My own Op-Ed Outline

What questions do I have to answer through my Op-Ed?

- How has the behavior of children changed with the work of media and consumerism reacting on them?
- Are parents also guilty for this behaviors?
- Which are the main personality changes we can see on children?
- How does media manipulate the children´s minds?
- Are children over-exposed to media?
- Should there be a limitation to these kind of manipulations?

Topic: Consumerism on kids with the use of TV
Primary Source: Children the latest victims of consumerism Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVu4BZKEo2E
Secondary Sources:  Is consumerism harmful?
http://www.acton.org/pub/commentary/2007/11/07/consumerism-harmful

1. Beginning: I will begin with an example; telling a story. It has to be a true story, that impacts the reader and makes him want to read more.

2. A brief introduction to the topic will be given.

3. I will focus on the exposure of children to consumerism, the tactics of media on children and the perception of them.

4. I will focus on the change of behavior of children, the change of it. I will give more examples.

5. I will focus on the parents; are they guilty? do they have something to do with these behavior? should they do something about it? I will cite parents thoughts and opinions from videos or articles from the internet.

6. I will finish with critique, going back to the story told on the first paragraph.

Persuasive Techniques to take in mind:

• Focus tightly on one issue or idea --- in your first paragraph. Be brief.
• Express your opinion, then base it on factual, researched or first-hand information.
• Be the voice of reason.
• Be personal and conversational.
• Be humorous, provided that your topic lends itself to humor.
• Near the end, clearly re-state your position and issue a call to action. Don't philosophize.
• Don't ramble or let your op-ed unfold slowly, as in an essay.
• Use clear, powerful, direct language.
• Avoid clichés and jargon.