on social interactions. Dimensions of Leisure For Life. 2010. web. April 2, 2014.
http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/technology-can-have-positive-and-negative-impact-on-social-interactions
This is an excerpt from the book “Dimensions of Leisure for Life” by Human Kinetics. This artifact looks critically at the effect that new technology has on the way we communicate with those around us. It makes reference to both the negative and positive effects; emphasising social media’s impact on students. The author points out that social media was meant to bring people closer together, although research shows that social media has actually pushed people further apart. Social media enforces the narcissistic personality because people use it more for their own popularity rather than creating and keeping up with relationships. One thing to note however is that the use of social media can have positive benefits as well. For example in this artifact the author noted that a World War two veteran felt lonely so he shared his war stories online and connected with other veterans who felt the same way. Social media gives people a way to connect with others across the globe if they feel like the people around them don’t have similar hobbies or interests. This allows for the users to find comfort in their online relationships if they need it. Gaming also has an effect on the way we interact with others socially. Most studies have found there to be a negative impact but when played with others it can make the relationship stronger. Watching television can have a similar effect, watchers are just passively processing what they see and are not interacting or reacting to another person. This can cause serious social issues when it comes to interacting with others. The watchers might also begin to mimic what they have watched; for example if a teen watches a show with sexual context there is a higher chance of teen pregnancy. The author ends this artifact by asking the audience questions on how technology has had an effect on their life.
The main appeal used in this artifact was ethos. The author presented three visuals that provided the readers with research that supported what was written. All the visuals were graphs of the statistics found making is easier for the reader to imagine what the author was trying to convey. The language was also very professional hinting towards a more mature audience. The author continued to present the readers with fact supported by evidence found in their own research and in others.
This is a very useful source because it gives an unbiased look at how technology affects social interactions among a wide range of ages. This would give a researcher a great idea on generation gaps and how they affect the use of technology. This is also a great source for facts that are well backed by credible research.
5. Jones, Richard. How Does Social Media Affect Our Relationships?: Interpersonal Communication in the Digital Age. May 12, 2013. Web. April 3, 2014. http://www.richardgjonesjr.com/blog/2013/5/12/how-does-social-media-affect-our-relationships-interpersonal-9.html
This artifact is broken up in to seven subtopics, each touch on a different effect that technology has had on interpersonal relationships and how social media has changed the way we interact. The author explains that the word friend has changed because of the use of technology: more specifically, he focuses on how Facebook has changed the way we perceive what defines a friend. Most people won’t accept or send a friend request unless they have met the person at least once. In addition, he points out that teenagers tend to participate in what he calls “friend-collecting behavior”; they “friend” people they may not know just to have that many more friends. These new online friends create a “dormant network,” or an online network of people that users don’t feel obligated to talk to all the time, gives the users a sense of comfort to know that they have an easily reachable friend if they need one. These online friends and sometimes potential employers make judgments on what we post but also judge us our friends and they post as well. Scientists have also found that we are judged on the attractiveness of said friend. If you have attractive friends you are perceived as more attractive. It only takes a few minutes to update yourself on current events as well as your friends’ ongoing lives. This easy interaction helps with those who are very busy and don’t have the time to keep up with everyone. He wraps up this artifact by pointing out that his readers have possibly had similar experiences.
The main appeal used in this artifact was ethos. Through out this artifact are various links to the sources Jones used to back up his claims. Also at the bottom of the page he cited his sources to show the readers that he did his homework and so the readers could check up on his facts.
6. Lickerman, Alex . Psychology Today. The Effect Of Technology On Relationships. June 8, 2010. web. April 1, 2014.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/happiness-in-world/201006/the-effect-technology-relationships
This source take a more cynical view of technology and social networking. The first topic discussed is addiction to the Internet. If a user begins to value their online relationships rather than their physical relationships. This can cause a feeling of social isolation because there is no physical contact between two online friends. People now hide behind their phones, confrontation is never an easy thing to do but according to Lickerman it should be done face-to-face. When confronting someone over text or instant messaging it is hard to convey the correct emotions and sometimes those emotions can be interpreted differently than how the sender actually means them. Also when communicating online it is easy to avoid a person that’s why, Lickerman says, you should only use online communication to talk about trivial things and let emotions be expressed in person. He then gives a list of things you should and should not do over the Internet. He then concludes his artifact by summing up what he has already said and adds that when giving comfort to someone online or over text our words don’t hold as much sincerity as they would face-to-face.
The main appeal in this artifact is logos because the author is stating fact. Lickerman uses his own experiences to back up his facts rather than credible sources. This indicates that he also uses the appeal to pathos to try and move his readers emotionally as well as logically. There is proof of this when he points out that personally he doesn’t talk with his wife over email when there is more emotion involved. Readers will be able to relate to that because they most likely also use email or some type of technological communication everyday in the same way.
This is a good source to use for further research into this topic because this is the first artifact to really take a solid stand against technology. Though the author notes that technology can be very useful, he writes that it shouldn’t be used to convey emotions because they could be taken the wrong way since you can not hear or see the persons reactions. This is a very good point against the use of technology for communication and how it has affected the way we use to communicate.
7. Noll, Katherine. Northampton Community College. Effects of Technology on Communication. December 12, 2012. web. April 3, 2014. http://www.northampton.edu/northampton-now/effects-of-technology-on-communication.htm
This artifact is about a discussion had in a class called “Effects of Technology on Communication” at Northampton Community College. This class presented the question: If we can not communicate with our friends and families without technology how are we suppose to communicate with our selves on a daily basis? The author of this artifact, Noll than lists the subtopics discussed amongst the class, each subtopic has students who are looking at the positive side and students looking at the negative side.
The main appeal in this artifact is logos because all the arguments presented were well thought out and each students has examples to back up them up. Their arguments were all reasonable and relevant to the topic. Noll also provides a quote from each person giving the readers a better feel for what exactly each student is trying to say.
This is a very good source to use because you are able to get opinions from people of the younger generation who are both for and against the Internet and some of its uses. You can contrast this with earlier findings of what those of the older generations think of the Internet and communication using it. This artifact also provides educated arguments that might spark a thought in the reader themselves.
8. Simons, Sean. Technology Destroys Interpersonal Communication. October 27, 2010. web. April 2, 2014. http://www.collegiatetimes.com/opinion/columnists/article_9af9d508-244c-5cdf-9bbf-312152f682f4.html
This artifact is presented as a question, Simons inquires on how technology has affected us. He doesn’t fail to mention the perks of technology but he also sees how it can hurt the way we communicate. Simons then goes on to explain his own experiences using technology and not using technology; how each can be beneficial yet also a disadvantage. This advance in technology is going to keep getting better and better until it takes over any other form of communication. He then points out the convenience of the internet, how it lets us simply look up what we are curious about. This makes other discoveries offline not as significant because you have the world at your fingertips. Simons thinks that the internet it taking over our humanity, he believes that it is slowly replacing us.
The main appeal of this artifact is logos because he is making his readers think by presenting them with thoughtful questions. There is no factual evidence backing up any of his statements but common sense makes his argument valid. The reasoning used throughout this artifact also supports his appeal because that is the definition of logos.
This source might not be as helpful as some previous sources but I find the questions presented quite thought provoking. This source would prove incredibly helpful if you find yourself stuck on what to write next. Though this source is also bias, Simons leans toward the more negative impact of technology and what problems it may cause in the future. He does make some points about the convenience but overall he is against the overuse of the internet.
9. Stanford University. The Effect of Technology on Interpersonal Skills. Stanford University. April 2, 2014. http://cs.stanford.edu/people/eroberts/cs181/projects/effect-on-interpersonal-skills/frame.html
This is an entire website dedicated to how technology has affected the communication in different parts of our personal communication. The home page has a simple image of a broken heart, this indicated that the creators of this website believe that technology is having a bad influence upon our personal relationships. It covers these subtopics: general Demographics, Work, Love & Sex, Relationships, Recreation, and Ethical Implications. When clicking on one of the subtopics it keeps you on the same page though the sidebar changes giving you more tabs to choose from all liked to the subtopic chosen.
The main appeal in this artifact is ethos, the entire website has a reference page listing the sources they used to back up their claims. When looking through the pages each has a quote from one of the listed sources backing up the authors claims. This gives the authors credibility because they have made it easy for the readers to check up on the sources used.
This is a great source to use for further research because of the variety of topics covered. Each subtopic gives you information on how communication has been affected more than just our interpersonal relationships. You also get access to the other sources listed, these give the readers even more information on each subtopic covered. It is an easily accessible website created for the purpose of research, it’s hard to find anything better.
10. Turk, Gary. Look up. April 25, 2014.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7dLU6fk9QY
This is a poem performed and written by Gary Turk, he tells a story of two people who meet and fall in love. Though in reality they never met because of how technology has sucked us in. This gives a beautiful example about how technology has really changed they way we communicate and live our lives. What Turk is trying to convey is that if we never look up from our smart phones or other technological devices we might miss a life changing moment.
The main appeal of this artifact is pathos, he focuses on family life and this amazing love story. THis captures the attention of the viewers and as Turk walks the viewers through their life they become emotionally attached. Especially when he tells the viewers what the last words the wife said, this will appeal to the emotion of anyone who has ever lost anyone or who is afraid of losing someone they love. In the end it turns out the couple never met because they were so wrapped up in their virtual lives, this makes the viewers feel betrayed because the couple they had become so attached to had never met.
This is a great source for a persuasive essay because it will speak to the readers on a level that facts can’t. It tells a great story that would be interesting for the target audience as well. Otherwise this artifact would be useless if you were taking a non biased standpoint this would persuade your readers to much because you are presenting something that holds far more emotion than the other basic facts you are presenting.