Today's IN CLASS Assignment: Linkedin

What's Linked in?

You tell me. 

You've already completed assignments related to Facebook and Twitter. Now you will explore Linkedin, which is similar to other social networking tools, but is designed especially for professionals. In other words, there's not as much senseless chitchat (i.e. omw GUST) among the users of Linkedin. 

Your assignment today is to research Linked in and answer some questions:

1.  Open a Word file. Name it Your First Name_Your 4 Digit ID #_Linked.docx. In the document be sure to include your full name and student number. You can title the assignment: Linked in.

2.  Answer the following questions. Be certain that you give complete answers (not just cryptic responses, or a phrase or two). Be sure you check your Basic English! You can type the questions into the Word doc and then answer the questions. The last question requires some thought and research:

Do your own work. Do not collaborate! This is NOT a team project. This is an IN CLASS assignment; it's due at the end of class today. 

• What is Linked in? Logical places to begin your research: Linked in, YouTube, Google. Do not "lift" information -- write your own thoughts based on the information you collect about Linked in. Write 2-3 sentences to explain Linked in.
• Create your own Linked in profile. It's free. You can include as little or as much info as you would like in your profile. 
• Search for me on Linked in, or any other person you know who is a member of Linked in, and study our profile. What do you notice that's different about the Linked in profile compared to Facebook and Twitter profiles? Point out the differences and explain which profile you prefer (Twitter, FB or Linked in) and why. Write 3-5 sentences of explanation. 
• Why and when would YOU use Linked in? (If you don't think you ever would, explain why). 1-3 sentences. 
• Assume that you work in a marketing department of a business in Kuwait and the boss asks you, "Should we be on Linked in?" . . . how would you answer? Be sure your answer is specific and complete. Explain why or why not! "Yes" and "No" are inadequate answers. 2-3 sentences. Tip: Search for and read (or view) testimonials from Linked in users who explain why/how they used Linked in and use those testimonials as examples in your report. 

3.  Your Word document must be emailed to me (subject line: Linkedin) by the end of today's class.

Check your English please!