What theory, developed by Joseph Walther (1995), explains how CMC and face-to-face communication are both successful in building relationships?

There is a constant stream of news stories discussing instances of people (famous or not) posting something online, thinking they are sharing it with close friends, and facing a severe public backlash. What best practice in running a social media feed should people follow to avoid this?

Misty is a single mother with two children looking for a job and a relationship. Misty uses the screen name RockStarMom2 when chatting with friends and uploading pictures on Flickr. What does RockStarMom2 represent for Misty?

New media are mutually active and allow users to probe, question, and constantly find information. What are four interactive technologies beyond the Internet?

Summarize how the control changed from few to many during the New Media Age.

There are a variety of ways new media are personalized. Describe how this distinct characteristic is displayed in new media.

Describe how new media provides a space for public self-presentation.

How has human communication become dependent on computers?

Explain how Erving Goffmans theory of self-presentation relates to computer-mediated communication.

Is it easier for individual to self-disclose in person or through computer-mediated communication? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples from the text.

Explain how CMC can create an online community. What are the benefits of creating a community this way? What are the drawbacks? Be sure to use terms from the text to explain.