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Social Networking

Social Networking. Jonathan M. King March 10, 2011. What is Social Networking?. Major media by which people develop their personal network online. Grouping of individuals into a specific group Gather and Share information and/or experiences. More on Social Networking….

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Social Networking

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  1. Social Networking Jonathan M. King March 10, 2011

  2. What is Social Networking? • Major media by which people develop their personal network online. • Grouping of individuals into a specific group • Gather and Share information and/or experiences

  3. More on Social Networking… • Social Networking is most popular online • Social Networking Website are used • Socialization includes reading profile pages, contacting others users, etc.

  4. Three Types of Social Networking • General Purpose • Facebook • Myspace • Twitter • Special Interest • Flixster • Last.fm • International Sites • Studivz • Orkut

  5. Advantages of Social Networking • Work Connection • Keep in Touch • Get Feedback • Stay in Touch Anywhere

  6. Disadvantages of Social Networking • Personal Information • Blogs and Original Content • Sharing too much can cause problems • Cyber-bullying

  7. Conclusion • Is social networking a growing fad that will stand the test of time or will these sites fade away with the next technological advancement? • Will the next generation use these social networking sites, or will they become a new version of an endangered species?

  8. References • Anderson, Tom, Chris DeWolfe. “About Myspace” Retrieved March 7, 2011 http://www.myspace.com/about • Barlett, Craig. “About Facebook” Retrieved March 7, 2011.http://www.facebook.com/about • Carey, Dachary. “What are the advantages of social networking?” Retrieved March 7, 2011 http://www.life123.com/parenting/tweens-teens/social-networking/advantages-of-social-networking.shtml • Collins, Kayla. “Ringing in the New Year: Top five social sites 2011”. (31 Dec 2010) Retrieved March 6, 2011 http://www.examiner.com/long-distance-relationships-in-portland/ringing-the-new-year-top-five-social-networking-sites-of-2011 • Luo, L. (2010). Social Networking Websites: An Exploratory Study of Student Peer Socializing in an Online LIS Program. Journal of Education for Library & Information Science, 51(2), 86-102. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. • Nations, Daniel “Top Social Networking Sites.” Retrieved March 5, 2011 http://webtrends.about.com/od/socialnetworking/a/social_network.htm • “What is Social Networking?” Retrieved March 7, 2011 http://www.whatissocialnetworking.com • Young, Elizabeth M. “The disadvantages of Social Networking.” (2010, July 1). Retrieved March 7, 2011 http://www.helium.com/items/1878218-the-disadvantages-of-social-networking

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