How does this passage develop the overall claim about
social media and the spread of information?
passing along information is an important part of the
news process. earlier pej research finds the role of
twitter in disseminating breaking news is not limited to
the arab uprisings the death of whitney houston, for
example, was announced on twitter 55 minutes prior to
the ap confirming the story.
- "the role of social media in the arab uprisings,"
heather brown, emily guskin, and amy mitchell
it demonstrates how social media has little power in
sharing news due to the limited number of users.
o it demonstrates how social media users need to be
careful because reported news often is not
accurate
o it demonstrates how social media is the best
source for breaking news because it is highly
accurate
o it demonstrates how social media has the capacity
to spread information faster than traditional outlets.