Write 600-800 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions with your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

You are at a social media conference and attending a panel discussion on current trends.

What types of questions would you ask? Why?

What types of information would you seek? Why?

The discussion must be written in an integrative manner that fully discusses each discussion point in full, providing complete analysis and utilizing your research.

All research must be cited in the discussion and listed at the end of your post. A minimum of 3 scholarly or professional business references for support are required.

Note: Research is to be academic or professional in scope. Use of blogs, personal Web sites, corporate Web sites, wikis, or other social-media-related sources are not acceptable.

Assignment Objectives

Distinguish between the different social media platforms and domains

Identify appropriate uses and best practices in using social media