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Social Media platforms can be utilized in several ways to extract a variety of research content. One of the most useful resources is statistics drawn from social media platforms allowing us to see what interfaces are most effective. For an example: “700 YouTube video links are shared on Twitter every minute, 500 years of YouTube videos are watched on Facebook every day, The equivalent of 100 Hours of video is uploaded to YouTube each minute and 99% of US online specialty retailers use YouTube, up from 93% in 2012” (“28 Must See Social Media Statistics”). Social Media is also a great resource in finding information on campus related topics. For an example theRyersonRTA twitter feed allows RTA students to get updates on events, facilities, etc.
News Coverage and current events are also widely found throughout social media. During the Colorado floods of 2013 audiences no longer had access to TVs as broadcasts were suspended. The television stations in Denver utilized Twitter to post updates for locals in the progress in disaster relief. Lastly social media is an excellent way to research trends among the current youth. If you’re looking for the next big thing or what is new and popular; looking through the major social networks is a great way in finding this information. For an example when actors or musicians gain popularity this can be monitored by how many twitter or Facebook followers they have and YouTube views they have.
Citations
Ostrow, Joanne. “Social Media plays a key role in Colorado flood coverage.” Ostrow off the record. The Denver Post, 16 Sep 2013. Web. 23 Sep 2013. <http://blogs.denverpost.com/ostrow/2013/09/16/social-media-plays-key-role-in-co-flood-coverage/16485/>.
“RyersonRTA.” Twitter. N.p.. Web. 23 Sep 2013. <https://twitter.com/RTARyerson>.
“28 Must See Social Media Statistics.” Social Media Today. N.p., 11 Aug 2013. Web. 23 Sep 2013. <http://socialmediatoday.com/node/1656466>.
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