Informing Audience About The Effects of Video Games (Essay Sample)

Effects of Video Games
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Topic: Video games
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the effects of video games
Thesis: The benefits of video games are numerous and have been attributed to development of high cognitive skills in learning.
Introduction
Attention Getter: Video games are ubiquitous in most of the adolescent’s lives within U.S with over 90% of adolescents playing for at least one hour a day. A vast majority of the researches on video games focus on the negative effects of video games in relation to addiction, violence and depression. The value of the researches cannot be underestimated. However, one needs not only focus on the negative effects but also on the benefits these games brings to the player.
Reason to Listen: A balanced perspective on the effects of video games is important to understand the effects of video games.
Thesis Statement: The benefits of video games are numerous and have been attributed to development of high cognitive skills in learning.