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QUESTION PYQ 06
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10 marks

In the present digital age, social media has revolutionised our way of communication and interaction. However, it has raised several ethical issues and challenges. Describe the key ethical dilemmas in this regard.

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What the examiner wants

For Social Media Ethics, describe in sequence: first, In the present digital age, social media has revolutionised our way of communication and interaction. However, it…; then, Describe the key ethical dilemmas. Keep evidence and the conclusion tied to these exact limbs.

DescribeGive a clear, detailed account of the main features.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1In the present digital age, social media has revolutionised our way of communication and interaction. However, it has raised several ethical issues and challenges≈55 words
  2. 2Describe the key ethical dilemmas≈55 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

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Starting contextChronological stages/change pointsEvidence at each stageWhat changed/continuedConcluding significance for Social Media Ethics

Where marks usually go

  • Over-writing ‘In the present digital age, social media has revolutionised our way of communication…’ while reducing ‘Describe the key ethical dilemmas’ to a token paragraph
  • Adding correct but adjacent facts on Social Media Ethics that do not advance the exact causal, comparative or evaluative task in this PYQ

Value addition

  • Social Media Ethics: ethical balance triangle — principle → competing value → public-interest resolution
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

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