The Effects of Social Networking Sites to the Study Habits of the Students

A Term Paper Presented to
Prof. Ma. Lorena T. Ramos of the English Department
San Beda College
Mendiola, Manila

In Partial Fulfilment of the
Requirements for Business Communication & Research

Philip John S. Sotto
Angel Jean B. Evite
Christian Allen C. Marte
Shaira Nicole M. Espolong
Kyle Xaviery Alcos

March 10, 2015

Topic: The Effects of Social Networking Sites to the Study Habits of the Students of 1AMC SY 2014-2015 in San Beda College
Title: The Effects of Social Networking Sites to the Study Habits of the Students

Statement of the Problem:
The Researchers aimed to describe the behaviour & attitude of the students in contrast of social networking sites to their study habits.

Specifically, it sought answers to the following questions:
1. What are the effects of social networking sites to the study habits of the students?

Statement of the Purpose: The researchers worked on this study in order to:
1. Determine the effects, specifically, the pros & cons of social networking site to the study habits of the students.

Introduction
Back in the 1800s, Prior to the telegraph and telephone the primary source of communication between people other than direct conversation was through letters. Then came the 'beeper' in the 21st century. From the beeper came the personal cell phone, then came the internet, then email, then something called Instant Messaging via the internet. Today, it has seeped into the daily course of people’s lives, changing the way they communicate with each other and do their work.
Social networking site began in the late 1990s in the form of general online communities. Many of those focused on bringing people together to interact with each other through chat rooms. In 2002, Friendster was developed and became part of the