Victory for the ACT Student Text 15e

T EST M ECHANICS , C ONCEPTS , AND S TRATEGIES A NSWER K EY • 433

WRITING

LESSON (p. 173)

Sample Essay Outline I. Introduction A. My three supporting arguments relate to technology making it easier and faster to communicate, lack of meaningful content in quick, impersonal communication, and the need to use technology with care. B. Thesis statement: Technological advances have opened many possibilities for communication and are professionally and socially indispensable in today’s world; however, one must use this technology wisely in order to build meaningful relationships. II. Online communication has revolutionized professional and personal interactions, and it is essential for maintaining relationships in today’s globalized society. A. Ease of communication for personal and business purposes B. You can keep in contact with people if you have to move C. You can learn about a greater diversity of people and places III. There are some potential drawbacks of online communication. A. Since information is shared so quickly, there is a greater chance that it might not be accurate or express complex viewpoints B. In the workplace, close relationships are important for some tasks Ǥ ‡…ƒ „‡‡ϐ‹– –Š‡ ‘•– ˆ”‘ ‘Ž‹‡…‘—‹…ƒ–‹‘ „› —•‹‰ ‹–…ƒ—–‹‘—•Ž›Ǥ A. Verify online information with other sources B. Use forms of technology that require closer communication, such as video chatting V. Conclusion A. Restatement of thesis: To avoid the risks of online communication, one must assess the value of the information received and use technologies that allow for more personal interaction.