Methods and Procedures

RESEARCHERS:
     The researchers are: July Ferry and Karina Sadhwani. Both researchers are Organization Communication students from De La Salle University, July Ferry is on her third year and Karina Sadhwani is on her fourth. Both are very competent in doing the research.

DATA GATHERING:
     The approval on the topic was sought from the researchers professor after which the researchers then started surfing the net for the information they needed.

INSTRUMENT FOR DATA GATHERING:
     The main instrument used for this research was a computer with Internet access. A handful of helpful websites were also needed.

DATA ANALYSIS:
     In the sites visited by the researchers, most of them gave the same information about instant messaging. AOL, ICQ, MSN and Yahoo were the consistent most popular and top four. (Click here for DATA.)