The Impact of Social Media on the 2016 Presidential Election

In this assignment, you will be addressing the impact of social media on the 2016 presidential election. This assignment must be a minimum of 350 - 400 words. Points will be deducted for not meeting the minimum word requirement.

Read the articles at the links below and then answer the following questions:

http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/09/2016-election-social-media-ruining-politics-213104

http://www.govtech.com/social/2016-Presidential-Election-Circus-Is-Social-Media-the-Cause.html

http://www.cio.com/article/3125120/social-networking/how-social-media-is-shaping-the-2016-presidential-election.html

1. Based upon the articles above, how has social media influenced the 2016 presidential elections? Has this influence been positive or negative? You MUST cite specific examples fromthe articles in response to these questions. Points will be deducted for not citing the articlesdirectly.

2. Do you agree or disagree with the arguments made in the articles in regards to social media? Why or why not?