Computer Mediated Communication Analysis

This paper is based on computer mediated communication, how it transformed the nature of our interpersonal relationships, and what effect it has on the quality of our interpersonal relationships. In this paper, I will be explaining what computer mediated communication is and the form of computer mediated communication that I will focus on for this topic is Facebook.

Computer mediated communication is a process in which human data interaction occurs through one or more networked telecommunication systems. They take place through many types of networking technology and software. This includes email, messaging services, and social networking sites. Key features of CMC include being able to record conversations, formal communication, and user

This made it mandatory for everyone to have a social media account because if you did not, you were left behind. This also enabled a sense of community among users because Facebook helps people with the same interests find each other. For example, a person who loves crochet and amigurumi can finds hundreds and hundreds of groups to join and share their passion and their creations. Facebook is also helpful when you want to ask one of your colleagues regarding a school or workplace matter but you do not have their phone number. Also, if you do not communicate with your friends and family on a daily basis you can use Facebook as a means of getting to know what is going on in their lives. In addition to that, it gives people who do not like talking on the phone another way of communication such as talking through messages. For example, if you wanted to join the Alpha Gamma Delta at UOIT and you did not know anyone from that sorority but you want to join, the only way you would be able to communicate with one of the sister was Facebook messaging. Although one problem with that is the interpretation of your words by reason of not being able to see the tone of the person sending the message. Of course, being that tone can only be heard. Although, social networking sites have helped transform the nature of interpersonal relationships and interactions with others, I feel that it has not really helped the quality of