Cyber Bullying

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that cyber bullies are Internet users who prey on their victims through threats and intimidation. Just like bullying on the playground, individuals victimized by bullies can feel the negative effects for a lifetime and, in extreme cases, can lead to death. The author presents a case study of cyber bullying between two female students. The paper concludes that it is the responsibility of educators and administrators to take a pro-active approach to mitigate incidents of cyber bullying in the early stages. The author also presents some solutions to this problem, which can be used by teachers.

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Abstract
Introduction
Methods
Case Study of Anna and Dana
Results
Solutions
Summary

From the Paper:

"The MySpace incident was the first of at least six additional incidents involving the use of this website. Anna began hearing from others in the school about what they had read. Anna was outraged and went to her parents. Her parents were upset also and took the matter to the school administrators. The school agreed to convene a meeting with both sets of parents and a counselor from the school.
"In the end, the friendship between Anna and Dana was definitely over. Dana stopped posting fabrications about Anna on her MySpace webpage."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "Annoying someone online becomes federal crime." Wikinews.org. January 10, 2006.
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