Topic: Law and Politics Social Media Applications to Consider: * The role of misinformation on social media during elections or pending legislation Psychological Concepts to Consider: * Confirmation b

Topic: Law and Politics

Social Media Applications to Consider:

* The role of misinformation on social media during elections or pending legislation

Psychological Concepts to Consider:* Confirmation bias (tendency to interpret new information as supporting existing belief

POWER POINT 6-12 SLIDES

Use Arial or Verdana, 24 points minimum, when listing references on your reference slides. Use bold type for headings.

• Title slide
• Topic Area (1–2 slides, 1–2 minutes of talking, or 1 written page)
  • Describe the topic area you have selected in detail so the reader is clear about your intended audience.
  • Describe the current state of social media in your selected topic area. What are examples of platforms or social media applications that are currently popular with people from your topic area?
  • Include citations to research that supports the popularity of your platforms or applications of social media.
• Attention and Engagement (1–2 slides, 1–2 minutes of talking, or 1 written page)
  • Describe at least two principles of gaining attention or maintaining engagement with viewers or followers on social media in your selected topic area.
  • Include citations to research supporting the psychological principles or concepts you are reporting.
• Benefits of Social Media Use (2–4 slides, 2–3 minutes of talking, or 1–2 written pages)
  • Describe at least two potential benefits of using social media with people in your selected topic area.
  • Describe at least one psychological principle or concept related to the positive use of social media with your topic area.
  • Include citations to research supporting your statements.
• Risks of Social Media Use (2–4 slides, 2–3 minutes of talking, or 1–2 written pages)
  • Describe at least two potential risks of using social media with people in your selected topic area.
  • Describe at least one psychological principle or concept related to the negative use of social media with your topic area.
  • Include citations to research supporting your statements.
• References (as many slides as needed)