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This annotated bibliography examines three sources on the topic of cell phone addiction in society. The first source discusses an experiment studying high school students' dependency on cell phones that found students without phones fell asleep due to boredom. The second source provides statistics showing college students are addicted to their phones and this affects social skills. The third source interviews an actor who argues people use phones to avoid awkward situations rather than for the benefits of technology. The reflection evaluates how each source can provide different perspectives for a speech on technology addiction.

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This annotated bibliography examines three sources on the topic of cell phone addiction in society. The first source discusses an experiment studying high school students' dependency on cell phones that found students without phones fell asleep due to boredom. The second source provides statistics showing college students are addicted to their phones and this affects social skills. The third source interviews an actor who argues people use phones to avoid awkward situations rather than for the benefits of technology. The reflection evaluates how each source can provide different perspectives for a speech on technology addiction.

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Sample Studnet

Laura Moore
Speech B3
3 March 2015
Annotated Bibliography
Introduction
Over the last few decades, technology has made the world a more efficient, and
productive place. Networking has become effortless, information has become accessible, and a
whole new era of entertainment has been introduced. More and more innovations are created
every year, and the benefits of technology have clearly been shown; however, society has
reached a point were humans are becoming addicted to technology, especially cell phones.
Source Evaluations
Argentine, Cindy. "Winning science are cell phones addictive?" Odyssey Sept. 2011: 23+.
Military and Intelligence Database Collection. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.
Summary: This article provides specific evidence from an experiment conducted by
Michelle Hackman, winner of the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search. Hackmans
experiment studied the dependency high school students had on their cell phones. This
experiment involved around 150 teenagers, half were asked to sit in a room for forty five
minutes with their cell phones, the other half was asked to sit without their cell phones;
the results are quite shocking.
Assessment: This article is extremely useful because it provides some factual evidence
behind a teenagers addiction to their cell phone. For example this experiment showed
that out of the 45 teenagers without their cell phones, 37 of them wound up falling asleep

due to being so bored. Only 8 fell asleep with access to their phones throughout the 45
minute period. This experiment is helpful in order to show the science behind cell phone
addiction; however, the girl who conducted the experiment lacks credibility, which
overall weakens the article. Hackman is a high school student, therefore she may not be
seen as credible, but she did manage to win on of the most prestigious science
competitions in the nation.
Reflection: The most useful part about this article is its factual evidence. This source
will be used to provide factual evidence and hopefully exhibit a different view on
technology. Most likely the information of this article will be utilized in the body of the
speech.
Dulaney, Josh, News, LA Daily. "Study: College students addicted to cellphones." Daily News;
Los Angeles, Calif.. 29 Sep. 2014: n/a. eLibrary. Web. 02 Mar. 2015.
Summary: This article provides an interesting perspective on how college students are
addicted to their cell phones. Not only does this article dissect why college students have
become so dependent on cell phones, the author provides evidence to back up his claims.
With statistics, and logical reasoning, this article effectively shows the benefits, and
disadvantages of modern technology.
Assessment: This article is extremely effective and useful because it provides factual
evidence, statistics, and detailed information. Not only is the information relevant, it
should be relatable to the audience. The majority of the audience will soon be in college,
and this article serves as an eye-opener to its readers. For instance, this article states that
cell phones affects ones social skills, "Young people sometimes have trouble interacting

with others face- to-face (Dulaney). The article then goes on to show the amount of
students that are actually considered addicted to their cell phones.
Reflection: Overall this article is extremely effective due to its relevance and facts to
support the authors claims. This source will be utilized throughout the entirety of the
speech due to its large amount of sufficient information. Since the information is
relatable, this article may be used in order to bring in the audience, perhaps at the
beginning of the speech.
Elder, Sean. "Dan Hoyle Takes on Cell Phone Addiction." Newsweek (Global Edition). 03 Oct.
2014: n/a. eLibrary. Web. 02 Mar. 2015.
Summary: This article provides a reason for why people choose to constantly be on
their cell phones. Sean Elder, a writer for Newsweek, chose to interview Dan Hoyle, a
34- year old actor, in order to get his opinion on societys addiction to their cell phones.
Elder utilizes Hoyle to convey that society depends on their cell phones to get out of
awkward situations.
Assessment: This article is useful because it provides a different mentality to the subject
of cell phone addiction. Many would argue that people use cell phones in order to utilize
its seemingly endless benefits, such as networking; however Hoyle doesnt think thats
entirely correct. "There's a reason screens are so prevalent," Hoyle says. "It's less
awkward. But once people know the rewards of getting out of your comfort zone and
letting the moment linger longer, I think more and more people are going to be attracted
to that. Analog experiences, for want of a better word--live, un-screened experiences--are
going to be revalued" (Elder). This information is actually quite reliable due to the
actors logical reasoning displayed throughout the article.

Reflection: The most useful part of this information is its unorthodox argument. When
weighing the pros and cons about modern technology, many would not think to include
that technology makes things less awkward; therefore this article could be used
throughout the body portion of the speech in order to show some different viewpoints to
the audience. This article mainly provides background information that could be utilized
in a variety of ways throughout the speech, mainly in order to show an unorthodox
perspective.
Conclusion
There are many advantages to having a cell phone. Communication, research, social
media, and other aspects of life become way more convenient with a cell phone; however, to
what point to cell phones become an addictive piece of technology? What will happen in the
future if cell phone dependency becomes too big of a problem? Will the human race become
completely dependent on technology, or will society find a way to cope with new technological
advances?

This example only has three sources,


your individual annotated bibliography
must have six!

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