Platform Used: Instagram
Project Topic: How social media distorts justice—and what users can do about it
Reflection Goal: A strong, smart, clean 2-page write-up explaining why I made the choices I did and how the Remix connects to my research.
Structure the Reflection Like This:
1. Who is your audience?
- High school and college students who use Instagram every day
- They care about justice—but don’t always fact-check what they post or share
- I’m speaking to people who are emotionally driven but not critically engaged
2. What’s your goal / purpose / argument?
- To raise awareness about how social media can twist justice stories
- But not just to warn people—I’m giving them tools to act smarter:
- “Pause before you share”
- “Search the full story”
- “Check who posted it and what’s missing”
- It’s not an academic critique—it’s a call to action made for real users
3. Why did I choose Instagram? Why does that matter?
This is where I want to wow the professor. Use all these points:
- Instagram is the platform where justice narratives go viral—but also get distorted
- I chose Instagram because that’s where the problem happens, so I brought the solution directly into that space
- My Remix didn’t just exist on paper— my posts actually went viral. That proves the messaging worked
- Instead of fighting misinformation from the outside, I used the platform’s own style (Reels, polls, carousels) to flip the script
- It’s more than just a campaign—it’s a counter-narrative using Instagram’s own tools
- I turned passive scrolling into active reflection—and it caught on
4. What stylistic and language choices did I make?
- Simple, bold phrasing to match the way users consume content
- Used an attention–action format:
e.g. “One viral clip ≠ full truth” → “Take 30 seconds: search the full story” - Tone: non-judgmental, supportive, friendly — it builds trust
- Polls: interactive tools that let users reflect on their habits without shame
- The short video is built like a typical viral post — but instead of misinformation, it delivers clarity
5. Is the Remix rhetorically successful? Why or why not?
- Yes — because it went viral, meaning it connected emotionally and visually
- It used the platform’s native strengths: swipe culture, instant messaging, visual attention
- Limitation: it’s tough to give deep context in a few words — but that’s also the genius of it: say more with less
- It pushed users to slow down in a space that rewards speed
6. How does this Remix connect to my original research paper?
- My paper argued that social media shapes public views of justice, often in misleading ways
- It showed how algorithms promote emotion over accuracy, and how digital activism can pressure courts
- This Remix translates academic insight into real-world behavior change
- It’s the bridge between theory and action — from research to real influence
Final instructions:
- Write it clearly and professionally — but make it sound like I understand platforms, people, and power
- Avoid academic fluff. Be reflective, direct, and strategic
- Frame me as a student who is smart, practical, and solutions-oriented
Let me know if you need access to my Instagram content, research paper, or outline.
Thanks again — this piece is key to ending strong!