UPM-CALC /LPE2301/GD PORTFOLIO/GD READING REPORT

GD Reading Report

Based on the given theme and focus, please read at least two articles from credible
sources on the issues presented in the focus and fill in the table below. Then, choose a
stance on the issue.

Theme Technology

Focus Social Media

For Against

 Parents were able to follow  Reputation – Social media can

their children progress
through whatsapp group.
 Information and Updates – The
main advantage of the social
media is that you update
yourself from the latest
happenings around in the
world. Most of the time,
Television and print media
these days are biased and
does not convey the true
message. With the help of
social media you can get the
facts and true information by
doing some research.
easily ruin someone’s
reputation just by creating a
false story and spreading
across the social media.
Similarly businesses can also
suffer losses due to bad
reputation being conveyed
over the social media.
 Cheating and Relationship
Issues – Most of the people
have used the social media
platform to propose and marry
each other. However, after
some time they turn to be
wrong in their decision and
part ways. Similarly, couples
have cheated each other by
showing the fake feelings and
incorrect information.

EFFECTIVE: SEMESTER 1, 19/20

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Stance : For/Against

Sources :
i. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/f19f/dd49cb03fd39a344f7b58cbddb109084d3d4.pdf

ii. https://www.techmaish.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-social-media-for-
society/

EFFECTIVE: SEMESTER 1, 19/20