Task Definition

Which Social Media to Pick?

Your first task is to decide which social media tool to focus on. Below are a few examples of social media sites you might be interested in exploring. Provided is a link to the tools homepage as well as a description of the tool.

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 Twitter is a online social networking tool that allows users to send and read text-based messages of up to 140 characters, known as "tweets."

 

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 Facebook is a online social networking tool that allows users to post status updates, photos, and videos to share among their "friends".

 

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 YouTube is a online social networking tool that allows users to post and share videos through channels and playlists.

What do I do?

Click on the tabs across the top of the screen to guide you through the process.  For best results, follow them across but you can move between tabs as well.

1. Task Definition

2. Information Seeking Strategies

3. Location and Access

4. Use of Information

5. Synthesis

6. Evaluation


Good luck!