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Article title: Media bias in the United States Article Evaluation:

Covers a widely discussed and politically sensitive topic.

Structure is comprehensive but occasionally lacks balance—some sections are heavily cited from partisan or outdated sources.

Limited discussion of media literacy or algorithmic influence on bias.

Could improve clarity with more up-to-date data and a global comparative perspective.

Sources:

Entman, Robert M. Democracy Without Citizens: Media and the Decay of American Politics (1998).

Pew Research Center reports on trust in media (updated annually).

AllSides.com bias chart data.

Article title: Digital disinformation Article Evaluation: An important and timely article, especially in the post-2020 context. The article lacks depth on how linguistic strategies are used to deceive (e.g., use of emotive or coded language). Could benefit from clearer organization—some overlap with “fake news” and “misinformation.” Needs more international examples. Sources: Marwick, Alice, and Rebecca Lewis. "Media Manipulation and Disinformation Online" (Data & Society, 2017). Wardle, Claire, and Hossein Derakhshan. "Information Disorder" (Council of Europe, 2017). Zannettou, Savvas et al. “Disinformation Warfare: Understanding State-Sponsored Trolls on Twitter and Their Influence on the Web” (2019).

Article title: Cancel culture Article Evaluation: Highly visible topic with significant social impact. The article is contested and has a long talk page, suggesting editorial disputes. Lacks a strong analytical framework—could benefit from sociolinguistic or rhetorical analysis. Some citations come from op-eds or partisan sources, affecting neutrality. Sources: Ng, Eve. "No Grand Pronouncements Here...: Reflections on Cancel Culture and Digital Media Participation." Television & New Media (2020). Clark, Meredith D. "DRAG THEM: A Brief Etymology of So-Called ‘Cancel Culture.’" Communication and the Public (2020). McCulloch, Gretchen. Because Internet (2019) – for linguistic insight into digital discourse.

Article title: Wikipedia:WikiProject Professional Wrestling Article Evaluation: A behind-the-scenes Wikipedia article used by editors. Not a general readership page but crucial to understanding content governance. Very well structured, but could benefit from more sourcing about the challenges of writing about wrestling (e.g., blending fiction and fact). Limited global perspective—mostly U.S.-centric. Sources: Jenkins, Henry. Textual Poachers – foundational for fan culture studies. Pro Wrestling Illustrated or Wrestling Observer as examples of editorial standards. Wikipedia’s own content policy pages.

Article title: Alix Earle Article Evaluation: Article on a rising influencer tied to brand deals and marketing campaigns. Underdeveloped and very short; lacks depth, sourcing, and critical discussion of her cultural influence. Has potential for expansion around influencer marketing, parasocial relationships, and celebrity culture. Risk of promotional tone without careful citation work. Sources: Abidin, Crystal. Internet Celebrity: Understanding Fame Online (2018). Recent marketing analyses (e.g., AdWeek or Harvard Business Review on influencer ROI). TikTok and Gen Z consumer studies (Pew or McKinsey reports).