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    This document outlines an assignment to discuss the positive and negative impacts of social media. It introduces that social networking sites are commonly used to meet and form relationships. The thesis will discuss the positive impacts in terms of improved business productivity, enhanced learning and socialization, as well as the drawbacks such as internet addiction, online harassment and sexting. The body paragraphs will examine how social media can facilitate workplace efficiency and collaboration, benefit youth by enhancing knowledge and skills, but also cause issues like lack of concentration, aggression and sharing of private information. The conclusion states that while social networking sites can boost business, there are also negative personal effects if not used properly.

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    This document outlines an assignment to discuss the positive and negative impacts of social media. It introduces that social networking sites are commonly used to meet and form relationships. The thesis will discuss the positive impacts in terms of improved business productivity, enhanced learning and socialization, as well as the drawbacks such as internet addiction, online harassment and sexting. The body paragraphs will examine how social media can facilitate workplace efficiency and collaboration, benefit youth by enhancing knowledge and skills, but also cause issues like lack of concentration, aggression and sharing of private information. The conclusion states that while social networking sites can boost business, there are also negative personal effects if not used properly.

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    This document outlines an assignment to discuss the positive and negative impacts of social media. It introduces that social networking sites are commonly used to meet and form relationships. The thesis will discuss the positive impacts in terms of improved business productivity, enhanced learning and socialization, as well as the drawbacks such as internet addiction, online harassment and sexting. The body paragraphs will examine how social media can facilitate workplace efficiency and collaboration, benefit youth by enhancing knowledge and skills, but also cause issues like lack of concentration, aggression and sharing of private information. The conclusion states that while social networking sites can boost business, there are also negative personal effects if not used properly.

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    Introduction
    Background: With the fast development of computer technology and there is increasing
    use of the internet, using social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter
    are one of the common ways for people to meet and form relationships.
    Thesis statement & Subtopics: While the bad effects of social media sites warrant some
    consideration, its positive impacts are clear. This essay will discuss the positive impacts
    in
    terms
    of.Then
    it
    will
    address
    the
    drawbacks
    including.
    Body Paragraph 1: Improved business productivity
    Topic sentence: Social networking sites can facilitate increased workplace efficiency by
    reducing the social isolation of workers.
    Community: sharing interest between employees
    Collaboration: connecting experts in search of solutions
    Contribution: contributing creative ideas
    Body Paragraph 2: Enhanced learning & Socialization
    Topic sentence: Social Media Websites benefit youth by enhancing their knowledge, and
    technical skills.
    Used internet by teenagers = 75% for texting or instant
    messaging(need statistic support)
    Body Paragraph 3: Internet addiction & expose important information
    Topic sentence: A great deal of time on social communication sites for their personal use
    can be wasted.
    Lack of concentration which leads to decreased work rate
    Facebook depression can cause aggression toward colleagues
    Share company information with outsiders
    Body Paragraph 4: Online harassment and sexting
    Topic sentence: Social media can cause negative impacts on individuals through online
    harassment and sexting.
    Cyber bullying
    Sending, receiving, or forwarding sexual messages=
    harrassment
    Conclusion
    Social networking sites can be very effective for many work organizations in boosting
    work profits and employee satisfaction. However, there are some negative business and
    personal effects which are predominant in that case if individuals using in an improper
    way. Having e-mail and a company internet is no longer sufficient, for it is essential that
    employers recognize the latest innovations to strengthen their working strategies.

    Reference List
    Akkirman, A.D. and Harris, D.L. (2005), Organizational communication satisfaction in
    the virtual workplace, journal of Management Development, Vol. 24 No. 5, pp. 397409.
    Fraser, M. and Dutta, S. (2008), Throwing Sheep in the Boardroom: How Online Social
    Networking Will Transform Your Life, Work and World, John Wiley, Chi Chester.

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