Title: The Phenomenon of TikTok: Exploring its Benefits, Advantages, and

Disadvantages

Primary Sources: Interview.

TikTok has swiftly risen to become one of the most popular social media platforms
worldwide. Launched in 2016, TikTok allows users to create and share short videos,
encompassing a wide range of topics, from dance challenges and lip-syncing to
educational content and comedy sketches. Relatively, TikTok empowers individuals to
express themselves artistically, fostering a sense of belonging and validation within a
creative community. It also offers educational opportunities. Beyond its entertainment
value, TikTok also offers educational content. Users create informative and instructional
videos on a wide array of subjects, ranging from science experiments and historical
facts to language learning and financial advice. Lastly, tiktok serves as a stepping stone
to create a community building and support. TikTok provides a platform for users to
connect with like-minded individuals, fostering a sense of community and support.
Users can find and engage with communities centered on shared interests, passions, or
social causes.

Secondary Sources: Editorial Report.

As Tiktok has many advantages, it has also been found that it offers a harmful
disadvantage to its users. One of which is the Privacy Concerns. TikTok has faced
scrutiny regarding data privacy and security issues. Given its Chinese ownership, there
have been concerns about the collection and handling of user data, raising questions
about potential privacy breaches and misuse of personal information. Additionally, as
with any social media platform, TikTok is not exempt from instances of cyberbullying,
hate speech, and the dissemination of harmful content. The anonymity and ease of
sharing content can lead to abusive behavior and negative influence, particularly among
younger users. The impact of viral challenges and trends can sometimes promote
dangerous behavior or contribute to societal issues
Directions: Read the excerpt above. Expand the content of an outline using the primary
and secondary sources provided. Organize the ideas to make a sentence outline
following the template provided below.

THESIS STATEMENT: TikTok offers a myriad of benefits by fostering creativity,

facilitating self-expression, and building communities, enhancing people's lives through
engaging and inclusive content but despite of it, tikTok's benefits in people's lives should
be weighed against its potential disadvantages, such as privacy concerns,
cyberbullying, and the risk of perpetuating harmful trends.

I. Advantages of Tiktok
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II. Disadvantes of Tiktok

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2._________________________________________
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