The document discusses several social networks - Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. It provides an overview of the purpose and basic functions of each platform. For Facebook, it describes how to sign up, find friends, and share updates. For Twitter, it outlines how to sign up, find people to follow, and engage in conversations. For Google+, it explains how to request an invitation, create circles of friends and interests, and post updates. It concludes with some tips for staying safe online like using unique passwords and verifying suspicious links.

1. Social Networking:Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ Mary Rotman Publicist, O’Reilly Media

2. What is Social Networking?How do I use it?And how do I stay safe online?

3. Social Networks: websites created for people (or organizations) who are connected by friends, family, or common interest.

6. Reconnect with old schoolmates, business partners, coworkers, etc.

7. Post pictures from recent trips, family events, or just to show off your grandkids

12. Start finding your friends

15. Start finding your friends

16. Fill out your profile information

19. Start finding your friends

20. Fill out your profile information

21. Add a profile picture

33. Find friends & favorite businesses

46. Find friends & favorite businesses

47. Edit what can be seen on your profile

50. Find friends & favorite businesses

51. Edit what can be seen on your profile

52. Explore the Facebook home page

56. Find friends & favorite businesses

57. Edit what can be seen on your profile

58. Explore the Facebook home page

59. Post your first status update

61. Connect with people of similar interests

62. Learn about upcoming events happening in your area

75. Edit your account settings & profile

76. Find people to “follow”

77. Who does Twitter think you should follow?

78. What are your interests?

86. Tweets

90. Tweets

91. RTs

94. Tweets

95. RTs

96. Hashtags

99. Tweets

100. RTs

101. Hashtags

102. @replies

105. Tweets

106. RTs

107. Hashtags

108. @replies

109. DMs

111. Follow people that interest you

112. Keep up with recent news

113. and similar to Facebook:

114. Post pictures, links, and status updates

115. but still unique:

116. Google+ allows you to add friends, coworkers, acquaintances, even celebrities, into specific “circles”

126. Edit your profile

127. Create your circles

128. Friends: Your real friends, the ones you’re comfortable sharing private details with.

129. Family: Your close and extended family, with as many or as few in-laws as you want.

139. Don’t click on any links unless you know where they lead & the person who sent them to you.

140. Anyone’s account can get compromised, so if someone you trust sends you a message that you aren’t sure about, check with them first.