Outline

Outline

       I.            Introduction: Brief description of my topic, followed by my thesis.

a.)    Technology slowly corrupting us.

i.)                  Today’s world once managed without social networking and cell phones.  I am not saying the world should go back to that again, but needs to be done in moderation.  (Shawn Ghuman)

b.)    Technology has had a rapid growth over the past decade.

i.)                  Due to the excessive use of technology, many sites have come about that are dangerous and unsafe for teens to go on.  (Julia Angwin)

    II.            The extreme rise in technology.

a.)    We as a society have allowed our phones to become our security blanket. (Ghuman)

i.)                  Everywhere you go nowadays, people seem to be attached to their phones, rather than engaging in conversation with those around them.

ii.)                Recently discovering that being on your phone nonstop is a rude habit to have.

b.)    Technology as we know it, is taking over.

i.)                  Studies show that by 2015, 80% of the world’s population will have a smartphone, tablet, or laptop.

ii.)                Social addicts are beginning to experience withdrawal from being away from technology. (Larry Rosen)

1.)    The after affects with kids not able to have their phone nearby at all times.

 III.            The overuse of technology that begins to increase more and more as time goes on.

a.)    Society had become so caught up in technology and the overuse of cell phones has become outrageous.  We have allowed a new way of communication to come into play and problems are now resulting because of it.  (Ashton Kutcher)

i.)                  Relationships are being destroyed and we are beginning to shut people out.

ii.)                The social media world is growing upon us more and more each day.

1.)    One of the more popular social networking sites; Facebook, has now reached a stopping point.  There no longer seems to be a rapid growth anymore due to the fact that people have already joined from all over the world.

b.)    The four signs of being addicted to your cell phone. (Tonya Mosley)

i.)                  Finding myself in the midst of cell phone addiction.

ii.)                Ways to seek help towards your cell phone addiction, yet still be able to enjoy time on your phone here and there.

 IV.            The pros and cons of technology.

a.)    A void is filled when communicating online or through text.  People feel accepted and feel they can be whoever they want to be.

b.)    The obsession we have developed for our cell phones and social networking. (Robert Piper)

i.)                  Even though we are starting to realize our obsession, we as a society are finding it difficult to take a step back and not be so addicted to something so meaningless.

ii.)                Phones are one of the biggest distractions.

c.)    The social world was once a good thing, but has now started making a turn for the worse.  (Emma Stein)

i.)                  The need to take the perfect “selfies” gone wrong.

ii.)                Society’s contribution towards this obsession.

    V.            The dangers that follow with the excessive amount of time spent on cell phones. 

a.)    Texting while driving now declared as the new “drunk driving.”

i.)                  Texting while driving has become one of the most cause for accidents in the U.S. (Stephanie Hanes)

ii.)                Survey done on those who texts behind the wheel and passengers in the car being a witness to those texting while driving.  (Ashley Halsey)

b.)    The world is becoming a dangerous place to include the social world.

i.)                  Teens are starting to find themselves in trouble due to the newer sites coming about.

ii.)                Some people online fake their identity and toy with other people’s emotions.

 VI.            Going out should have its own new meaning now.

a.)    My brother’s need to be on his iPad at all times, even at dinner.

i.)                  The examples he is being shown and the habits he is starting to pick up.

ii.)                Kids are becoming sucked into a world where they feel it is okay to not carry on face-to-face conversations.

b.)    Being on our phones 24/7 isn’t necessary.

i.)                  It shows disrespect to the person you’re with when you are on your phone the whole time, instead of interacting with them.

VII.           We have led society to become overruled by technology.

a.)    We have each in our own way contributed to how today’s world is.  Rather than fix the problem, we complain and still buy the products.

i.)                  Technology shouldn’t be completely cut off, but we shouldn’t allow it to be our main priority any longer.