Assignment 1 UU114

TOPIC:DISCUSS THE DISADVANTADES AND ADVANTAGES OF SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORK in FIJI
DISCUSSION ESSAY: BLOCK METHOD
PLAN
TITLE: social media network the latest technological invention and the reasons for its popularity in Fiji.
C: the use of social media network in Fiji
L: Disadvantages and advantages
D: evaluate (discuss)
Introduction
Context:
Popular social activity
Subject: Social media provide endless contact and socialization benefits however it has many disadvantages and advantages
LIMITED SUBJECT: social media in Fiji
ISSUE: advantages and disadvantages of using social media
THESIS STATEMENT: Hence, this essay will discuss in depth both the disadvantages and advantages of using the social media network in Fiji
SUPPORTS FOR THESIS:
SIDES 1: disadvantage of using social media network
Argument 1: loss of emotional connection
I. The typed messages do not convey the physical emotion.
II. One cannot see the genuine feelings of remorse or happiness
III. For example if one hurts the other and says sorry by message, it becomes very difficult to assess the level of truth.

IV. thus social media is like a machine without emotion
Argument 2: causes distraction
I. Social media makes one feel unaware of what is happening around the user
II. Social media use distract one from assignment ,family, visitors
III. For example face book edicts ignore the value of family time, leading to collapse of family bonds.
IV. Thus social creates distance between family bonds
Argument 3: reduction of face to face communication skill
I. The spoken words are much easier to understand and messages are hard to interpret
II. Loss of skills required on how to address issues when asked face to face becomes difficult.
III. There is a vast difference in face to face interaction and the use of key board, for example currently in Fiji people find it awkward to communicate at a personal level due to the lack of communication skills.
IV. Therefore social media reducer’s physical communication skill.
Transition paragraphs: while at this point, there are numerous disadvantages of engaging in online social media network which are in terms of loss of emotional connection, causes distraction and reduction of face to face communication skill. However there are many advantages associated with the use of social media network including cost, worldwide connection and sharing information in real time.
Side 2
Advantages of using social media network
Argument 1: cost related
I. Social media allows free access to sites
II. Free advertisement for small business to reach the targeted market
III. For instance. The viral nature of the social media allows the information to reach a large number of audiences in a short time.eg Jack of Fiji.
IV. Thus social media is beneficial in terms cost.

Argument 2: worldwide connection
I. Faster way to make connection by using Facebook, twitter
II. One is able to make new friends ,business connection
III. For example one is able to engage in several activities such as romance, seeking a new job, assistance.
IV. Thus social media allows connection by linking the user to the World Wide Web. Argument 3: information sharing in real time
I. Scholars can use this tool to share and ask information online
II. Business can also use to organize meeting ,conference
III. For example students can use the online services to get information faster rather than going through 6 or7 library books. Business can call and organize meeting faster by using instant messaging feature of the social media network.
IV. thus social media helps in education and business
Conclusion
Restatement of thesis: it can be concluded that the use of social media in Fiji is extremely popular; however it has both advantages and disadvantages
Implication social media is gaining popularity in Fiji
Recommendation: social media comes with risks however it connects people and information. One should evaluate the pros and cons before engaging in online activity.

Abstract
This essay will examine the disadvantage and advantage of engaging in social media network in Fiji.it will first evaluate the disadvantages of using the social media network in terms of, loss of emotional connection, cause distraction and loss of communication skill. . On the other hand there are favorable arguments based on the advantages of using social media network in Fiji. The advantages of social media network including cost, worldwide connection and sharing information in real time. Finally, the essay will conclude by stating that advantages outweigh the disadvantages worldwide connection and information sharing in real time

Topic: THE ADVANTADES AND DISADVANTAGES OF SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORK in FIJI
The social media network is the latest tool of the twenty first century in Fiji. Social media was first used to interact with family and friends, colleges, strangers sitting far away from the user. Today the social media has taken a new dimension for business houses in Fiji. The speed and the viral nature of the social media network is gaining popularity among the Fijian population. Hence this essay will discuss about the disadvantages and advantages of using social media network.
To begin with, this leads to the loss the emotional connection in a sense that typed messages do not convey the physical emotion.one is not able to see the feeling of happiness or sadness physically. For example if someone hurts the other and says sorry, it becomes very hard to see the genuine feelings of remorse.in addition if someone hurts the other it becomes easy just by typing while face to face interaction may save the relationship.
Secondly, the use of social media causes distraction for the user. Social media makes one feel unaware of what is happening around the user .social media distract one from studies .it also drives one away from family and visitors. For example Facebook addicts ignore the value of family time .this may lead to children to drift away from parental advice. This can lead to family break up and loss of family bond.
Moreover reduction of face to face communication skill due to the fact the communication is enabled by massages. The spoken words are much easier to understand and sometimes it becomes very hard to interpret the written in massages.one finds it awkward to address public or issues when asked face to face. There is a vast difference in face to face interaction then the use of keyboard. For example currently in Fiji there is a growing problem while communicating at a personal level.
In addition, the growing issue of account hacking is also creating a lot of insecurity. Thousands of Facebook and twitter account have been hacked. For example in Fiji two usp students hacked a bank account and managed to transfer around 16000 Fijian dollars. This case was proved and justice was done however many unknown hacking may have taken place without being noticed.
While at this point, engaging in online social media network has disadvantages which are in terms of loss of emotional connection, causes distraction and reduction of face to face communication skill. However numerous positive features are associated with the use of social media network including cost, worldwide connection and sharing information in real time The first advantage of using the social media network is in relation to cost. The nature of social media network is such that it allows free access to the sites that are available either on the Facebook, twitter or LinkedIn. The business houses whether a small entrepreneur for example nishi attire or a large company such Jacks of Fiji are able to advertise on the same website without any cost. The single user on the same platform is also able to connect with relative, friends and strangers without any cost. The free access makes it so popular with the Fijians.
In addition, the amazing feature of the social media network is the instant worldwide connection. Social media network connects family, relatives, strangers as well as business houses with a click of a button. The user is able engage in several activities at one time. For example engage in business activity or romance and chat with families close and abroad on the same platform. The instant connection saves time.
Furthermore the social media enables to share information in real time. The teachers and students are able to link with each other in a classroom. Social media also allows business conference and share information in real time. For example students can use the online services rather than flipping over six or seven books. Business can organize meeting and conference in a short period of time.
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Finally it can be concluded that with the due evidence it shows that social media contains advantages and disadvantages. The discussion shows that even though the social media has various disadvantages there is growing popularity of social media. The young and old keep in touch with family and friends via Facebook and twitter. However one should evaluate the pros and cons of the use of social media. Lastly every day the users of Facebook and twitter keep on growing in Fiji.

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