Research and analyze a public figure’s social media conflict and create a presentation that tells their story and explains social media’s impact on the conflict.
Instructions:
For this assessment, tell a visual and written story that explains how social media can impact conflict with public figures. To do this, create a 10–12 slide PowerPoint presentation in which you use text and visuals to support your narrative.
Note that one of the qualities of a good PowerPoint presentation is not having too much text on each slide. Use the slide notes feature to flesh out your points. You might think of this as a script for what you would say if you were presenting verbally.
Research and Selection
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Select a Public Figure:
· Choose a public figure who has been involved in a social media conflict. This can be a celebrity, politician, athlete, or any other prominent individual.
· Ensure there is enough information available to analyze the conflict in detail.
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Gather Information:
· Collect at least three credible sources that provide information about the conflict. These can include news articles, social media posts, interviews, and academic articles.
· Summarize the key points from each source, highlighting the main aspects of the conflict and the public figure’s involvement.
Analysis
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Conflict Description:
1. Provide a detailed description of the conflict. Include information on:
· The background and context of the conflict.
· The main parties involved.
· How the conflict started and escalated.
· The role of social media in escalation and/or de-escalation of the conflict.
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Communication Behaviors:
. Analyze the communication behaviors of the public figure and other parties involved. Discuss how these behaviors contributed to the conflict.
. Identify any specific posts, comments, or interactions that were pivotal in the conflict’s development.
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Impact and Consequences:
. Discuss the impact of the conflict on the public figure’s reputation, relationships, and career.
. Analyze the broader societal impact, if applicable.
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Conflict Resolution:
. Describe any steps taken to resolve the conflict. Were they effective? Why or why not?
. Recommend strategies that could have been used to manage and resolve the conflict more effectively.
Additional Requirements:
Your presentation should meet the following requirements:
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Written communication: Presentation is well organized and engaging.
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Visual communication: Use of images is professional and supports the ideas presented on the slides.
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Research: Collect at least three credible sources that provide information about the conflict. These can include news articles, social media posts, interviews, and academic articles.
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Length: 10–12 slides.
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APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and format.
