Short Essay W22 (6)

Short Essay Length: 750 – 850 words (Maximum) Purpose of the assignment: Write an argumentative essay that is based on your analysis of a source Due: Feb. 14 th , 2022 (by 11:59 pm) Submission format: Submit an electronic copy to Brightspace. Log in to Brightspace, click the “Assignment Submission” module, find the essay assignment, and upload your file as a Word document. Do not convert the file to a PDF. Worth: 10 % Roxane Gay’s essay “When Twitter Does What Journalism Cannot” introduces several implied statements. By using her text as evidence, form a logical argument that derives from your interpretation of the source. The essay must introduce a clear and focused thesis statement, and defend the central claim with supporting evidence from the source. The essay must consist of an introduction, at least three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Choose one of the following topic questions: 1. Roxane Gay differentiates between social media platforms and journalism. Why is it necessary to acknowledge these differences and how can they better help individuals to rethink their uses? 2. Roxane Gay suggests that accurate information as well as misinformation can be spread through social media and established journalistic outlets. Why is it important to recognize the dissemination of information in this specific way and how does this affect the reader / viewer? 3. Roxane Gay suggests that social media can be used to amplify voices and to build communities. According to the author, why is it necessary to have various platforms that encourage collaboration and community? Furthermore, why is it important to have open access forums through which individuals can access information? 4. Roxane Gay explores the immediacy with which information is spread. She further explains how complex issues and events require substantial time to both gain data and insight in order to ensure that the information is accurate. What is she suggesting? Why must an individual value the immediate consumption of information, but also understand the need to take time to process this information? Format Requirements (MLA format 8 th edition):  Doubled-spaced lines  1 inch (2.54cm) margins  Times New Roman, 12 pt. font  Include your last name and page number in the top right corner (header)  Do not use a cover page  Include the following information in the top left corner (on the first page only): Your name Prof’s name