Article link: https://theconversation.com/women-can-build-positive-body-image-by-controlling-what-they-view-on-social-media-113041
Topic:
To what extend does social media affect beauty standards negatively?
CRAAP Template
Title of Article Analysis
Currency
• When was the article published?
• Is the article late or timely in relation to the news event?
• Have there been any new developments to the news event that was not mentioned in the article?
Relevance
• How is the article relevant to my research topic?
• How is the article relevant to the world today?
Authority
• Who produced the article? Is he/she a credible voice on the issue?
• Where was the article published? Is the publication reputable and trustworthy?
Accuracy
• Is the information provided relevant and accurate?
• Are the sources credible?
• Is it backed up by other sources? (Look at cross-references)
Purpose
• Why was the article written? (To persuade? Inform? Voice an opinion? Etc.)
• How do you know? (Consider tone of voice, balance of views, choice of words etc.)
