The Impact of Social Media During the 2016 Presidential Election

Description:
The paper should be 5-7 pages in length, double-spaced with 1” margins. Please use 12-pt. Times New Roman.

1. An introduction. Your introduction should include a clear statement of your topic, the purpose and preview two or three main points you will make about your topic.

2. A body. The body of the paper should be two to six paragraphs long, with at least one paragraph for each main point you are trying to make (probably two paragraphs per main point will be more thorough).

3. A conclusion. A conclusion serves to remind the reader what has been covered in the paper. Your conclusion should summarize the content of your main points. You should also have a closing statement. (A closing statement offers your point of view and closure on the topic).

4. Three academic sources and one primary source. You must also cite these sources consistently using APA style citation.

PROMPT: How does the media shape choices during election years?

Choose one aspect of the coverage of elections – say, televised debates or social media campaigns, newspaper/radio/cable news coverage, or another aspect – and talk about how it shapes our understanding of presidential candidates.

TOPIC: The Impact of Social Media During the 2016 Presidential Election

MAIN POINTS:

What types of media appealed to which voters?
What type of media did voters use as a source?
How “techni-savy” was your candidate?
How did it hurt/benefit them?
How far has social media within elections come since 2008?
How does the average voter use social media during elections?
How does social media shape the way we vote?
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