Academic Writing

\"As well as entertainment, videogames can now be used for exercise, education, and training for many types of jobs. People who blame violence and lack of real social contact on videogames are simply part of an older generation who do not use or understand them.\"\r\nUsing existing literature and data, critically evaluate this claim in relation to at least 2 of the following areas \r\n? Physical/Mental Health\r\n? Education/Training\r\n? Society\r\n? Business\r\n\r\nTask: Write an Extended Essay answering the following question. 1750 words.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat you will be assessed on:\r\n1. Establishing a clear purpose or thesis statement of your essay\r\n2. Developing a line of argument, expanding and supporting the arguments with reasons and relevant examples\r\n3. Identifying and evaluating counter arguments, opinions or solutions\r\n4. Writing in an evaluative rather than descriptive manner\r\n5. The extent and depth of your research of independently found sources\r\n6. Incorporating others\' work effectively by quoting, summarizing and paraphrasing viewpoints and using in-text citations accurately\r\n7. Compiling a complete, accurate, consistently referenced bibliography (standard Harvard system) at the end of your essay.\r\n8. The clarity of expression used in your writing, especially register and style.\r\nBefore you start writing your essay you MUST write a plan of the essay.\r\n\r\nIn your plan try to include as much of the following as you can:\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Chosen Title (in full): Do not change this question! Look carefully at all the key words and make sure you answer all aspects of the question.\r\n\r\n2. Diagram of Structure \r\n\r\n\r\n3. Introduction\r\n\r\n\r\n4. Arguments\r\n\r\n\r\n5. Counter-arguments\r\n\r\n\r\n6. Refutation\r\n\r\n\r\n7. Conclusion \r\n\r\n\r\n8. Reference List\r\n