Quote, paraphrase, and citation #2

Quote: "The Internet has failed to turn us all into nerds. Despite the fears of some prognosticators in the World Wide Web's early days, we are not hunched over our keyboards, retreating to virtual worlds to escape reality, according to a new study published Wednesday [Jan. 25, 2006]. As a matter of fact, Americans are using the Internet and other modern communications tools to keep in touch with a wider assortment of friends, some of whom they meet in person more often because they can find them online." (Dallas Morning News) This article reveals that technological developments haven't replaced personal interaction and have actually strengthened personal ties, according to a study "released by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, a nonprofit group that explores the Web's effects on people."

Paraphrase: Social networking has deteriorated to create a society of "dweebs". In spite of the visionaries concern for the internet, leaving to believe we waste our time arched over our computers or laptops lingering around on the web. It is believed, from a study done in January 25, 2006, that teens and young adults are escaping actuality, and prefer our 3 dimensional virtual creation. the truth behind our reasons for accessing these networks a great deal is so we can stay in communication with our friends and/or family. These networks make it easier to get a hold of our friends in a more time quick way, and most of the time the virtual friends do meet up close in person. This shows that networks are not effecting face-to-face interaction among teen and young adults and it ascends the relationship more efficiently.

Citation: Harrison, Crayton. "Internet Strengthens Personal Ties, Pew Study Finds." DISCUS.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Nov 2010. <http://sks.sirs.com.wf2dnvr14.webfeat.org/cgi-bin/hst-article-display?id=SSC1027-0-7347&artno=0000246789&type=ART&shfilter=U&key=&title=Internet%20Strengthens%20Personal%20Ties%2C%20Pew%20Study%20Finds&res=Y&ren=Y&gov=Y&lnk=N&ic=N>.