Research paper with cited work

Deamus i

Deamus ii

Deamus iii

Channavia Deamus

Dr. Godat

English 1101

05 November 2014

Outline

Social Networking: The Positive Aspects of Facebook Outweigh the Negatives

Thesis: Although research of social networking sites has shown that Facebook is the most commonly used, it can cause both beneficial and harmful effects on young adolescents. Facebook usage can enrich children's lives.

I. Facebook can be a great avenue to help many connect with family and friends they haven’t spoken with or have somehow lost contact with over the years.

A. It can help many to get to know someone better.

B. It can also be used to connect friends, family, and old classmates.

C. It can be used as visual aids to complete class projects.

II. Some experts argue that “facebook usage can cause danger, distraction, or psychological disorders.” (Mohan)

A. Facebook can distract us from our work.

B. Revealing private information on Facebook can be dangerous, especially for young children (Lu).

C. “Cyber-bullying can cause depression, anxiety, severe isolation and even suicide in children.” (Hellmich)

III. Despite the harm Facebook inflicts on society today, it is the most frequently used site for networking.

A. There are 750 million people on Facebook

B. Social media is a top priority in thought and action for many businesses.

C. “Successful businesses are adapting quickly to change while others are consequently being left behind.” (Hernandez 2010; Qualman 2009)

IV. Facebook isn’t for everyone, but it’s such a huge part of all our lives, whether we embrace or deny the notion, it can no longer be forgotten.

A. When done in moderation, it’s beneficial.

B. There’s lots of resources and information on Facebook that you may not be even looking for and it may present itself to you.

C. Facebook make fitting in easier, as long as you open up a little about yourself.

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