Social Networking: Blessing or Curse

Social Networking: Blessing or Curse

Compose a 3-page argumentative essay (plus bibliography). You need to adopt an opinion about the specific topic and defend this position throughout the essay. Back up your arguments with five or more sources, using the MLA format for in-text citations, quotations, and the bibliography. Must use at least five sources and have a bibliography in MLA style at the end of the essay. Topic: Social Networking: Blessing or Curse 1. I think social networking is a blessing because you can keep in touch with distance relatives, and friends.

For example, posting pictures, communicate via Facebook and WhatsApp which is cheaper than paying for calling cards or running up phone bills. Online dating, and to meet/connect with people from different parts of the world. 2. One can use it to promote their business; for example an artist can promote music, tours, sell tickets, etc. Small business owners use social network to connect with current customers, sell products and expand their outreach. 3. Real-time news and information discovery. No longer have to sit around and wait on the evening news. Twitter and CNN delivers news faster through their app via a notification.