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Your professor is teaching a class on social sciences. Write a post responding to the professor’s question.

In your response, you should do the following.
  • Express and support your opinion.
  • Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words.

An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

Dr. Achebe

We’ve been discussing the role of social media in shaping public opinion. Social media platforms have become powerful tools not only for communication and information sharing, but also for influencing public opinion. Do you think social media has too much influence on public opinion? Why or why not?


Kelly I believe social media has a positive influence on public opinion. It provides a powerful platform for people to raise awareness about important issues that affect peoples’ everyday lives. It can also mobilize people for social causes and create a sense of community.
Paul In my opinion, social media has a negative influence on public opinion. Because people often frequent sites that discuss issues that they are interested in, social media can lead to people only hearing opinions that reinforce their own beliefs. This can lead to a fragmented society.
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