Once you complete the reading, follow the Twitter of a News Site (see links below for examples) for two days, then compose a one page reflection based on your observations. Be sure to include answers to the questions below:
Based on your readings and observations, what role does social media play in democracy?
How do you think social media will impacts politics?
Explain: If you could ban ALL social media for 30 days prior to an election, would you do it? Explain why or why not, use evidence from your readings and observations, to support your answer.
Twitter News Sites
The Daily Beast @thedailybeast
New York Times @nytimes
Fox News @foxnews
Politico @politico
NprPolitics @nprpolitics
Submission Instructions: Please submit a one-page reflection (500 word minimum) where you address the questions above AND reflect on your observation of the Twitter feed of a news organization. You need to compose a narrative. Do not answer the questions individually. I will not grade it. Your reflection can be uploaded or submitted within the text box provided. Please make sure your reflection has a heading, in addition it must be 12pt., double-spaced, Times Roman font. Also, take the time to proofread your work for clarity as well as correct grammar and spelling.
