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Tamara Dawn Afifi

Cultivation Theory

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 * Cultivation theory
 * I have chosen this theory because I am interested in the media and different sources that the media flows through. Television is one of the biggest outlets that lets people watch sports, fashion shows, fiction and non-fiction television shows. It brings people together in many different ways and influences the way we see the world and communicate to those around us. Cultivation theory explains what these affects have on us as a society.

Lead[edit]

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * The article explains what Cultivation theory is and goes into an explanation that is understandable for new learners.
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * It includes the major sections and sub-sections.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * The Lead includes information that is later mentioned in the background section of the page.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * The lead is concise.

Content[edit]

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Yes
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Yes; It was last updated December 2019
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * All sections of the article contain information that needs to be there.

Tone and Balance[edit]

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * Yes
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * No
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * All viewpoints that are stated as there is a "Criticisms" section that includes different views or edits from George Gerbner's theory.
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * No

Sources and References[edit]

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Most facts are backed up, however, some information does not have sources listed that back it up.
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Yes
 * Are the sources current?
 * Yes
 * Check a few links. Do they work?
 * Yes

Organization[edit]

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Yes; I found it very easy to read and understand.
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * Yes
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?
 * Yes the article is organized and easy to follow.

Images and Media[edit]

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * No images are included in the article.
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * No images are included in the article.
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * No images are included in the article.
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
 * No images are included in the article.

Checking the talk page[edit]

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * The conversations behind the scenes are specifically talking to the editor and how she can add more information and fill holes that are in the article.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * The article is very highly praised. It also states that the article was orginally apart of Wikiedu.
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * The article goes more in depth on many different subjects such as how television affects violence and the LGBTQ community.

Overall impressions[edit]

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * The article is very informative while bringing in current topics and how they affect society around us. It was very understandable and concise. Overall, I think this is a great article for someone who wants to learn more about Cultivation theory.
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * The articles strengths are hitting different aspects of society and how television affects those categories while backing them up with research.
 * How can the article be improved?
 * There are holes in the article where some information doesn't have the amount of sources to back it up. The Mean World Index section is an example of this.
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * The article is well-developed. Cultivation Theory is going to continue to grow as television and media gets bigger which will allow for more research to develop which can then be used to complete the article.