THE TWO SIDES OF THE INTERNET( BY JULIO ROA)

JULIO ROA
INSTRUCTOR: MR.LEVERETT
RESEARCH PROPOSAL


THE TWO SIDES OF THE INTERNET

I became interested in the Internet topic after reading some remarkable articles that provide a lot of information about the Internet benefits as well as the drawbacks, particularly articles related to children and the Internet. The Internet is a collection of interconnected computer networks, linked by copper wires, fiber – optic uses small cables, and wireless connection (Boustany, 2007). The World Wide Web is one of the services available via the Internet along with various others including e-mail, file sharing, online gaming and others. According to Internet World States (2007), as of December 30, 2007, 1.319 billion people use the Internet for different purposes. According to Slabber (2007), a writer on policy issues for the Washington, D.C. has asserted that the Internet is becoming a basic feature of global civilization. At present, there is a strong controversy about whether it should be restricted or if it should not. Some people talk about narrowing the technology gap (Boustany, 2007). Other people say that freedom in cyberspace is a pre –requisite for an information society ( Utsumi, 2005). In fact, the Internet is a very popular resource among people today.
In my paper, I plan on writing that the Internet has abundant information and benefits, but it should be limited among the children whose ages range between 6 and 12 years old. First, children become addicted. Secondly, children can experience pornography online. Next, children experience violent games that can cause a negative effect.
I have found notable resources about advantages and disadvantages as well as helpful websites with fascinating information. I still need to find articles related to the different games offered by the Internet.

REFERENCES

Boustany, N. (2007, March 7). Human Rights Faults China’s Curbs on Internet. The Washington Post. Retrieved on March 30, 2008, from www.lexisnexis.com
US Department of Justice (2005, November 5). Computer Crime and Intelligence Property Section Retrieved on March 29, from www.usduj.gov
The New York Times (2008, March 26) Retrieved on April 2, 2008, from www.frankonomics.blogs.ny
Young Media Australia (2008, Jan 23) The Internet: benefits, dangers, and strategies. Children and the Media. Retrieved on April 4, 2008, from ww.youngmedia.org.au
Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section. (n. d ) Field Guidance on New Authorities That Relate To Computer Crime and Electronic Evidence. United States Department of Justice. Retrieved on April 6,2008, from wwwcybercrime.gov