User:Cmk21/Choose an Article

Article Selection
Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

Option 1

 * Article title:Cultivation Theory
 * Article Evaluation:- The tone and content on this topic is all quite relevant:- Although I think there is a lot of content on this topic for each section that can be eliminated for fluency. :- There is also an error with the exclamation mark which means the article is not fully verified and requires some changes.:- Citations seem reliable and sufficient, but there are warnings throughout and in the beginning of the article. :- The talk page criticizes its tone, calling it more of a personal essay and opinionated article. :- Not sure why Magic bullet theory section is under the cultivation theory. It should be titled hypodermic needle model as well as it seems to be the most common name out of the others. There is also not enough information under this section so it feels random.
 * Sources:- For a long topic like cultivation theory, there are enough sources listed under the article that seem to support all the discussed information and examples. :- Better sources and citations should be added regarding the video games section under this theory.

Option 2

 * Article title:Magic Bullet Theory
 * Article Evaluation:- This theory has so many names but this article overall just seems like its lacking a lot of information:- Even if it may not be a big theory, I feel like there should be more content regarding the topic. For instance how it relates to the media and our modern society. :- There is only like two to three people criticizing the article on the talk page, which all seem valid and will be considered if this topic is chosen to revamp. :- There is more about two-step flow of communication rather than the Hypodermic needle model/Magic bullet theory itself. :
 * Sources:- Most sources seem to be credible and all peer-reviewed journals. :- However, in the talk section, it talks about a source called "Rethinking the Bullet Theory in the Digital Age" by Nwabueze, Chinenye and Okonkwo, Ebere (2018) which is more of a self-published blog style source. Therefore it isn't as credible compared to the other ones.

Option 3

 * Article title:Uses and Gratification Theory
 * Article Evaluation:- Compared to the potential article choices listed above, this one is the most developed and peer reviewed. :- It lacks some visuals that may make this article a bit better:- Despite keeping it concise and giving detailed information about each section, there could be one more topic to discover within the theory. It can discuss how pop up ads affect instant gratification or people's behaviors online such as with online shopping habits. Even going deeper and talking about the online privacy of one's search history since pop up ads are based on recent searches. Although still related it to the uses and gratification theory, and if not making it a completely different article topic of its own.
 * Sources:- Considering the lengthy and well-developed article, all the citations seem to be credible and enough:- If visuals are added, citing those would be good:- Additionally if a section about pop-up ads are added under the uses and gratification theory, then all the information would need to be supported with the appropriate and credible sources.

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