Embrace it or Exclude it
“Are there even benefits of early exposure to technology?” is a commonly asked question; however, there are many benefits, as well there are downfalls. Eliana Dockterman, author of, “The Digital Parent Trap,” displays many strategies throughout her passage, to persuade the readers of the many benefits of early exposure to technology. This article was published on August 19th, 2013; meanwhile, California was having a debate about spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on laptops. Throughout this passage, Eliana aimed the information to persuade parents. The passage is very effective at persuading and informing the readers about early exposure to technology, because of the use of three techniques; targeting …show more content…
Throughout this essay, the author builds up her argument by using credible quotes. For instance, “...an administrator at the Waldorf School stated, ‘But I don’t see any benefit. Waldorf kids knit and build things and paint -- a lot of practical and creative endeavors.” (Dockterman 6). This quote shows that a professional, or credible person, gives proof that there must be a difference made in everyday teaching in classrooms. By using this credible quote, Eliana displayed to the reader that she has proof from people other than herself. The readers will take away many things from this specific technique, and example, but the most imperative thing is that the readers will be more likely to be persuaded the benefits of early exposure to technology.
Consequently, Eliana Dockterman uses many techniques throughout the article. Many of the strategies engaged readers and supported her claim, which resulted in a more persuasive argument. The purpose of this passage was to persuade readers of the benefits, as well as the negative effects of early exposure to technology. All three strategies; proven statistic research, targeting the readers, and credible quotes, helped build the argument of early exposure to
“Are there even benefits of early exposure to technology?” is a commonly asked question; however, there are many benefits, as well there are downfalls. Eliana Dockterman, author of, “The Digital Parent Trap,” displays many strategies throughout her passage, to persuade the readers of the many benefits of early exposure to technology. This article was published on August 19th, 2013; meanwhile, California was having a debate about spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on laptops. Throughout this passage, Eliana aimed the information to persuade parents. The passage is very effective at persuading and informing the readers about early exposure to technology, because of the use of three techniques; targeting …show more content…
Throughout this essay, the author builds up her argument by using credible quotes. For instance, “...an administrator at the Waldorf School stated, ‘But I don’t see any benefit. Waldorf kids knit and build things and paint -- a lot of practical and creative endeavors.” (Dockterman 6). This quote shows that a professional, or credible person, gives proof that there must be a difference made in everyday teaching in classrooms. By using this credible quote, Eliana displayed to the reader that she has proof from people other than herself. The readers will take away many things from this specific technique, and example, but the most imperative thing is that the readers will be more likely to be persuaded the benefits of early exposure to technology.
Consequently, Eliana Dockterman uses many techniques throughout the article. Many of the strategies engaged readers and supported her claim, which resulted in a more persuasive argument. The purpose of this passage was to persuade readers of the benefits, as well as the negative effects of early exposure to technology. All three strategies; proven statistic research, targeting the readers, and credible quotes, helped build the argument of early exposure to