Research Paper on Outline

Topic: Social Interaction

Research Question: In what ways does social interaction in Second Life differ from that in real life?


Outline:

I. Introduction
a. Attention Grabber
b. Research Question

II. Body
a. Social interaction in Second Life can be affected by the appearance of their avatar.
i. In Second Life you have to opportunity to create your avatar as you wish.
ii. In real life people across may not interact because of physical appearance, as within Second Life this appearance can affect social interaction.
b. Most social interaction between avatars is thorough text chats.
i. When social interaction is not face-to-face, it can cause anxiety or stress on some individuals.
ii. Silent spaces in interaction are not as awkward for avatars.
c. Places where high levels of interaction occur (bars, beaches, clubs, etc.) are just a click away.
i. This is much easier than in real life, no transportation involved.
ii. Different places can be visited in one night.

III. Conclusion
a. Restate main ideas