in 10th grade writting In 3-5 sentences, state your topic for your Informational Essay and explain why you chose to write about it. Indicate how you plan to gather information about the topic.

The topic for my informational essay is the impact of social media on mental health. I chose to write about this topic because I have observed how social media platforms have become an integral part of our lives and wanted to explore its effects on our mental well-being. In order to gather information, I plan to conduct research by reading academic articles, surveys, and studies on the subject. Additionally, I will also analyze case studies and interviews with individuals who have experienced the negative consequences of excessive social media use.