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The Social Dilemma: Regulation Argument Research
Q: Should we change how social media is regulated?
**If your answer is "yes," you argue that specific problems with social media companies' practices require one or more of the regulatory pathways be enacted and why that solution to the problem will work best.
**If your answer is "no," you argue that regulation of social media by governments is unnecessary, you specify why, and you offer alternative solutions or explanations of social problems associated with people's use of social media: "How else might we protect our information ecosystem, the values of a democratic society and individual wellbeing?"
**If your answer is "no," you argue that regulation of social media by governments is unnecessary, you specify why, and you offer alternative solutions or explanations of social problems associated with people's use of social media: "How else might we protect our information ecosystem, the values of a democratic society and individual wellbeing?"
Click open Research Collection Doc, 4-5 sources to store your quotations and citations for sources and to write the sentences in which you use that material to make your arguments.
Resources to Better Understand the Issues and Terminology Involved
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Articles to Get You Started from SIRS Issues Researcher:
Background Research Sources from SIRS Viewpoint Question: Do the benefits of social media sites outweigh the drawbacks?
"Social media use has been linked to a number of issues, including mental health problems, privacy concerns, and safety risks." |
"Social media use promotes social connections and provides convenient ways to find, share, and discuss information."
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Additional Databases with Sources on Social Media
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