Choose one social media platform as the subject for an essay. Answer the following questions about this platform in your essay:
When was this platform launched and who were the founders?
What did the founders intend this platform to do for people or society?
Does the platform function as the founders intended, or has the platform evolved over time or had unexpected uses?
How many users does the platform have now? How many unique visitors each day? Add any other interesting statistics you find.
Do you think this platform is becoming more or less popular? What do you predict will happen to it in the future?
Your essay should be between 300-500 words and must use at least six sources for information. At least one of your sources should be from the traditional print media: newspaper, magazine, book, or encyclopedia, though you may access this on the internet. Cite your sources of information, using quotation marks and footnotes when you use a portion of text from a source. Make sure your essay has an introductory paragraph and a conclusion paragraph.