Preferred language style: English (U.S.)

Purpose : The purpose of these position papers is to encourage reflection on a topic relevant to the course, and gain experience applying the complex concepts addressed in the course.

Topic : In what ways do social media affect people and/or organizations who do not participate in them?

Description : In your paper, you should refer to concepts from the class as well as reflect on the topic from a PEST analysis paying attention to political, economic, social and technical factors of the specific topic. Your position papers will be graded according to the following criteria:
? Appropriate reference to and use of concepts from and outside of the course
? Logical argument that clearly supports your position and is sustained by references (rather than simply opinion)
? Clear and correct writing
* References may appear in a bibliography on a fourth page, if necessary. The body of the paper must fit on three pages (so make sure to allow margins).