Primary Research Log

Productivity: Productivity refers to a measure of production efficiency. In a general context, it may refer to the ratio of inputs to the production output. In the context of this research, productivity will be used to indicate the increased proficiency in both spoken and written English in students. It is noteworthy that the productivity of students may be defined, as well as measured using production data, otherwise known as exams.

John, S. ( 2000). Social network analysis: a handbook. New York: SAGE.

In addition, many U.K students who engage in social networking have found it addictive. In essence, they may not pay much attention to their English grammar lessons, as well as other productive issues in their lives. This not only lowers productivity in the English lessons but also in other areas, as well.

Boyd, d., & Ellison, N. (2007). Social Network Sites: Definition, History, and Scholarship. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 13(1).

There is also positive influence on the English proficiency in U.K students since they are more likely to be communicating in it than before. In fact, research shows a remarkable increase in the productivity of English students.  U.K students who are not fond of speaking in the conventional classes are willing to write thoughtful, lengthy responses to prompts in the online discussions.

John C, 1996. Social Networks and Social Influences in Adolescence. London: Routledge

It is noteworthy that social networking has a positive influence on the comprehension capabilities of students in the U.K. In essence, the asynchronous nature of the tools used in social networking allows English students in the U.K to read the prompts, comprehend it by allowing it to percolate in their brains prior to writing a response. The “Wait time” may not be very possible in real-life environments.

Juliette P, 2010. Social Media, Fame, and Influence. New York: Pearson Technology Group

In addition, social networking allows for more interaction between students and their teachers. It is noteworthy that many U.K. students who may be too shy to ask questions in the conventional classrooms would find solace behind the screens when engaging in social networking. They can ask questions, have an immediate feedback from their teachers and also, exchange reading materials with other students, which leads to an increase in their productivity in English.

Robert L. C, & Andrew P, 2004. The hidden power of social networks: understanding how work really gets done in organizations. New York: Harvard Business Press, Jun 1, 2004

The primary goal for this research is to determine the opinions of English students in high schools in the U.K. about the effects of the influence of social networking on their academic productivity in general and their English productivity.............