Homework
Social media platforms and other technology have revolutionized how we communicate with one another and how news is delivered. Unfortunately, social media platforms, and even some news outlets, contain misinformation. In this homework, you will investigate the role of social media in American news media. You will also reflect on these organizations' responsibility to provide accurate information.
Write a 400 to 600 words paper in which you answer the following:
a) What role do the following play in contemporary American society?
b) Traditional news media
c) Social media
d) What do you think the news media's responsibility is in providing accurate information to the public?
e) Are social media platforms responsible for ensuring that the content their users share is accurate and factual? Why or why not?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.