Covering Mental Health

Create your Own Social Media Post

In this scenario, you are the social media producer in your newsroom. Your editor has just assigned you to create a post that highlights the work of investigative journalist Nellie Bly, specifically her coverage of Blackwell’s Island, or prominent social reformer Dorothea Dix.

Directions:

1. Choose one of the photographs from the carousel by clicking on “Select Image.”
2. Create your entry by describing Nellie Bly’s work at Blackwell’s Island or Dorothea Dix’s social reforms. You may have to conduct some additional online research on history websites your class has used or your teacher recommends.
3. Then “post” comments in response to the initial entry. Practice digital citizenship (appropriate and responsible use of technology) by creating accurate and thoughtful posts and comments.

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Now you may enter up to five comments to simulate users randomly commenting on your post.

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Please select an image and enter your social media post.