The following research question is too broad for an eight-page paper. Choose the revision that makes it sufficiently narrow and focused. Is exposure to social media bad for children?Multiple choice question.Are increasing numbers of children in grades 6–8 using social media?How does exposure to social media affect the academic performance of children in grades 6–8?Does exposure to social media have positive effects on children?Is posting on social media more fun than other online activities that are available to children?

Which research topic is too narrow for a 6-8 page paper?a.)Social media and the elderlyb.)Favorite social media apps among 10-year-old girls in private schoolsc.)The dangers of social mediad.)The effects of social media on sleep

The overuse of social media has led to a decline in the academic performance of this country’s high school students. Which reasons are logically sound and could be used to support the claim? Select two options. High school students are spending more time on social media than they are studying and completing homework. Grades at a specific high school are worse this year than they were 20 years ago, when social media was not a distraction. Social media is causing many problems in society, including a lack of attention and a more negative attitude toward education among students in my neighborhood. You can read several articles about students around the country causing problems at school rather than focusing on academics. Standardized test scores dropped or remained stagnant in many states in 2017, which was the peak year to date for social media use.

Select the correct answer.Read the following prompt:Technology has become an important part of people’s lives. Children are growing up surrounded by advertising, digital media, and more. They have greater access to tablets, computers, movies, and other media. Is technology becoming a threat to childhood? Should regulations be in place to protect children?What is the best research question for the prompt? A. What forms of media do children use the most often? B. Why is technology becoming such an important part of people’s lives? C. What effect does technology have on children’s development? D. How can technology influence people?

Questions 4-5Multiple Choice: According to the article, what is a positive reason why teens choose to use social media?A. to bond with othersB. to create artistic postsC. to learn how to be popularD. to practice communication skillsMultiple Choice: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to question 4?A. "Nesi speculates that unpopular teens may be more likely than popular kids to make 'upward' comparisons." (Paragraph 11)B. "That may happen because they simply have fewer real-life friends — and therefore fewer online connections." (Paragraph 12)C. "Since teens spend so much of each day connecting online, many adults worry that kids no longer know how to communicate in person." (Paragraph 14)D. "Teens want to hang out together, boyd says. Social networks let them do that…" (Paragraph 15)

Assessment: In your opinion, is social media more helpful or harmful to teens? Use specific details from the text to support your answer.