Social Media: Argumentative Essay    Introduction: Sometimes when we write from our own points of view, we get so locked into our individual perspectives that we fail to take into account the diverse or multiple sides of our topics. Such limited vision can weaken our persuasiveness; if we fail to consider or acknowledge alternative positions on our topics, we produce one-sided arguments that lack complexity or credibility with our readers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    –Alfano and O’Brien   . . . think about your own experiences with social media. To what extent have you come to rely on your friend’s profiles status updates, or Twitter feeds, Instagram posts to mark events and occurrences in their lives?  How much of your social life do you manage in person, and how much do you manage through the devices (cell phones, laptops, other devices) that increasingly dominate our lives?                                                                                                                   –Alfano and O’Brien   Assignment Description:   After carefully researching the topic answer the following research question: Has social media had a positive or negative effect on human society?