Bibliography

Research Paper References

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  The following blog gives the history and evolution of social media and explains its rapid progression throughout the years.
• Fayle, K. (2007, September 18) . Understanding the legal issues for social networking sites and their users . Retrieved February 19, 2011, from http://articles.technology.findlaw.com/2007/Sep/18/10966.html
  
  This website explains the legal issues surrounding social networking such as defamation and copyright infringement.
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  The following blog explains major security concerns with social networking sites.
• Kimball, L.and Rheingold H. (2003) . How online social networks benefit organizations . Retrieved February 18, 2011, from http://www.groupjazz.com/pdf/osn.pdf
  
  This site states the professional benefits to online social networking.
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  This journal article describes the professional benefits of social media sites, such as recruitment, employment, and advertising.
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  This is a chapter taken from an online paper, which explains the legal and ethical concerns and ramifications in social networking.
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  This is an online newspaper, which explains how social networking influences teens/students and can help stimulate knowledge of technology systems.
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Graphics

• "Globe" clip art on the advantages.html page is obtained from Microsoft Office 2010 clip art collection (retrieved on 04/05/2011).
  
  This clip art shows how people around the world can interact through social networking.
• "Security" clip art on the disadvantages.html page is obtained from Microsoft Office 2010 clip art collection (retrieved on 04/05/2011).
  
  This clip art exemplifies the security concerns that are involved with online social networking.
• "Comm" clip art on the conclusion.html page is obtained from Microsoft Office 2010 clip art collection (retrieved on 04/05/2011).
  
  This clip art encompasses social networking as playing a vital role in global communication and information technology.

Video

• SocialMediaEnergy. (2010, May 4). Social Media Revolution 2010 [Video file]. Retrieved April 5, 2011 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB_P-_NUdLw
  
  This video gives multiple statistics, stating the relevance of online social networking and how it has expanded from a trend into a worldwide social phenomenon.