Tell a visual and written story, with an audio recording of your voice, that explains how social media can impact conflict involving a public figure. To do this, create a 10–12 slide PowerPoint presentation in which you use text and visuals to support your audio narration of your slides.
Research and Selection
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.
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
Conflict Description:
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.
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.
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.
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.