In this assignment, you will be addressing the impact of social media on the 2016 presidential election. This assignment must be a minimum of 350 - 400 words. Points will be deducted for not meeting the minimum word requirement.
This assignment is due by 11:59PM on Wednesday ,19 October, 2016.
Read the articles at the links below and then answer the following questions:
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/09/2016-election-social-media-ruining-politics-213104
https://www.govtech.com/social/2016-Presidential-Election-Circus-Is-Social-Media-the-Cause.html
https://www.cio.com/article/3125120/social-networking/how-social-media-is-shaping-the-2016-presidential-election.html
1. Based upon the articles above, how has social media influenced the 2016 presidential elections? Has this influence been positive or negative? You MUST cite specific examples from the articles in response to these questions. Points will be deducted for not citing the articles directly.
2. Do you agree or disagree with the arguments made in the articles in regards to social media? Why or why not?