Discuss the advantages of using social media sources when conducting research

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: Social media sources can extend your reach in gathering information. Consider the following possible ways that blogs, tweets, online videos, and slide sharing sites can contribute to your research. They can help you find experts and other useful sources not published through books or articles. Social media can also allow you to request information through surveys and question-answer sites. Finally, social media can give you a platform for conducting primary research by collecting anecdotal evidence—evidence from people's experiences—which may not be scientifically valid or representative but may still provide insight into your topic.