SOCIAL NETWORKING PAPER
ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKING
SOC/100
DECEMBER 16, 2014
GARY COTTON Ph.D.
ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKING
Facebook is a social network that helps people communicate more efficiently with their friends, family and coworkers. Mark Zuckerberg and co-founders founded Facebook Dustin Moskovitz, Chris Hughes, and Eduardo Saverin. These four launched Facebook from their Harvard dorm room in February 2004. The site was created for Harvard University students only.
There are various types of social networking sites available for access. Depending on each person’s preference, also the majority of friends and family, who access the same site, plays a significant role. The most popular website that is access regularly is Facebook. Website can share, communicate, and advertise information on a personal and business level. As a team, we felt this site has been a trend in the social networking world. Facebook is the dominant social network platform used by 57 percent of all adults and 73 percent of all those aged 12 to 17 in the U.S. (Smith, 2014). We will give some insights on how Facebook has now become one of the most successfully networking tools used around the world.
The experience Elmer had on Facebook’s web site is he felt that its most valuable tool it offered was being able to communicate through technology. He said, “we tend to have busy lives, especially a busy schedule.” Talking with family and friends can be very challenging. Facebook has made it more convenient to communicate through internet access worldwide. Accessing through multiple devices has made it that much easier. Methods include computers, smartphones, tablets and smart TVs. Having the capability to pick up the phone and communicate, it takes away the interaction. The website can be addicting, which can be on people list of the most important thing to do.
Ken enjoyed his experience using Facebook because it gave him the power to share and make the world more open and connected. The "Like and dislike”
SOC/100
DECEMBER 16, 2014
GARY COTTON Ph.D.
ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKING
Facebook is a social network that helps people communicate more efficiently with their friends, family and coworkers. Mark Zuckerberg and co-founders founded Facebook Dustin Moskovitz, Chris Hughes, and Eduardo Saverin. These four launched Facebook from their Harvard dorm room in February 2004. The site was created for Harvard University students only.
There are various types of social networking sites available for access. Depending on each person’s preference, also the majority of friends and family, who access the same site, plays a significant role. The most popular website that is access regularly is Facebook. Website can share, communicate, and advertise information on a personal and business level. As a team, we felt this site has been a trend in the social networking world. Facebook is the dominant social network platform used by 57 percent of all adults and 73 percent of all those aged 12 to 17 in the U.S. (Smith, 2014). We will give some insights on how Facebook has now become one of the most successfully networking tools used around the world.
The experience Elmer had on Facebook’s web site is he felt that its most valuable tool it offered was being able to communicate through technology. He said, “we tend to have busy lives, especially a busy schedule.” Talking with family and friends can be very challenging. Facebook has made it more convenient to communicate through internet access worldwide. Accessing through multiple devices has made it that much easier. Methods include computers, smartphones, tablets and smart TVs. Having the capability to pick up the phone and communicate, it takes away the interaction. The website can be addicting, which can be on people list of the most important thing to do.
Ken enjoyed his experience using Facebook because it gave him the power to share and make the world more open and connected. The "Like and dislike”
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