The document provides an introduction to Twitter, including what it is, how to use it, terms associated with it, who to follow, and what types of content to post. It describes Twitter as a microblogging platform where users post 140 character statements. It outlines how to sign up and navigate the basic features, and recommends following friends, news organizations, and interesting people. It also cautions users to limit who they follow and avoid inappropriate content in their own posts.

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4. Or You Could Look at It This Way… Blog Chat Rooms Instant (Text) Message Twitter

6. The Twitter Screen In this box, you type 140-character entries called “Tweets” These are the tweets of people you follow Different actions and menus

9. Following People Look over the profile and types of entries… Then click the follow button Also check out who they follow

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