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The federal government wants schools to play a more active role in preventing and monitoring cyber-bullying (bullying done in an online forum) among students. As a result, your school is discussing the implementation of a policy that would allow the school officials to monitor students’ online social media activity (Facebook posts, Tweets, etc.).  Write an argumentative essay explaining why you agree or disagree with this proposed policy. Support your claim with evidence from what you have read.

How your essay will be scored:

The people scoring your essay will be assigning scores for:

  1. Statement of purpose/focus – how well you clearly state your opinions on the topic and maintain your focus
  2. Organization – how well your ideas logically flow from the introduction to conclusion using effective  transitions and how well you stay on topic throughout the essay
  3. Elaboration of evidence – how well you provide evidence from sources about your opinions and elaborate with specific information
  4. Language and vocabulary – how well you effectively express ideas using precise language that is appropriate for your audience and purpose

     5. Conventions – how well you follow the rules of usage, punctuation, capitalization, and  spelling

Now begin work on your essay.  Manage your time carefully so that you can:

•      plan your essay

•      write your essay

•      revise and edit for a final draft

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