User:BethFarr/Choose an Article

Option 1

 * Digital media
 * Article Evaluation
 * The lead is clear in its explanation of the topic and includes relevant examples; however, the quality of writing, both in the lead and throughout the article, is questionable. Overall, the article is neutral and rated C-Class. The flow of each article section works relatively well, starting with the history of digital media through the invention of cell phones, to its clash with print media, copyright complications, and social media platforms. The images used in this article do not complement the article very well. For example, in the section discussing content creators, there is an image of a Canon EOS. An image of an actual popular content creator would be a more relevant image to include, rather than an outdated camera content creators might use to film their videos. There is also some information that may be deemed irrelevant to the article. There is a heavy emphasis on the "digital" side of digital media, and includes lengthy sections on code and binary, which do not entirely relate to media shared/created digitally.
 * The lead is clear in its explanation of the topic and includes relevant examples; however, the quality of writing, both in the lead and throughout the article, is questionable. Overall, the article is neutral and rated C-Class. The flow of each article section works relatively well, starting with the history of digital media through the invention of cell phones, to its clash with print media, copyright complications, and social media platforms. The images used in this article do not complement the article very well. For example, in the section discussing content creators, there is an image of a Canon EOS. An image of an actual popular content creator would be a more relevant image to include, rather than an outdated camera content creators might use to film their videos. There is also some information that may be deemed irrelevant to the article. There is a heavy emphasis on the "digital" side of digital media, and includes lengthy sections on code and binary, which do not entirely relate to media shared/created digitally.


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Option 2

 * Nonverbal communication
 * Article Evaluation
 * The leading sentence is strong and portrays the content of the article very well. The flow of the article works well, starting with the history of research regarding nonverbal communication, to the varying types of nonverbal communication that exist and may be used. There appear to be many statements that do not cite any references to confirm their validity. While there are some images used to further the understanding of different types of nonverbal communication, there are sections like 'Posture', and 'Clothing' which do not use images, but could benefit from them. There are sections that include how different nonverbal cues are used in various cultures; however, there is limited information on how different methods of nonverbal communication can have drastically different reactions depending on what culture you use them in.
 * The leading sentence is strong and portrays the content of the article very well. The flow of the article works well, starting with the history of research regarding nonverbal communication, to the varying types of nonverbal communication that exist and may be used. There appear to be many statements that do not cite any references to confirm their validity. While there are some images used to further the understanding of different types of nonverbal communication, there are sections like 'Posture', and 'Clothing' which do not use images, but could benefit from them. There are sections that include how different nonverbal cues are used in various cultures; however, there is limited information on how different methods of nonverbal communication can have drastically different reactions depending on what culture you use them in.


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Option 3

 * Gatekeeping (communication)
 * Article Evaluation
 * The lead is clear and concise. The flow of the article works well, going from the definition and history of gatekeeping in communication, to the different ways gatekeeping can be used. There appear to be some statements that do not cite any references to confirm their validity. While there are many sections that explain how and where gatekeeping can occur, there is little information on the effects gatekeeping can create, both on a small scale (interpersonally), or in large-scale (through social media and/or politics). There are only two images in the article; additional images may be useful to help convey the concept of gatekeeping.
 * The lead is clear and concise. The flow of the article works well, going from the definition and history of gatekeeping in communication, to the different ways gatekeeping can be used. There appear to be some statements that do not cite any references to confirm their validity. While there are many sections that explain how and where gatekeeping can occur, there is little information on the effects gatekeeping can create, both on a small scale (interpersonally), or in large-scale (through social media and/or politics). There are only two images in the article; additional images may be useful to help convey the concept of gatekeeping.


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