Discuss the processes and concepts of social interaction.
Assignment Overview
“How Does Online Gaming Affect Social Interactions?”,ScienceDaily, September 20, 2007. Research in communications is revealing a new world of social interaction evolving on the Internet. Social networks that emerge from multiplayer gaming are developing into new types of sustainable social interaction according to research. Long lasting relationships with other players may develop over time making multiplayer gaming a vehicle for social development. As discussed in Chapter Five, online communications is an emerging world where privacy, more choices, and possibly diminishing quality of communication are redirecting past modes of social interaction. Respond to the following questions: 1) What are the limitations to internet communications in your experience? 2) Does the internet encourage new types of social interaction? 3) If so, what are they?
Deliverables
A Word document 300 words for the length requirement, in 12-point font, double spacing, APA citations (including a title and reference page), and utilizes paragraph format with complete sentences. This assignment should also respond to the following questions thoroughly and thoughtfully.
Activity Details
Perform the following tasks:
Step 1: List Internet Uses.
Prior to writing your assignment it might be helpful to list all the ways you use the internet. Consider not only online courses, but e-mail, social networking sites, games, etc.
Step 2: Begin Writing.
Consider the number of hours you are online in a given day or week. What impact does that have on your life? In addition, respond to the following questions:
1) What are the limitations to internet communications in your experience?
2) Does the internet encourage new types of social interaction?
3) If so, what are they?
NOTE: Make sure to use quotes, citations, and references to support your work.
Step 3: Look over your Assignment for Spelling or Grammar Errors.
It is always a good idea to proofread your work prior to submission. Take this time to read over your assignment and make sure you have thoroughly and thoughtfully explained your answers to the questions listed above.
Step 4: Make sure to put your assignment in a Word document (12-point font) and clearly label each with the information from the Step 5 example.