New Media and Political Communication

POL 411 POL411: Political Behavior Week 3 Assignment ( New Media and Political Communication ) 100% SCORE

New Media and Political Communication

The growth of the Internet has presented candidates a new method by which to communicate with voters. Candidates now use websites, social networking platforms, cell phone applications and other mobile devices to reach potential voters. Conduct an analysis of the emergence of New Media (Internet and Mobile devices) and its effect on political communication and voter behavior. Use this general outline to conduct your comparison.
a. Introduction (1/2 page)
b. History of New Media use in political campaigns (one to two pages)

When did candidates begin using New Media to reach potential voters?
What has been the trend for New Media use in reaching potential voters?

c. Effects of New Media on political communication (one to two pages)

How has the use of New Media changed political communication?
How has New Media expansion changed voting behavior?
What do you expect the future of New Media and political communication to be like? How will it change and what will happen to traditional media outlets?

The paper must be three to four pages in length and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least three scholarly resources other than the textbook to support your claims and subclaims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page