Role of Social Media in Higher Education Students

Research Skills and Using
Information

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
PART B...........................................................................................................................................6
Description of the literature sources............................................................................................6
Process used to select the literature sources................................................................................7
Summary of literature and data....................................................................................................8
Evaluation of the reliability and relevance of the literature sources...........................................9
Reflection...................................................................................................................................10
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Social media plays a very important role in the life of Higher education students and its
various platforms are used by them for various purposes. Research skills are basically the
abilities for finding answers to the questions or finding the solution to the problem. The skills
help in gathering the information about the topic, reviewing the information along with analysing
and interpreting the information in such a manner that helps in bringing solution to the problem.
The topic chosen i.e., “The use of social media by higher education (HE) students – which
platforms and for what purposes” is useful nowadays as most of the people and especially the HE
students are totally depended on the social networking platforms so that they can share and
complete their task also. The research on this topic was chosen as this is used by most of the
people and its demand will increase by day. So the people must be updated and upgraded
according to the situations and time.
Part A

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
 INTRODUCTION
 Background to the problem
 Summary of the literature
 Evaluation of the reliability and
relevance of the literature
sources
 CONCLUSION
 REFERENCES

BACKGROUNDTOTHEPROBLEM
 Social media is playing a meaningful role in the higher education
which is increasing day by day. Social media can help in enhancing
the journey of student’s learning along with making the connection
of students and educators easier.
 The use of social media is increasing nowadays because through
these platforms of social media the teachers can easily connect with
the students and also if social media is embedded in the lessons
also, then the learning can become more relatable, interesting and
engaging.

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 This can be in various forms like blogs, social networking
sites, vlogs, virtual communities and even instant
messaging.
 This enhances the relationships between the students and
the teachers as the students find it easier in communicating,
accessing information and providing information as well.
 Along with learning, it also helps to create awareness and
advertise.
 The students can also be recruited through these social
media platforms which also help in providing perfect
platform for highlighting new courses, teaching staff,
research and the facilities in campus for attracting more
students.