Evaluating the Impact of Social Media Algorithms on News Consumption and Public Opinion

1. Introduction 2. Theoretical Framework 2.1 Definition of Social Media Algorithms 2.2 The Role of Algorithms in News Dissemination 2.3 The Influence of Algorithms on Public Opinion 3. Literature Review 3.1 Current Research on Social Media Algorithms 3.2 Previous Studies on News Consumption 3.3 Studies on Public Opinion Shaping 4. Methodology 4.1 Research Design 4.2 Data Collection Methods 4.3 Analytical Techniques 5. Case Studies 5.1 Facebook News Feed Algorithm 5.2 Twitter's Content Curation Strategies 5.3 Instagram's Explore Page Impact 6. Findings and Analysis 6.1 Algorithmic Impact on News Diversity 6.2 Audience Engagement Patterns 6.3 Changes in Public Discourses 7. Discussion 7.1 Implications for Journalism and Media 7.2 Ethical Considerations and Biases 7.3 Long-term Effects on Public Opinion 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Future Research 8.3 Policy Suggestions for Social Platforms