Question

part 2
argument
directions: closely read each of the four texts provided on pages 13 through 20 and write a source - based argument on the topic below. you may use the margins to take notes as you read and scrap paper to plan your response. write your argument beginning on page 1 of your essay booklet.
topic: are video games a positive activity for adolescents?
your task: carefully read each of the four texts provided. then, using evidence from at least three of the texts, write a well - developed argument regarding whether or not video games are a positive activity for adolescents. clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument. do not simply summarize each text.
guidelines:

• be sure to:
• establish your claim regarding whether or not video games are a positive activity for adolescents
• distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims
• use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument
• identify each source that you reference by text number and line number(s) or graphic (for example: text 1, line 4 or text 2, graphic)
• organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
• maintain a formal style of writing
• follow the conventions of standard written english

texts:
text 1 – video games: pros and cons
text 2 – playing video games is good for your brain — here’s how
text 3 – game theory: the effects of video games on the brain
text 4 – playing video games makes us fully human

Explanation:

This task involves writing an argumentative essay about whether video games are positive for adolescents, using evidence from provided texts. The subfield under Social Science (Psychology could also relate, but the task is about writing an argument with text analysis, which fits under Media and Communication or Education? Wait, no—actually, the Arts subfield of Writing (since it's about composing an argumentative response) or Social Science's Psychology (studying adolescent behavior) but the task is a writing task. Wait, the discipline for writing argumentative essays with text analysis—Arts, subfield Writing. Because it's about composing a written response, using evidence from texts, following writing conventions. So the subfield is Writing under Arts.

Answer:

The subfield is Writing (under Arts).