example of expository essay

Abstract

In this paper tells about how to be influence the computer and internet for society. Actually around the world, nowadays all of the people can use computer for anything. Such as search the materials, for work and get the application games. But now not only for this one but also for get the internet.

Computers once had a singular purpose: to solve mathematical equations. Rapid advances in computer technology have altered the way in which people interact with computers, as well as the functionality of these intelligent machines. With the advent of a worldwide and nearly universally accessible Internet, the way in which we interact with each other has changed drastically. People from all over the world can instantaneously exchange both business and personal information.

“The internet is probably most famous for the ability to spread information, fact or fiction” (Nikolovska, 2007). Despite the many positive influences the Internet has had on our society, one cannot ignore the negative repercussions. Internet has revolutionized interpersonal communication since its inception with advances such as email and instant messaging. More recently, websites devoted entirely to communication have emerged. The most popular example of such social networks is Facebook. Upload photographs and personalize many aspects of their own unique pages within the site.

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1.      Abstract ………………………………………………………………………………….1

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3.      The computer, internet, and society …………………………………………………...3

4.      References ……………………………………………………………………………….4

The Computer, Internet, and Society

Computers once had a singular purpose: to solve mathematical equations. Rapid advances in computer technology have altered the way in which people interact with computers, as well as the functionality of these intelligent machines. With the advent of a worldwide and nearly universally accessible Internet, the way in which we interact with each other has changed drastically. People from all over the world can instantaneously exchange both business and personal information. Internet commerce has become a huge part of the daily lives of millions, as well as social networking and streaming media. Most recently, portable electronics capable of nearly all internet-related tasks have become a common possession for the average middle-aged American. The unlimited free exchange of information has changed, and is continuing to shift society at large in a profound way.

“The internet is probably most famous for the ability to spread information, fact or fiction” (Nikolovska, 2007). Despite the many positive influences the Internet has had on our society, one cannot ignore the negative repercussions. Many vendors have become faceless, and the examination of goods prior to purchase has been reduced to pictures. While there are many reputable online stores, there are those with less ethical aims. People must be wary of any and all information sharing and purchases conducted online to avoid the transfer of funds or personal data to unscrupulous entities. Likewise, information obtained via the Internet needs to be scrutinized in order to determine accuracy.

Personal safety threats related to the popularity of social networks, especially amongst youngsters, is another huge Internet-related issue. “They are taking us somewhere exciting, but we have to work out how we deal with the fading boundaries these tools have left in their wake, and that means rewriting our social rules as we go along”(Hoover, 2009). With the human race being a social species by nature, it was inevitable that new advanced methods of communication would eventually be developed. The Internet has revolutionized interpersonal communication since its inception with advances such as email and instant messaging. More recently, websites devoted entirely to communication have emerged. The most popular example of such social networks is Facebook. Upload photographs and personalize many aspects of their own unique pages within the site. They may then connect and share this information with as many people as they desire. Social networks have gained such popularity that one is nearly certain to find their friends and co-workers via online means.

Given the degree of impact the Internet has had on society in its relatively short existence, the long-term implications are unforeseeable. A world in which all people may communicate openly with one another, regardless of the physical distance between them, was once no more than a tempting idea, but is now the norm. The world is analogous to an organism, and to quote a fictional doctor: “All organisms evolve and develop along patterns only recognized in retrospect.” It will probably be not sooner than until we experience the results of the Internet’s influence on society that we may be able to evaluate them.

References

Cybercrime.Gov. (2011, February). 2010 U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Annual Report on Intellectual Property Enforcement. Retrieved from http://www.cybercrime.gov/ipecreport2010.pdf.

Nikolovska, M. (2009). Ezine Articles. Retrieved from http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Influence-Of-The-Internet-On-Peoples-Social-And-Psychological-Realities&id=524319.

Hoover, L. (2009, April 07). Pc World. Retrieved from http://www.pcworld.com/article/162719/how_social_networking_has_changed_society.html.

Assigntment 6

Expository essay

The computer, Internet, and Society

                                         

Writing 4

Name                   : Heri Sugianto

NIM                     : 2011.IRB. 0000008

Tutor                   : Mrs. Henhen Nurhaeni, M.Hum