Eng. 101
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EssayOne.docxWrite an essay about how and why you use social media. Your thesis should present your perspective of the value you ascribe to using social media (E.g. Life Saver? Frenemy? Your Call!) You may include all types of social media that you use, or you may narrow your topic to one type of social media. Refer to at least two of the articles assigned for Module 1 and the results of your personal social media use log and the result of the "Cold Turkey Challenge." Your essay should include at least two well-developed examples and range from 600 - 850 words (Typed in 12 point font, double-spaced) and submitted in MLA format. Cite the resources that you use.
READ THROUGH THE ALREADY SUBMITTED ASSIGNMENTS AND BUILD THE EASSY BASED ON THEM!!!!
Social Media USe
Describe how you use social media, and keep a detailed log of your use for Week 1 of this course. You may bullet your uses or you may write a narrative. Try to make at lease five entries - even if you do not use social media on a particular day. The purpose of this exercise is to give you an idea of how much you use social media and what benefits or obligations result. This also will provide a helpful backdrop for your Cold Turkey Challenge for next week. You may way to use some of your results for your essay.
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Day 1 |
Use of Twitter for see breaking news, The Austin Bomber trailed and Killing himself and Investigators raiding his home and following all the leads. Also got the update of the weather advisory that it’s was going to be snowing all day till 8pm. |
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Day 2 |
New profiles on Linkden, Pinterest, Old Facebook profile revamped. Pretty busy today combing through loads of productive information out there and re-connecting with oldies and watching some funny videos. What a day! |
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Day 3 |
Addiction to Social media and mainly using Pinterest and Twitter. The breaking news of the weekend as regards the Gun violence March across 800 cities around the world. It was really convenient to follow with the help of social media. |
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Day 4 |
Also followed the ATP Tennis matches and particularly the debate and commentary in the rankings and the match of the day |
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Day 5 |
A laid back day combing through pictures and comments on Face book and reconnecting with friends back home and most importantly Family. |
Try to go without using a form of social media that you normally engage in. Write a daily log of your success or if you slip (often people log on to social media unconsciously - if that happens, make a note and see if you can resume going media free). Describe whether you miss using social media, what is important about it, and you level of awareness. Be honest and describe how long you can go without using social media.
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Day 1 |
Didn’t really make any difference to my day because I was busy with class. |
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Day 2 |
Couldn’t stay off Social media because there was too many breaking news to keep tabs on and the only option I had was to go on face book and other social media platforms since I wasn’t home or around TV |
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Day 3 |
Much worse than the day before. There was a lot to catch up with and I just couldn’t stop being on social media. |
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Day 4 |
Didn’t go on social Media. Got most info on TV and other news outlet other than Social Media. But I did miss using Social Media. |
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Day 5 |
Had no choice than to be on Social Media because I had to be in touch with Family and friends |
