What is New Media?

New media is the transformation of existing media such as film, animation and newspapers (Friedman). The characteristics of new media consists of the 5 C's which are communication, collaboration, community, creativity, and convergence (Friedman). Much of what is known as Web 2.0 may be applied to the term new media (Friedman). Some examples of new media are blogs, myspace, facebook, and wikis (Friedman). New Media is very dynamic were any one can use it and be creative with.


http://cisnet.baruch.cuny.edu/friedman/newmedia/n_whatisnm.htm

The Social Ipact of E-commerce

My topic research is based on the social impact of e-commerce. My research will emphasize how the internet has affected the way people make purchases. I will discuss how people prefer shopping online in the convenience of their home. Why does time play a major part of why e-commerce is successful? In addition, I will discuss how e-commerce has made it easier for consumers to become sellers.