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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: Media system dependency theory:
 * Article Evaluation
 * Lead section - Concisely introduces the theory and major concepts in the first paragraph. Provides a broad overview of the key aspects of the theory. Content - Covers the main components of the theory in depth. Additional details on empirical research applying the theory would make it more comprehensive. Tone/balance - Neutral, factual tone. The theory itself is presented objectively.  Sources - Primarily cites peer-reviewed academic sources. Lacks breadth across different authors. Recent empirical examples could demonstrate the theory's current usage.  Organization - Logical structure moving from broad theory to specific levels of analysis. Section headings aid navigation.  Writing - Clear, readable prose. Avoid overuse of passive voice in some areas.  Images - The sole image illustrates the theory effectively. More visuals would be beneficial.  Talk page - Minimal discussion so far.  Overall - Provides a solid overview but lacks illustrative examples and empirical evidence. Expansion would improve the article.  Improvements:
 * Expand lead section with a brief example or application of the theory.
 * Add a section with empirical studies applying MSD to show how it is tested.
 * Include more recent studies and examples, especially any that utilize social media.
 * Diversify references to incorporate other scholars writing about the theory.
 * Add images of some key theorists like Ball-Rokeach.
 * Simplify sentences with passive voice constructions.
 * Provide comparison to similar media effects theories.
 * Create a "see also" section linking to related concepts and theories.
 * Check if article meets criteria for any relevant WikiProjects to improve its ratings/assessments.
 * Review talk page for any unaddressed discussions and concerns raised previously.
 * Add a section describing criticisms and limitations of the theory.
 * Improve tone/style for accessibility to general audience. Avoid overly academic prose.
 * Sources https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniel-Riffe/publication/265196963_Media_System_Dependency_Theory_and_Using_the_Internet_for_In-depth_Specialized_Information/links/54859ee50cf24356db6106a7/Media-System-Dependency-Theory-and-Using-the-Internet-for-In-depth-Specialized-Information.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S073658532030037X https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17544750.2021.1921820:
 * Sources https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniel-Riffe/publication/265196963_Media_System_Dependency_Theory_and_Using_the_Internet_for_In-depth_Specialized_Information/links/54859ee50cf24356db6106a7/Media-System-Dependency-Theory-and-Using-the-Internet-for-In-depth-Specialized-Information.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S073658532030037X https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17544750.2021.1921820:

Option 2

 * Article title: Social media and identity:
 * Article Evaluation
 * Lead section - The lead briefly defines the topic. Could be strengthened with an illustrative example. Content - Covers major aspects though is lacking in positive impacts. Additional perspectives needed for balance. Tone/balance - Overall neutral in presenting different viewpoints. More positive research would create balance.  Sources - Primarily academic though lacks diversity. Incorporating more authors would improve breadth.  Organization - Clear structure divided into logical sections. Flows well.  Writing - Clear prose accessible to a general audience.  Images - Visuals help explain concepts. More variety could better illustrate key ideas.  Talk page - Minimal discussion so far.  Overall - Provides a useful introductory overview but has room to grow in depth, balance and diversity.  Improvements:
 * Expand lead with an example of social media's role in identity formation.
 * Add a section on positive impacts and opportunities created by social media identity expression.
 * Include more research on how media literacy education equips youth to thoughtfully shape identity.
 * Diversify references to incorporate scholars highlighting empowering aspects of online identity.
 * Create a summary section reinforcing objective synthesis of research.
 * Add graphics representing key concepts like digital self-presentation.
 * Review Talk page for any concerns and integrate constructive feedback.
 * Expand sections with recent studies on respective topics.
 * Improve accessibility for general audiences unfamiliar with academic concepts and terms.
 * Sources http://archive.sciendo.com/MJSS/mjss.2017.8.issue-5/mjss-2017-0026/mjss-2017-0026.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563217304892 https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/eta.5.2and3.201/1:
 * Sources http://archive.sciendo.com/MJSS/mjss.2017.8.issue-5/mjss-2017-0026/mjss-2017-0026.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563217304892 https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/eta.5.2and3.201/1:
 * Sources http://archive.sciendo.com/MJSS/mjss.2017.8.issue-5/mjss-2017-0026/mjss-2017-0026.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563217304892 https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/eta.5.2and3.201/1:

Option 3

 * Article title: Influence of mass media:
 * Article Evaluation Lead section - The lead provides a concise overview defining media influence and effects. It highlights key areas like politics, violence, and socialization. Content - Covers a breadth of important concepts and theories related to media effects research chronologically. However, the balance leans more heavily toward theories assuming strong media influence compared to those focused on limited effects.  Tone/balance - Overall neutral tone describing different theories objectively. Additional theories downplaying media effects could create more balance.  Sources - Primarily reputable journals and academic books. The references skew older, so incorporating more recent empirical research could strengthen it.  Organization - Logical structure moving from history to main theories/concepts to current state of the field. Use of sections and subheads aids navigation.  Writing - Clearly and readably written, though some passive constructions could be simplified. Appropriate for a general audience.  Images - The sole image of McQuail's typology helps visualize media effects categories. More visual examples would aid understanding.  Talk page - Minimal discussion so far.  Overall - Provides a useful introductory overview of key media effects theories and concepts. Expanding certain sections and diversifying sources would make it more comprehensive.
 * Improvements:
 * Expand lead section with a brief example illustrating media influence.
 * Add a section on positive effects/opportunities created by mass media.
 * Include more recent studies applying the theories to new media.
 * Diversify references to incorporate scholars from different backgrounds.
 * Create a "See Also" section linking to related media concepts.
 * Add graphics representing key theories like the hypodermic needle model.
 * Condense paragraphs with complex academic jargon for general audiences.
 * Incorporate a summary/conclusion section to tie concepts together.
 * Check Talk page for constructive feedback to integrate.
 * Review article for neutrality and remove any unintentional biases.
 * Add a section on ethical considerations and responsibilities around media influence.
 * Sources https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/6448808/the_influence_and_effects_o-libre.pdf?1390846281=&response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DThe_influence_and_effects_of_mass_media.pdf&Expires=1695446476&Signature=cQ9ohlUbl-Eb0sEMQ6oqNOp5LeyKTW0cHnnHP8AEcCqVaHIsuvueeV5e-Yi8LYRhEuU-gLCGmxaBaIHwe8-4ikwQuu8ikT2j10AkpQz5sUDGU9D6TBkWKM~5pZNFNYx4zuGp3FybjkP--vfwEFonT6VytsxCk3M2DcdkpVEU5MuIHW2T14aAWfFL-5y6qlO46Tlg0GiqYw8C5ozPHPu1nzHQ1E32l0~6BPd5S7WXPO3FIvqlDwZo8MqQNbVUjm7JgNIQySpKKcCvaUSmcmM-Q8GxpsbSMXafkQjeA8-cr0WrW-O64FoKgOm2KIrb7qIudY~OMW5bfAupE0xE9I1cmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZA https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/009365093020004006 https://philpapers.org/rec/KRATEO-13:
 * Sources https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/6448808/the_influence_and_effects_o-libre.pdf?1390846281=&response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DThe_influence_and_effects_of_mass_media.pdf&Expires=1695446476&Signature=cQ9ohlUbl-Eb0sEMQ6oqNOp5LeyKTW0cHnnHP8AEcCqVaHIsuvueeV5e-Yi8LYRhEuU-gLCGmxaBaIHwe8-4ikwQuu8ikT2j10AkpQz5sUDGU9D6TBkWKM~5pZNFNYx4zuGp3FybjkP--vfwEFonT6VytsxCk3M2DcdkpVEU5MuIHW2T14aAWfFL-5y6qlO46Tlg0GiqYw8C5ozPHPu1nzHQ1E32l0~6BPd5S7WXPO3FIvqlDwZo8MqQNbVUjm7JgNIQySpKKcCvaUSmcmM-Q8GxpsbSMXafkQjeA8-cr0WrW-O64FoKgOm2KIrb7qIudY~OMW5bfAupE0xE9I1cmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZA https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/009365093020004006 https://philpapers.org/rec/KRATEO-13:

Option 4

 * Article title: Theories of media exposure:
 * Article Evaluation
 * Lead section – Concisely introduces the topic and key theories like Uses & Gratifications and Cultivation Theory. Content – Provides useful overviews of major media exposure theories. More examples of recent applications could demonstrate ongoing relevance. Tone/balance – Neutral, factual descriptions of each theory.  Sources – Primarily reputable journals though lacking historian diversity. More varied authors needed.  Organization – Logical structure moving through theories chronologically. Section headings aid navigation.  Writing – Clear and readable. Academic jargon could be simplified in areas.  Images – No images limits visual engagement with concepts.  Talk page – Minimal discussion so far.  Overall – Provides a solid introductory overview but has room to grow regarding depth, diversity, and contemporary context.  Improvements:
 * Expand lead with a brief example of a media exposure theory in practice.
 * Add a section applying the theories to current social media and technology.
 * Include more researchers from diverse backgrounds as sources.
 * Incorporate graphics depicting concepts like the hypodermic needle model or mean world syndrome.
 * Simplify unnecessarily complex academic phrasing for general readers.
 * Check Talk page for any unresolved discussions.
 * Review for neutrality and remove any inadvertent biases.
 * Add a section on ethical considerations around media exposure theories.
 * Increase depth on each theory with more context and recent applications.
 * Improve section transitions and organization to highlight relationships between theories.
 * Sources https://academic.oup.com/ct/article-abstract/26/3/309/4061231 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0885201409000835 https://academic.oup.com/ct/article-abstract/22/2/116/4085690:
 * Sources https://academic.oup.com/ct/article-abstract/26/3/309/4061231 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0885201409000835 https://academic.oup.com/ct/article-abstract/22/2/116/4085690:

Option 5

 * Article title: Uses and gratifications theory:
 * Article Evaluation
 * Lead Section - Concisely introduces the theory and key concepts like active audiences and satisfying needs. Content - Covers the main aspects and history of the theory in depth. More examples demonstrating ongoing applications could highlight relevance. Tone/Balance - Overall neutral, factual description of the theory.  Sources - Primarily draws from academic journals and books. Incorporating more recent empirical studies could strengthen it.  Organization - Logical structure moving chronologically through origin, key researchers, core elements, and modern applications. Section headings aid navigation.  Writing - Generally clear, though some passages are dense. Simplifying academic jargon in areas would improve readability.  Images - The sole image of a media system model helps visualize concepts. Additional graphics would be beneficial for engagement.  Talk Page - Minimal discussion so far.  Overall - Provides a solid overview but has room to expand regarding contemporary context and diversity of sources/applications.
 * Improvements:
 * Expand lead section with a brief example of the theory applied to a specific media platform.
 * Add a section demonstrating continued relevance through recent studies across different media.
 * Include more researchers from diverse backgrounds as sources.
 * Incorporate graphics related to key concepts like active audiences.
 * Simplify unnecessarily complex academic writing in areas.
 * Check Talk Page for any unresolved concerns to address.
 * Add a section on ethical implications and responsibilities from an active audience perspective.
 * Strengthen transitions and organization to highlight relationships between concepts.
 * Review for neutrality and remove any inadvertent biases.
 * Sources https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/S15327825MCS0301_02 https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/6a87/168a068a9f5725d1c8481b96dff3b5fdb7b7.pdf https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15252019.2002.10722060: