Question

two Supporting details/Topic Sentences for social media:
At least ONE quote that supports, or shows your topic sentence is true:

In-text Citation (Author’s last name + page # if given):

Answer 1

I can do this — quick clarification first: do you want the topic sentences/supporting details to argue that social media is positive, negative, or balanced? Also, do you already have a source (author/book/article) you must quote and cite, or should I pick a reputable source and include a quote + in-text citation?

While you reply, here are two ready-to-use topic sentences with sample supporting quotes shown as placeholders so you can drop in a real source or tell me which source to use:

1) Topic sentence (positive): Social media strengthens connections by making it easier for people to maintain relationships across distance and time.
Supporting quote (placeholder): "Social media platforms allow users to sustain relationships and create communities despite physical separation" (AuthorLastName page#).

2) Topic sentence (negative): Social media can harm mental health by increasing anxiety and promoting unhealthy social comparison.
Supporting quote (placeholder): "Heavy social media use is associated with higher levels of anxiety and depression among teens who compare themselves to curated online images" (AuthorLastName page#).

If you want, tell me:
- which side or focus you prefer (positive/negative/balanced),
- the exact source (author and work) you need quoted, or
- whether I should pick a reputable source (e.g., Pew Research Center, Sherry Turkle, danah boyd) and I will insert an accurate quote plus the proper in-text citation.