In our country, the phenomenon of social networking sites is no longer unfamiliar, and in fact social networking
sites have become one of the most efficient tools in channeling every latest updates from many institutions, or even
individuals. The emergence has definitely attracted the young generation. It is important to note that today’s youths
play a very significant role in determining the future of our nation. In particular, today’s workplaces and employers
view communication as one of the main skills a graduate must have. We have heard of graduates who could not
speak at interview sessions or, worse still, graduates who completely look foolish during their presentations when
they could not deliver a successful presentation. Hence, we want our graduates to be capable communicators,
presenters, and skilled negotiators. This is the reason why this particular study is significant because it is vital for us
to really determine whether or not these social networking sites have any influences on the students’ communication
skills. That is due to the fact that communication skills can really determine a person’s capability in leading,
persuading, conveying accurate information, getting the facts right and the list goes on. As we know, even though
some people might be excellent in academic, but if their communication skills are poor, it will be less likely for
them to excel in anything that requires excellent communication skills especially when they embark on the working
lives. Hence, the study hopes to provide some information which could be useful if the social networking sites are
proven to have negative influences on students’ communication skills.