Though the two authors clearly have different opinions on the topic of Social Networking websites, they still share a commonality. Both authors agree that the use of these websites facilitates communication. While Wei Tang may see the type of communication that occurs as unhealthy, Elizabeth Wood sees the communication as a positive addition to social interaction. Yet, they both agree that the websites generate interaction between humans. Wei Tang shows us this when she admits that these websites offer, "...the possibility of immediate interaction...". Elizabeth Wood demonstrates her similar opinion when she states that, "Social networking lets many more people-who otherwise might never meet-learn from one another." Thus, they both agree on the factual information regarding the purpose of social networking websites, though they differ in interpretation.
Another area of common ground between the two authors is that social networking websites are taking more and more time out of the daily lives of college students. Whether their use be purely for leisure or purely for educational purposes, both authors agree that they consume a large amount of time.
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Good work, Chris!
ReplyDeleteI really like how you utilized quotes to demonstrate your example of commonality between the authors. There is definitely a difference between fact and opinion, and your post shows this perfectly. The other common ground you mentioned had great insight...It is inevitable that social networking has and will continue to become a part of our lives, both academically and personally.