SOC 100 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Online Social Networking Paper

Complete the following, individually:

•       Enter at least one online social networking website of your choice.
•       Explore and participate in the site.

 Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word analysis paper, as a team, and address the following components:

•          Identify the accessed online social network sites.
•          Describe the sites’ purposes, content, and participant populations.
•          Describe each individual’s experience in the chosen site.
•          Address the following questions:

1.     What is the cultural significance of online social networks?
2.    What is the social effect of online social networks?
3.    What potential effect do online social networking sites have on face-to-face interaction?
4.    What cultural values are reinforced or challenged by online social networking sites?
5.    What are possible future online social networking trends?

 Provide a conclusion that includes the following:

•           An assessment of the current, primary traditional agent of socialization in our society
•           A prediction on whether or not social networking sites will become the primary 21st century agent of socialization in our society

 Utilize at least one reference and in-text citation in your paper.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.