User:MeaganP11/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: Medium theory
 * Article Evaluation
 * As can be seen, this article is extremely underdeveloped. It is missing an abundance of key information. The following elements could have been added to the article: 1) Medium theorist such as Postman (images and public life), and Birkerts (Medium theory in computer age)  2) Postman and the information-action age  3) Telegraph, Photograph, Television  4) Theory criticisms  5) How the work of scholars such as Neil Postman, Sven Birkerts, Nicholas Carr, and Brian Ot, can be considered as embodying the medium theory  6) How the medium theory is relevant in today's day and age.  Further, the article does not include images that enhance understanding of the topic. The page has no images, which makes the article very un-inviting. There are several quotes in the article that have not been cited. Finally, there are many spelling mistakes and the sentences lack coherency.  Overall, this article is not well done.


 * Sources
 * https://www.communicationtheory.org/medium-theory/
 * https://tomcblog6.wordpress.com/2020/10/07/the-medium-is-the-message-is-it-still-relevant-in-this-age/

Option 2

 * Article title Mediatization (media)
 * Article Evaluation
 * Just like the first article I analyzed, this article does not cover the topic thoroughly. Here is some information that could be added: 1) Delve deeper into "media logic". It could be added that it was a challenge to media effects and uses & gratification theory. A section could also be added to briefly discuss the origins in Altheide and snow (1979).  2) There should be a link made to today's society. For example, as learned in class, we can use mediatization as a concept to understand our pandemic experience.  3) In the paragraph about media materialism, concrete examples could be added. Recent facts could be added such as:  - A record 53.6 million metric tonnes (Mt) of electronic waste was generated worldwide in 2019  - Global eWaste to reach 74 Mt by 2030.  - Northern America Accounts for 15% of global e-waste with 20.9 kg per capita.To continue, just like the first article, this one does not have any images displayed. However, the article is well-referenced and is presented from a neutral point of view. There is not much listed on the talk page other than a couple of edits made in 2018.
 * Although there are many references, much information has not been cited. The sections are developed in an orderly fashion which makes it an easy read to follow and understand, however, there is not a sufficient amount of information included within these sections. Using example is also always a good idea in order to increase comprehension. The writing quality seems to be good and the article is neutral. Sources  - Course notes
 * Although there are many references, much information has not been cited. The sections are developed in an orderly fashion which makes it an easy read to follow and understand, however, there is not a sufficient amount of information included within these sections. Using example is also always a good idea in order to increase comprehension. The writing quality seems to be good and the article is neutral. Sources  - Course notes

Option 3

 * Article title Jean-Gabriel Pageau
 * Article Evaluation
 * This is yet an under-developed article. Here is something I would add to it: - Early life  -More information about his junior hockey career  -Community involvement (CHEO, Gatineau hospital, Ottawa meet and greets)  -A player profile which includes (style of play, reputation)  - Personal life (parents Jean-Gabriel and Yda Pageau, a sister named Sandryna, wife Camille Pageau)  -Fun facts
 * Favorite places to eat in Ottawa ( Little Italy to try out Giovanni’s, Wasabi, Sterling.)
 * Favorite movie: Bon Cop Bad Cop 2.
 * Favorite player growing up: Daniel Alfredsson I would always suggest articles to include more images to pique interest. The lead could be improved as it is not very long, and does not include a brief description of the article's main sections. In terms of content, what is presented is accurate and neutral, however, there is much content missing to consider it a complete article.  The article reads easily enough and doesn't seem to have too many grammatical errors.
 * Sources
 * https://playerswiki.com/jean-gabriel-pageau
 * https://playerswiki.com/jean-gabriel-pageau

Option 4

 * Article title Chilean dolphin
 * This article could use a lot of work. The lead doesn't site the sections that will be talked about and is not detailed enough. It does not establish context or explain why the topic is notable. While the content provided is related to the topic, it is missing a lot of information. The viewpoints presented are neutral and fact-based however, there are not many references to support this. The viewpoints that are presented are under presented. Lastly, there is no clear image of the dolphin, so there is no way of knowing what the animal looks like. Here are some sections I would add to the article:  1) History  2) Description  - Small cetaceans with a stocky body shape and blunt beakless heads.  - They measure about 1.7 m long on average and reach 60 kg in weight.  - Rounded flippers and a large rounded dorsal fin.  -Gray with lighter colouring on the ventral side.  -White markings on the lips, throat, forehead, and behind each flipper.  2) Habitat ( Coastal waters of Chile. Preferring areas with high tidal ranges. Spotted in the Strait of Magellan and channels of Tierra del Fuego)  2) Evolution  3) Diet (sardines, anchovies, and young salmon, squid, and crustaceans)  3) Anatomy  4) Behaviour ( socialization, reproduction, feeding, vocalization, intelligence, sleeping)  5) Threats (Hunting, fishing gear)
 * Sources
 * https://marinebio.org/species/chilean-dolphins/cephalorhynchus-eutropia/
 * https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/group/dolphins/
 * https://www.britannica.com/animal/dolphin-mammal
 * https://uk.whales.org/whales-dolphins/species-guide/chilean-dolphin/



Option 5

 * Article title GoodLife Fitness


 * Article Evaluation
 * This article needs some improvement. For starters, the lead is one sentence long, which is not sufficient. Further, every section is under presented. Some sections only have a one-sentence description. This makes it look very unprofessional. If there is not enough information to complete a section, the section should be discarded. In my opinion, the sections presented in this article lack relevance. Here are some sections I would add: 1) Early history  2) Fitness classes  3) Personal training options  4) Premium equipment  5) Prices, types of memberships  6) Training programs  7) Registration process  8) Company values
 * One again, I would add more pictures. All facts seem to be cited correctly, and the grammar is correct.


 * Sources
 * https://www.goodlifefitness.com/home.html