Assignment – The Impact of Social Media on Public Opinion

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This assignment explores how social media influences public opinion. Students will research, analyze, and present their findings on the role of social media in shaping public perceptions and opinions. The assignment will be structured using Bloom’s Taxonomy to guide AI prompting and critical thinking.

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Part 1: Research and Understanding
1. Understand: Use the Concept Catalyst tool to generate summaries and explanations of how social media platforms function and their role in public discourse.
Task: Summarize how algorithms on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram influence what users see and how this can shape their opinions.
Part 2: Application and Analysis
2. Apply: Use the WebIntel tool to gather data and real-world examples of social media influencing public opinion.
Task: Collect case studies or examples where social media has significantly impacted public opinion on a particular issue (e.g., elections, social movements).
3. Analyze: Use the Critique Companion to critically evaluate the collected data and examples.
Task: Analyze the data to identify patterns, such as how different demographics are affected by social media or the role of influencers in shaping public opinion.
Part 3: Evaluation and Creation
4. Evaluate: Use the Scholar Aid tool to assess different perspectives on the ethical implications of social media's influence.
Task: Evaluate arguments for and against the regulation of social media platforms to mitigate their impact on public opinion.
5. Create: Use the Creative Co-Pilot to develop a comprehensive report or presentation.
Task: Create a report or presentation that includes your research findings, analyses, and evaluations. Ensure that it presents a balanced view of the topic, highlights key points, and offers recommendations for future research or policy.
Submission Guidelines:
• Format: The final submission should be a well-structured report or presentation (e.g., PowerPoint, PDF).
• Length: The report should be 2000-2500 words or a 15-20 slide presentation.
• References: Include at least 10 scholarly references.

• Research Depth: Quality and depth of research, use of credible sources.
• Critical Analysis: Ability to analyze and interpret data, critical thinking.
• Clarity and Organization: Clarity of presentation, logical flow, and structure.
• Creativity: Innovative approaches in presentation and recommendations.
• Adherence to Guidelines: Following instructions, meeting submission requirements, and proper citation of sources.