Here is the prompt for the paper.
Compose an 1200-1400 word thesis-driven essay that creates a causal argument in response to the following question: Why does the concept of “fake news” influence the way our society understands and responds to current events? In other words, what would you identify as the cause of “fake news”, and how can we use that knowledge to better understand our current situation? As you write this essay, you should narrow your argument to persuade a particular intended audience; for example, you might choose to join the conversation about the impact of fake news with students, millennials, political activists, young voters, social media users, mainstream media outlets, etc.