SCM501 Positive and Negative Impact of Social Media on Internet

Assessment: Individual Report

The internet has many important applications, of which, Social Media have become one of the mostly used online service.

Write a report on the following topic: -

• Differentiate among the positive and negative aspects of Social media on the Internet.
• Examine the challenges and measures of security and privacy which are taken when Social media services are used online.
• Choose any two examples of Social media, differentiate their features, applications, determine their suitability for businesses. In your opinion, analyse whether Social media site can be a communication tool?

This assessment addresses LO1, LO2, LO3 and LO4:

LO1:  Explain the key terms and considerations associated with using the internet

LO2:  Undertake the responsibility for personal security when using the internet

LO3:  Generate online research skills

LO4:  Prepare digital communication skills

Further points:

• You can use current peer-reviewed journals and articles to assure that you have an in-depth understanding of the particular topic for Literature Review.
• Make sufficient link between theory and practice.
• Use Harvard style of referencing.