Purpose

For this assignment, you will compose a reflection that assesses your own social media use. This should include direct references to specific posts, accounts, and other sources that might help your audience understand you (at least the “you” on the internet).\

To complete this assignment, you will write a reflection of 1,000 words in which you consider the following questions:

What social media platforms o you use?
When did you start and why?
How does engaging through/with this platform affect your behavior?
What are your goals in using social media in the first place?
What do you think your personal brand says about who you are and who you want to be? You might find it useful to include sample posts or links to your favorite accounts, hashtags, or users.

Bear in mind that even if you use no social media whatsoever, this very abstinence functions as a statement. If you have none of your own posts to reference, take a deep dive into another user’s account that you find interesting or provocative. Ask yourself why this user might speak to you (for better or worse).

Genre: Narrative essay (reflection)
Word count: 1,000 words