User:Mscriver8/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
(Influence of mass media)

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose this article to evaluate because it relates towards our course material. This article matters because it has a very concise lead and presents useable information that is backed up by multiple sources. My preliminary impression of it was that it was very interesting and stated many facts about our current influence of mass media on todays society. It gave many strong points about mass media and presented current affects of mass media on society.

Evaluate the article
This article provides a concise lead that presents an introduction that clearly describes the articles topic, as well as providing leading information about what the article will be covering and explaining throughout. The content of the article is relevant to the topic of the influence of mass media, as it provides information that can help define the term more, as well as explain what exactly it means. The article does not make any claims that are perceived as bias. It does not lead towards a chosen side that it wants the reader to follow, and remains very neutral throughout the work. All of the sources that have been used in this article are thorough are back up the information that is displayed throughout. The sources all relate to the article topic, and provide sustainable information. The article is well written and organized properly, as the information is easy to follow and not overwhelming at all times. The article does not include images, therefore there are none to reflect on. My overall impression of the article is that it provides many strengths, such as a strong flow of information, it provides the needed information, and it describes the topic thoroughly while following academic standards.