New media --- assignment

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Question:

You need to answer either Q1 or Q2; and Q3 is mandatory. Please have numbers labeled before your response so that I know which question you are responding to.

1. Since false speech may also be protected by First Amendment, what is the boundary between false speech and defamation? Should the law make it easier for aggrieved parties to sue for defamation? Why or why not?

2. Do you agree with the shutdown of JuicyCampus? Since Internet Service Providers are generally immune from being sued for defamation, who should be responsible for rumors and defamation on social media, especially if it is spread by bots or people with anonymous identities?

3. Based on the reading, which ways of fighting against cyberbullying do you agree with? Which ways do you disagree with or think are less effective? Explain your reasoning.

Tips:

1. Your response must have a minimum of 300 words in total (after-text reference list does not count) with at least 3 references to reliable sources. For the 3 references, at least 1 should be from assigned readings (please provide page number in bracket) and the other 2 can be from reliable academic/scholarly sources or popular press. Unreliable internet sources do not count.

2. All sources must be properly cited in APA format (including in-text citations and after-text references).

3. Avoid posting unsubstantiated opinions and comments. Support your arguments with specific citations of relevant theories, concepts, and examples identified in course readings or external research.

4. Use proper grammar and spelling. Informal language, frequent grammatical errors and typos may cause loss of points.

Grading Criteria:

Your post will be graded based on its content and format. The length of your post will not be judged as long as it meets the minimum requirement of 300 words.

Total points (per question): 15

At least 1 reference to assigned readings with proper APA in-text citations :1

At least 2 references to reliable external sources with proper APA in-text citations: 2

All sources are properly cited with full information in the after-text reference list; 2

The post is relevant and answered all questions: 4

Your writing is well structured with critical thinking, good reasoning and clear expressions.: 3

The post has proper grammar, spelling, and language style: 3