User talk:Cagrubba/sandbox

This is the group section for GNDR-G310, the editors are Celia Grubba, Micah Corning-Myers, and Sarah Cohn.Cagrubba (talk) 16:43, 1 February 2018 (UTC)

Article Evaluation:

Article: Mad Men (Season 1)

Is the article neutral? Are there any claims, or frames, that appear heavily biased toward a particular position? Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented? Check a few citations. Do the links work? Does the source support the claims in the article? Is each fact referenced with an appropriate, reliable reference? Where does the information come from? Are these neutral sources? If biased, is that bias noted? Is any information out of date? Is anything missing that could be added? Check out the Talk page of the article. What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic? How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects? How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class? Choose at least 1 question relevant to the article you're evaluating and leave your evaluation on the article's Talk page, minimum three sentences. Be sure to sign your feedback with four tildes — Cagrubba (talk) 03:02, 2 February 2018 (UTC). I think the article is very neutral, detailed, and describes what happens in season one with clarity and conciseness. There are no outlandish claims because what happens in the show is exactly what is described in the article. The author of this article writes with voice and tone and does not seem to favor certain characters over others.

The viewpoints are all there and matter of fact. The author does not go super in depth on any part of the plot but rather states "she was sexually harassed." Which is true, Joan was sexually harassed to no end and the author could have gone into the politics of that situation but rather left the article up to a factual summary of season one.

The citations all work and provide links to their appropriate pages. Links for the actors, historical events, and novelty words and phrases all match up. Things like the 1960 presidential campaign and the "hobo code" are both linked and accurate. They are linked to neutral and factual pages.

No information is out of date. It is all in real time and backs up the descriptors of the episodes on Netflix. The only thing I think that could be added would to be to go to more opinion pages or link to any fan pages for those interested.

The talk page contains conversations about awards, the soundtrack, and finding even better sources, like scripts from the producers and agency. The talk page is filled with people who genuinely want this page to be better and filled with respectful conversation.

The rating is under low-importance television articles. It is part of the WikiProject Television and the last major edit was done in 2012.

Wikipedia discusses this topic in a way we would have talked about in class. All the training is very relevant and works out well, it is interesting to see all of it in action.

Cagrubba (talk) 03:02, 2 February 2018 (UTC)

Black Women Filmmakers
 Growth Plan 

Step one: Research lesser known black women filmmakers. This article has a large focus on African American women filmmakers. Part of this could be the influence of Hollywood, but there are several independent international films that are missing from here, along with their filmmakers. These new names could include European filmmakers, African film makers and more. It would make a big difference on the page to include more diversity in an already small group.

Potential filmmakers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanta_R%C3%A9gina_Nacro — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mcorningmyers (talk • contribs) 07:46, 6 February 2018 (UTC)

The point is to find women who represent a different side of the dwindling narrative.

Step two: Identify missing influential black women filmmakers and filmography. A filmmakers popularity does not necessarily detract or add to their influence. The impact of well-made independent film seen by a small amount of people can have more influence on per individual than one Michael Bay film with a ton of explosions in it. This could include Shondra Rhimes or someone of that caliber. Especially this year, more black women filmmakers are rising to the surface. Shonda Rhimes is the third black women to be added to the TV Hall of Fame. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/10/shonda-rhimes-tv-academy-hall-of-fame-inductee-list Sarahcohn (talk) 01:27, 8 February 2018 (UTC)

Step three: Assess whether the selected filmography is notable enough to be added to the Wiki page. They should be compared to the range of films and filmmakers currently on the page. If a filmmaker is little known but has done some quite noteworthy (such as being the first film to have a black transgender person, banned in a country or plethora of countries for some reason, etc.), we should make an argument on the article's talk page for why the film should be added. This is also an opportunity to shine light on social justice issues surrounding these decisions.

 Step four: Draft response and find adequate sources for film. Should including commentary for why the film is noteworthy, reuse some of our talk page points.

Step five: Copy write entire page then add our response with sources.

-Mcorningmyers (talk) 05:11, 6 February 2018 (UTC)

 Sources 

Cagrubba (talk) 14:26, 6 February 2018 (UTC)

On the margins: black directors and the persistence of racial inequality in twenty-first century Hollywood

-Mcorningmyers (talk) 05:11, 6 February 2018 (UTC)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_McCullough

-Sarahcohn (talk) 16:06, 6 February 2018 (UTC) http://www.indiewire.com/2012/10/heroines-of-cinema-ava-duvernay-and-10-more-trail-blazing-black-female-directors-44093/

Cagrubba (talk) 14:30, 6 February 2018 (UTC)

Peer Reviews
I chose to peer review Celia's contribution to this article. Celia added a lot of new and relevant information about Madam Toussaint Welcome, one of the first black women filmmakers. She cited the information used and added an important part about the history of black women filmmakers. She also included quotes, which she cited, proving the authenticity of the information. Sarahcohn (talk) 17:54, 27 February 2018 (UTC)