Discuss social media’s impact or influence on a certain area.
Throughout the second half of this course, we will be discussing social media’s impact on public relations,
advertising, marketing, and journalism.
You can choose to analyze one of those areas OR another topic such as social justice, television, politics,
dating, etc. The purpose of the project is for you to research a topic that you’re passionate about. The topic chosen should be specific. For example, if you choose social media and television, you may analyze how the use of Twitter during live television may impact ratings.
The following questions must be answered in your research paper:
- Background and/or history of your topic. Set the scene.
- What social media platform(s) are you focusing on and why?
- Was there a negative or positive impact in regards to social media on your topic? Use visuals and/or statistical evidence to back up your claim. Consider their target audience. You MUST pick aside.
- Would you change the way the industry you researched used the social media platform? If so, what would you adjust? If not, why do you feel it worked?