WRT205_NickWolfe

Unit 2 Reflection For this piece, I chose an audience of high school and college students, primarily because they are among the most active users of social media and are directly impacted by its effects on communication and relationships. I wanted to reach an audience that could see their own experiences reflected in the topic. Since social media is so integrated into the daily lives of younger people, it made sense to focus on how it shapes friendships, self-image, and the way people connect. High school and college students are at the center of today’s social media culture. They interact with digital platforms daily—often using them to build friendships, maintain relationships, and explore their identities. Knowing this, I focused on examples and references that would directly connect with their experiences. For instance, I mentioned well-known platforms like Instagram and TikTok and described familiar behaviors like posting workout pictures or sharing daily highlights. I also select...

  Unit 2 Final Portfolio In today’s digital age, social media has become a dominant force in how people communicate and connect with one another. From sharing life updates to staying in touch with distant friends and family, platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok have reshaped how relationships function. For many, social media offers convenience, connection, and even community—allowing users to build networks that stretch across cities, countries, and continents. At the same time, this shift toward online interaction has raised important questions about authenticity, emotional well-being, and the quality of our relationships. This essay argues that social media has had a profound impact on the way people in modern society interact within relationships—whether those are with close friends, family members, or complete strangers online. It has fundamentally altered how we form, maintain, and even perceive our social connections. While these platforms have made it easier than ...

 Unit 2 Draft -  main line of argument:  social media has had a profound impact on the way that people in modern society interact within relationships, whether that be with friends, families, or strangers on the internet. Intro -  Social media is a dominant force in modern communication, shaping interactions between friends, family, and strangers. It fosters connection and accessibility but also raises concerns about authenticity and relationship quality. This discussion will explore both the positive and negative impacts of social media on relationships. Source 1 - Social Network: My first source is the 2010 film The Social Network , directed by David Fincher. It follows a young Mark Zuckerberg as he creates Facebook—reshaping not only the internet but also human relationships. The film highlights how social media transformed the way we interact, shifting from personal blogs and face-to-face communication to friend requests, status updates, and online validation. In...

 So with the recent class being held at the library, we were obviously tasked with checking out a book that we find personally interesting. Over spring break, me and my roommates are taking a trip to Amsterdam. Because of this, I decided it may be beneficial to learn a few words before I go, thus my book of choice was a Dutch to English dictionary. pictured: me taking the book to the checkout counter I left the book in me and my roommates shared common space, that way any of us can learn a few words before we leave in the coming days.  pictured: my roommate (Rylee) studying up To reflect on my relationship with the library, I think its important to acknowledge the relationship that many in my generation had with it, as it likely is much different from many kids growing up currently. While I was growing up I often rented movies to watch, and took part in summer youth reading challenges hosted by my local library. While many kids may still have the ability to do such, many mor...