User:Cameron Rumley/sandbox


 * Article Evaluation
 * "Social Media in the United States Presidential elections, 2016" -
 * shows both sides of the election.
 * shows other candidates use of social media.
 * needs more details on other candidates.

Article drafts

 * Positive effects
 * Social media can be a great way to make new friends and stay connected to them. People who use social media tend to be more outgoing and interact with people more not only online but in person as well. Their friends can range from their friends at school to Hollywood celebrities. Social media also provides options for privacy giving you more comfort and reassurance that your private things will not be seen by everyone. You are able to choose who and what can see. As well, most social media apps give you the option to delete or edit what you have already posted. It can also provide a chance to see and meet people from all across the world beyond just your local community. Beyond just what teens can post and who they can meet it is a proven facts that being involved in social media helps improves teens communication skills, social connections, and technical skills. For students they can use social media to help with homework, share due dates or even just ask for help on projects.


 * Social media can have a positive effect on weight and obesity. A study conducted on many adults showed that obese people reacted positively to healthy food images on social media. "Therefore, it seems appropriate to encourage obese individuals to establish and maintain social network connections with others who routinely post images of healthy food in their social media feeds. This helps to provide constant exposure to images that reinforce a lifestyle change." Seeing healthy images on social media can help influence viewers to make healthier decisions.
 * Using social media for learning purposes can have positive effects on students and instructors. A journal posted in the British Journal of Educational Technology provides evidence of the positive correlation. " An Australian research study on various education projects using social media during 2006–2009 shows: social media enables students to learn actively and progress rapidly; social media led to better performance and a higher likelihood of students completing tasks; social media ensure student engagement and motivation for completing tasks; and social media raise student achievement levels (State of Victoria Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, 2010). The Institute for Prospective Technological Studies of European Union also reported that students had positive experience using social media applications through content enhancement, creativity experiences, connectivity enrichment and collaborative engagements (Redecker et al, 2010)." This study shows that students have a positive relationship with learning through social media.