User:Samuellam88/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
 * Discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS


 * Article Evaluation
 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * The article's content is concise on the topic and goes further to elaborate on the main idea of HIV/AIDS discrimination
 * Is it written neutrally?
 * All information is presented with statistical data and research. No personal views are presented.
 * Does each claim have a citation?
 * Every claim is cited with a source
 * Are the citations reliable?
 * The sources are very reliable, as they stem from research conducted and the CDC.


 * Sources
 * https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0277953602003040

Option 2

 * Article title
 * HIV exceptionalism


 * Article Evaluation
 * The articles information goes on to explain the law and concept of HIV exceptionalism, and remains focused on the topic.
 * The article remains backed up with scientific and statistical data, and is not inclined to a certain view.
 * Yes, most claims have a citation.
 * The sources come from lawful documents and political standpoints.


 * Sources
 * https://www.bmj.com/content/316/7127/290

Option 3

 * Article title
 * HIV-positive people
 * Article Evaluation
 * The article goes into detail about the everyday life and situation within those that are HIV positive.
 * Data tables and surveys are provided as statistical data to show the percentage of people that seek treatment.
 * This article has some citations.
 * The sources stem from accredited statistical data collectors.
 * The sources stem from accredited statistical data collectors.


 * Sources
 * https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1021144511957

Option 4

 * Article title
 * HIV/AIDS activism
 * Article Evaluation
 * This article discusses ways to advocate and improve the lives of those living with HIV; remains focused
 * Surveys and testimonials are used to show the increase in better healthcare sought when people support those living with HIV
 * The article has many citations.
 * The sources stem from surveys and national census taken around the world based on satisfaction of patients and personal stigma.
 * Sources
 * https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1467-9566.00361
 * Sources
 * https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1467-9566.00361

Option 5

 * Article title
 * HIV/AIDS in the United States


 * Article Evaluation
 * This article effectively portrays the aspect of HIV and AIDS within the nation, how it spreads, and how it is relevant in today's society.
 * Statistical data is used to show the number of people and demographics of those living with HIV
 * The article is very rich in citations when presenting every piece of data
 * The sources are very credible. They are from the CDC and the state health departments.


 * Sources
 * https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1446722/