Social Media and Movements
Examine the role of social media in modern political movements. Include specific examples of how it has been used effectively by grassroots campaigns and the potential pitfalls of relying on digital platforms for political engagement.
Suggested length: An essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words
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- State your main point in one sentence before you start.
- Include a counterargument and answer it fairly.
- Cut every sentence that only repeats the one before it.
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- Personal stakes
- Surprising connections
- Pieces that stand alone
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Follow a question, not a thesis. The pleasure of an essay is watching someone think.
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