Annotated Bibliography-3 sources

Derbyshire, David. "Social websites harm children’s brains: Chilling warning to parents from top neuroscientist." Mail Online (2009): Web. 16 Feb 2010.

This article discusses the physiological changes that occur in the brains of younger people using social networking sites. Neuroscientists have made a connection between social networking sites and the inability of younger people to communicate and concentrate effectively.

The article’s limitations are that it is not published in a medical journal, possibly because the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) has not been recently updated to include such medical and psychological issues. This can cause some controversy of whether or not the information is supported by other medical professionals. The audience however, can be both other people in the health profession as well as teachers and concerned parents.

This article has proved to be helpful with my project. Because my project is based on how the advent of social networking sites affect our relationships and the way people communicate with others. There have been many medical professionals who have commented on the article stating “the brain of a children, up till high school age are neurologically soft and are vulnerable to disruptions to the development of their neurological skills.”

Karan, Tim. "The Impact of Social Networking on Bands." Alternative Press (2009): Web and print. 11 Feb. 2010.

This article gives an idea of how we can connect to people whom we physically do not know. There are now ways to be connected to those who have the same interests as us who can be half way around the world from us. It also shows how bands have maintained their own publicity through use of these sites. It allows them to connect with their fans as well as to be "discovered".

The limitations of this article are that it is in a magazine that does not reach a lot of readers who would fall into this demographic. Because it is an alternative press publication, the viewership is much smaller. The audience is however, anyone who has an interest in music.

This article has helped with my project by providing further proof, that not only have our relationships with the people we consider our friends have changed, but that it is also changing the music industry.

Kornblum, Janet, and Mary Beth Marklein. "What you say online could haunt you." USA Today.com (2006): n. pag. Web. 11 Feb 2010.

The basic concept behind this article is that people need to be wary of the things they post on their social networking webpages.

With the publication being USA Today's website, anyone who logs on to read the news has access to it. So there are very little limitations to the article.

This article is accurate about things that have been posted being able to come back and haunt you. Now employers are looking up prospective employees on these sites and determining what will come of the situation.