THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CROWDSOURCING

Crowdsourcing is, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary quoted on Wikipedia, a revolutionary means of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by seeking contributions from a large group of people, and especially from an online community. It is a novel way of conducting business and a natural culmination of all that the latest trends. Research the topic, make notes and discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
Refer to my second blog, The Essay Archive, for sample essays: https://theessayarchive.blogspot.com.tr/  

READING MATERIAL TO MAKE NOTES ON

1. “Crowdsourcing: Pros, Cons And More” By: Darren Stevens;  http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/what-is-crowdsourcing/

2.       “Crowdsourcing Offers Valuable Benefits for Small Businesses Needing Design Work”

http://www.firmology.com/2013/07/05/crowdsourcing-offers-valuable-benefits-for-small-businesses-needing-design-work/

3.       “The Ups and Downs of Crowdsourcing” By Paul Sagget; http://advertising.about.com/od/insidetheindustry/a/The-Ups-And-Downs-Of-Crowdsourcing.htm

4.       “Crowdsourcing: 9 Hidden Pitfalls of This New Method of Generating Business Name” By Marcia Yudkin; http://www.yudkin.com/crowdsourcing.htm

VIDEOS TO WATCH AND MAKE NOTES ON

1.       “Crowdsourcing: Harnessing the Collective” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxGkSNvxRHQ

2.       “The Rise of Crowdsourcing: Power to the Crowd” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beQRindBqoU This video is really special because it is a panel discussion covering the pros and cons