EFFECTS OF TWITTER AND FACEBOOK IN THE ACADEMIC STANDING OF STUDENTS A Library Research Paper for English 2: College Writing in English Shera Marie B. Camposano English 2 W – 4R Moses Villanueva‚ Instructor March 22‚ 2012 Introduction According to Kirkpatrick‚ twitter and facebook maybe useful‚ destructive or both (83). Social networking sites such as twitter and facebook are now prominent in the society. A vast amount of people engage in these kinds of website every
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many chemicals it contains‚ and the psychological and social effects that develop over time could hinder the well being of a person who chooses to use it regularly‚ or there could even be a change in the nation’s behavior as a whole. One’s psychological health is very vital to a great quality of life; marijuana legalization could lead to an array of mental mishaps due to the initial rise in marijuana usage. The psychological effects that cannabis induces on a body would include cognitive impairment
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It has been argued that the invention of the television has had many harmful effects on our society. There are a wide range of complaints‚ including‚ but not limited to‚ the corruption of youth because of explicit broadcasts‚ Obesity due to viewers rarely leaving the couch‚ to the use of the television as practically a “baby sitter”. While these may be valid arguments‚ I believe the fact of the matter is that it all comes down to the parents‚ or parent. The parent(s) have control
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The Harmful Effects of Genetically Modified Organisms Genetic Engineering has been around since the 1970’s‚ but the process has become more complicated and ambiguous over time. A genetically modified organism‚ or GMO‚ is a plant‚ animal‚ or microorganism that has been produced to overcome any natural restrictions (Happiness). It encompasses eradicating the DNA‚ manipulating it‚ and then reinserting it into the original or alternative organism (Executive). Although GMO’s have some benefits‚ their
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Harmful effects of pesticides The term pesticide covers a wide range of compounds including insecticides‚ fungicides‚ herbicides‚ rodenticides‚ molluscicides‚ nematicides‚ plant growth regulators and others. Among these‚ organochlorine (OC) insecticides‚ used successfully in controlling a number of diseases‚ such as malaria and typhus‚ were banned or restricted after the 1960s in most of the technologically advanced countries. The introduction of other synthetic insecticides – organophosphate (OP)
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given by doctors about the ill-effects of smoking‚ people continue to smoke. Smokers are addicted to it‚ and even if they want to‚ they cannot refrain from picking up a cigar or cigarette and puffing away. Some youngsters smoke for the sake of society and some feel that would make them appear liberated and broadminded. In the beginning‚ a teenager may take a few puffs from his friend’s cigarette; then comes a time when it becomes an indispensable part of his life. Several puffs lead to the formation
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Chapter I I. Introduction: In today’s modern times‚ computer technology has become a vital part of our life. It helps us to have an easier life. In this competing world‚ the students should have to learn a lot when it comes to education. Everything cannot be taught by a teacher or in school. To face big challenges in life‚ students take up extra learning which can be done through computers. These computers can be used for their personal or recreational activities like listening to music‚
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The Harmful Effects of Watching Television In a culture where most people have at least two TV sets in their homes and are obsessed with watching television‚ it is almost impossible to neglect pointing out the possible harmful effects of watching too much television. Television certainly has much to offer‚ and without a doubt is a great innovation. But when it comes to relying on it‚ whether to be informed or entertained‚ it can certainly affect people negatively. Here are the main harmful effects
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Maryanne Morella Vicki L. Kennedy Written Communications 1 January 29th‚ 2013 The Harmful Effects of “Fracking” The practice of extracting oil from deep underground rock by injecting it with acid is called hydraulic fracturing‚ or “fracking.” The process involves drilling a vertical tunnel‚ sometimes thousands of feet under the earth’s surface‚ until oil or natural gas is found. Next‚ horizontal tunnels are created to pump in water containing erosive chemicals. Fracking is banned in many
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THE EFFECTS OF SCARCITY OF MASSCOMM FACILITIES OF PLMAR IN THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE 4TH YEAR MASS COMMUNICATION STUDENTS SY. 2013-2014 BY: BAYNO‚ PAUL JAYCHO DE LEON‚ DIVINE GRACE ESPELITA‚ JERIE ANN LIWAG‚ CHARLENE RABANOS‚ NATHANIEL B. PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MARIKINA CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND IT’S BACKGROUND Education‚ in every human community‚ is an indispensable instrument for human progress‚ empowerment and effecting national development. This suggests
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