The Disadvantages of Social Media and Their Impact on Crime Rates

Negative Impact of Social Media on Communication

This assignment is intended to give you practice in academic writing.  It requires you to refer to materials/ articles (minimum, 3 articles) and include relevant ideas and quotes in your essay.  You are also required to acknowledge ideas and concepts from sources that are included in your writing.

 

TOPIC

The disadvantages of social media have long been the topic of debate. People argue that that social media has not only affected communication but also contributed to crime rates.

As example, several Internationals were allegedly using the social media to scam Malaysians for money. There were also several fraud schemes by notorious Malaysians which lead to a lot of victims losing thousands of savings. It seems that the use of social media has bring more harm than good.

 

Persuade your readers on your stand of the issue above. Elaborate comprehensively with convincing techniques and relate with personal examples.

Additionally, give suggestions on how to safeguard oneself from falling into the scam/fraud schemes.

TASK

For this assignment, you need to:

i. Prepare an outline for your essay (must be submitted before the essay - in one document as the essay).

ii. Write an essay and discuss the issue(s) related to the above topic and give reasons for your suggestions / opinions.