Objective: To analyze and critically evaluate the impact of social media on vari

Objective: To analyze and critically evaluate the impact of social media on various aspects of society, including communication, relationships, self-esteem, and information consumption.
Instructions:
Part 1: Research and Literature Review (20 points)
Conduct a literature review on the topic of the impact of social media on society. Summarize the key findings and identify the main themes and issues raised in the existing research. Cite at least 5 academic sources in your review.
Develop a clear research question or hypothesis related to the topic.
Part 2: Data Collection and Analysis (30 points)
Collect data to support your research question or hypothesis. You can use surveys, interviews, content analysis, or any other appropriate research methods. Ensure your data collection methods are ethical.
Analyze your data and present your findings in a well-structured manner. Use appropriate charts, graphs, and statistics to support your analysis.
Part 3: Discussion and Interpretation (20 points)
Discuss your findings in the context of the existing literature. How do your findings align or differ from previous research? What are the implications of your findings for society?
Analyze the positive and negative impacts of social media on communication, relationships, self-esteem, and information consumption.
Part 4: Conclusion and Recommendations (10 points)
Summarize your research findings and the key points of your analysis.
Provide recommendations for individuals, policymakers, and society at large on how to mitigate the negative impacts and harness the positive aspects of social media.
Part 5: Presentation (20 points)
Prepare a well-structured written report that includes an introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. The report should be properly formatted and include citations and a bibliography.
Prepare a 10-15 minute presentation to communicate your research findings to the class. Use visual aids to support your presentation.
Grading Criteria:
Quality and depth of the literature review.
Clarity and relevance of the research question/hypothesis.
Ethical and effective data collection and analysis.
Thoughtful discussion and interpretation of findings.
Well-structured and organized report and presentation.
Additional Information:
The assignment should be submitted electronically.
Plagiarism is strictly prohibited; make sure to properly cite your sources.
The assignment is due in [Insert Due Date].
Late submissions will be penalized [Insert Penalty].
If you have any questions or need clarification, don’t hesitate to contact the instructor.
Feel free to adapt and modify this assignment as needed to fit the specific requirements and level of your course and students.