Viral social media post/meme content analysis

Brief: For this report, you will select a recent viral social media post or meme and conduct a detailed content analysis. You will describe the content, analyze its context, apply communication theories, examine media ownership and distribution aspects, discuss the role of technology, and reflect on your own reaction to the content. This analysis will demonstrate your understanding of key digital literacy concepts and your ability to critically evaluate digital media content. Steps: 1. Introduction (100-150 words) Briefly describe the chosen viral post/memeInclude a screenshot and the link using APA citations State the purpose of the analysis in this paper 2. Description of the Media Content (200-250 words) Describe the visual elements (images, text, layout) Explain any audio elements (if applicable) Identify the platform where it originated/spread 3. Contextual Analysis (200-250 words) Discuss when and why the post/meme went viral Explain its relevance to current events or cultural trends 4. Application of Communication Theories (300-350 words) CHECKPOINT 1 Apply Magic Bullet Theory How might this theory explain the post’s viral nature? Apply Uses and Gratifications TheoryWhat needs might this content fulfill for its audience? 5. Media Ownership and Distribution (200-250 words) Identify the original creator (if known) Discuss how ownership of the platform affects content spread Explain how users further distributed the content 6. Technology’s Role (150-200 words) Discuss how technology enabled the creation and spread of this content Explain any platform-specific features that contributed to its virality 7. Personal Reflection (150-200 words) Reflect on your own reaction to the post/meme Discuss how this analysis has affected your view of social media content 8. Conclusion (100-150 words) Summarize key findings Emphasize the importance of critical analysis in digital media consumption 9. References References list in APA style Specifications 1,200 1,500 words Instructor approval of your chosen post/meme is required before writing your paper Use APA in-text citations and references Include images where appropriateExplain the images included as appropriate and use APA citations No use of AI is permitted for any part of this report none Formatting: 12 pt Times New Roman (Titles can be a different font) Double spacing Word count for the entire report Submission: File: ONE pdf Naming Convention: First Name Second Name Last Name HCT ID # Sequence: Signed cover sheet Follow the order listed in the steps above for the order of your paper. Grading (refer to rubric for criterion descriptions): Process Work (CHECKPOINTS) (5 points) Research (5 points) Analysis (5 points) Supporting Data (5 points) Structure/Organization (5 points) Quality of Writing (5 points)