“Although the spread of the internet has helped to create a more diverse world, it has not helped to create a freer or more equal one.” To what extent do you agree with this claim?

Using existing literature and data, consider this claim in relation to 2 of the following areas:

• Culture

• Politics

• Society

Key concepts:

Westernisation

Citizen journalism/ Cyber influence

Digital divide

Additional Guidance:

1. Establishing a clear purpose or thesis statement of your essay

2. Developing a critical line of argument, expanding and supporting the arguments with subsidiary points, reasons and relevant examples

3. Identifying, evaluating and refuting counter arguments, opinions or solutions

4. Writing in an evaluative/interpretative rather than descriptive manner

5. The extent and depth of your research of independently found sources

6. Incorporating others’ work effectively by quoting, summarizing and paraphrasing viewpoints, using in-text citations accurately

7. Compiling a complete, accurate, consistently referenced bibliography (standard Harvard system) at the end of the essay.

8. Write in paragraphs

9. Use sources from the reading list however; you should also use at least two additional sources of your own.

10. The clarity of expression used in your writing, especially register and style.