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Blog Post #5

 1. In class I learned the different roles of composing a sound research study. It requires a lot of careful planning and determining the methodology. I also learned the importance of ensuring the study is ethical and in line with IRB standards if necessary. Analyzing the data and choosing valid and reliable information is incredibly important and can strengthen the credibility and reliability of the research findings. 2. These processes have shown just how important it is as a technical communicator to go in with a well-organized plan, and a focus on reliability. Understanding this has made me more aware of the information put on sites and it makes me create a well-thought-out plan before beginning something. 
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Blog Post #4

Hello, this is my fourth blog about revisions. Through revisions, I will explore the validity and relevance of the information presented on various social media platforms. While major news outlets like CNN or The New York Times tend to be accepted as credible sources, we often view others, like TMZ or certain social media accounts, with skepticism. This difference in perception highlights how important it is to evaluate where our information comes from and why some sources are more trusted than others. I will also include the feedback from Dr. B in the revisions.
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Blog Post #3

 Hello! As I was reading the studies for my paper I found a gap in information relating to emerging social media. Facebook and Twitter were the most mentioned as they are already cemented social media platforms however the growth of different platforms like TikTok and Threads, can result in new information. Newer platforms operate with different algorithms, content formats, and user demographics, which may influence political communication in unique ways. Understanding how these newer platforms compare to both traditional media and older social media in shaping voter attitudes, behaviors, and engagement is crucial, especially as their popularity continues to rise among younger voters.
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Blog post #2

 Hey guys this blog post will be about the 10 sources I choose that relate to my topic. 8 of them are from PTW journals.   1. Twitter Users' Displays of Affect in the Global Warming Debate by Shanna Cameron, Alexandra Russell, Luke Brake, Katherine Fredlund, and Angela Morris, 2. Student Social Media Self-Evaluation: Addressing the Posting Paradox in the Age of Cybervetting by James Melton, Rober Miller, and Paul Dunn. 3. The Effects of Print and Other Text Media Developments upon the Law in America by Kenneth H. Ryesky, Esq. 4. Slow Civic Violence and the Removal of the USPS Mail Sorting Machines During the 2020 Election by Fernando Sanchez. 5. Content Strategy or Strategic Content? Suggestions for Developing Sustainable Content Strategy in Advocacy Organizations by Erica M. Stone. 6. Media Use and Disuse by State Legislators: The Social Construction of Innovation by Charle M. Mayo, and David D. Perlmutter. 7. Teaching for a Digital World: Foundations, Practices, and Pos...
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Topic Interest

 Hi everyone! My potential topic is going to be the influence of social media on political mobilization. I believe that social media, now more than ever, has become an important and incredibly influential way for politicians and citizens to get their point across. I'm planning on using mainly case studies, revolving around the 2016 election and Arab Spring, as well as social movements, revolving around The #MeToo Movement and The 2020 Indian Farmers' Protests. Using these I will compare and find common patterns, and how social media impacts political behavior and public discourse. I will also bring up the harm it does such as the spread of misinformation, the echo chamber effect, and the digital divide.  edit** Goal:  I want to find out how the use of social media has impacted our political and social movements. Questions: Has the use of social media escalated a situation making the unrest worse?      Has the use of social media made politics more prevalent...
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