Explore New Media’s Effect on Society

Job ID: 38150929

Budget: $30 – $250 AUD

I need an insightful 2000-word essay that examines an undefined new media technology, platform, or practice. The main purpose of the essay is to construct an argument about the relationship between this new media and society.

Key responsibilities:
- Determine a specific new media to focus on, as this was not specified by me (options include but are not limited to social media platforms, virtual reality tech or influencer marketing strategies)
- Undertake extensive research to gain a comprehensive understanding of your chosen new media and its relationship with society
- Create an argument that debates the impact, either positive or negative or both, of this new media aspect on society

Ideal freelancer:
- Strong research abilities
- Solid understanding of new media
- Excellent written communication and argumentation skills
- Previous experience writing analytical or argumentative essays in an engaging and accessible manner
- Knowledge of social implications of new media technologies is a plus.

Essay should:
Briefly describe the historical development of your new media technology/platform/practice in relation to your overall argument.
Articulate a sophisticated academic argument about this new media technology/platform/practice.
Critically analyse the cultures that surround the technology/platform/practice and explain why they are important or significant.
Examine any conflicts and tensions that surround the technology/platform/practice.
State why it is important to understand this new media technology/platform/practice in this way
Essays must use at least one article from the readings, and at least two from your own research.
Essays must use media studies and/or cultural studies academic texts, and develop an argument in line with these approaches