The purpose of the discussion question is to allow you to demonstrate your understanding of the unit’s key learning points and how you might apply them in a given situation. Participating in the discussion question forum provides you with an opportunity to compare your ideas to ideas from others in your class.
Search for a retail product on Google several times, and related products, then visit Yahoo or another popular site to see if your past behavior is helping advertisers track you. Then visit your Facebook page and examine the ads shown in the right margin. What is being advertised and how do you believe it is relevant to your interests or online behavior?
To earn full credit, post an initial response of a minimum of 500 words that includes at least one APA citation and the associated reference by Wednesday 11:59 PM PT and post a substantive response of a minimum of 200 words that includes at least one APA citation and the associated reference to at least two class members by Sunday 11:59 PM PT.