0COMM11040: PROFILE OF A RESEARCH ESSAYINTRODUCTIONa) Background information: Technology has been so convenient for mankind in the 21st century and has changed the way we interact with others. Skype offers different types of calling services such as computer to landline service for both local and international calls. b) Attention: “In less than 2 years and with limited marketing resources, Skype went from zero to 50 million registered users. ” (Hammar, 2008)c) Thesis Statement: Skype is the best communication tool in recent years, thanks to which we can make calls anywhere on the Internet. Future advancements of Skype will definitely make it a popular communication application on the Internet. BODY PARAGRAPHSa) Topic Sentence #1: Skype has several features such as conference calls, instant calls, file sharing and screen sharing, which are useful for allowing the user to connect and share information.b) Supporting ideas/evidence: Skype It's easy enough to use, so people don't need to be tech savvy - many users just want to communicate with their friends and family...