After watching the 60 Minutes segment as well as other sources, what do you think caused the rise of fake news during the 2016 election? Does it represent a threat to democracy? Does fake news make it more difficult for you to make decisions about voting? Explain your answer in fewer than 300 words.
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Paper requirements; Organization: Writing directly addresses all parts of the question and incorporates and cites specific examples from outside the reading. It shows strong attention to logic and reasoning. Level of Context: content does an outstanding job of analyzing sources within their historical context and synthesizing ideas and information to reach an understanding of causes and consequences of events and developments. Development: main points are well developed and supported. The work shows a high degree of critical thinking. Grammar and Mechanics: The writing is free of distracting spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, fragments, and run-on sentences.
