Assignment Instructions
APPLICATIONS OF SOCIAL MEDIA PAPER
Overview
As you read about Dominique in the introductions in this course, you might be thinking about how psychology is intersecting with social media in her life. How does her use make her feel? How does it maintain her attention and engagement? Thinking through social media issues by applying psychological principles can provide insight into how social media is used and how it affects people. How do people use social media to influence elections? How can participating in online support groups empower people to make changes in their lives? How does social media blur the lines between work and life? For this assignment, you will write a paper exploring a social media topic that interests you.
Preparation
If you haven’t already done so, choose a topic area, a social media application, and a psychological principle from the Applications of Social Media Paper Topics [DOCX] document.
If you didn’t finish your research last week, use the Capella University Library and the Internet to find scholarly articles and reliable web-based articles. If you aren’t familiar with the library, Summon is a great place to start your search. You are required to include 1–2 properly cited professional or scholarly resources (such as a textbook or peer-reviewed scholarly journal article from the Capella library) and 2–3 properly cited reliable Internet resources.
Review the Applications of Social Media Paper Template [DOCX] you will use to write your paper.
Assignment Instructions
Organize your paper, using the following headings to ensure that you address each element of the assignment.
Topic Area
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. Which platforms or social media applications 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
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
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
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.
Conclusion
Write a conclusion to tie your ideas up and bring your point of the paper back into focus.
References
Close by providing a list of the references that match your citations used in the presentation. Use current APA style in formatting your references. Use the APA Example Sheet [PDF] to properly format your citations and references.
Assignment Requirements
Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
Number of References: Your paper should include 1–2 properly cited professional or scholarly resources (such as a textbook or peer-reviewed scholarly journal article from the Capella library) and 2–3 properly cited reliable Internet resources.
Length: 4–5 double-spaced pages of content in addition to the title page and reference page.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 points.
Template: Use the Applications of Social Media Paper Template [DOCX] to complete the assignment.
Review the Applications of Social Media Paper Scoring Guide for details on how your paper will be graded.
Portfolio Prompt: You may choose to save this learnicixng activity to your ePortfolio.
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