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SPOT THE ACADEMIC RESOURCE!

Are you ready?Then let’s begin.

For each resource presented, review all the information available.

Would you count this as an

academic source for an assignment?

Why or why not?

Article found in Discovery

Article found in Discovery

Verdict:YES!

Article found in Discovery

Abstract: Mainstream media images of female beauty disproportionately feature slim, White women. Although Black American women typically report higher self and body esteem, and lower internalization of media ideals than White women, the extent to which specific media affinities are implicated in Black women's body image concerns remain unclear. The present survey study (n = 141) examines how young women's views of self and of female media personae predict body consciousness. Black women reported lower body surveillance, concern with others' approval, and wishful identification with a favorite media persona than White women. However, results of regression analyses showed that increased wishful identification with and decreased perceived similarity to favorite female media personae predicted body surveillance for all women (controlling for body mass index and self-esteem). Others' approval concerns predicted body concerns after accounting for all other study variables. Key ethnic distinctions did emerge as a function of body type and ethnicity of media personae. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)

Article found in Discovery

Abstract: Mainstream media images of female beauty disproportionately feature slim, White women. Although Black American women typically report higher self and body esteem, and lower internalization of media ideals than White women, the extent to which specific media affinities are implicated in Black women's body image concerns remain unclear. The present survey study (n = 141) examines how young women's views of self and of female media personae predict body consciousness. Black women reported lower body surveillance, concern with others' approval, and wishful identification with a favorite media persona than White women. However, results of regression analyses showed that increased wishful identification with and decreased perceived similarity to favorite female media personae predicted body surveillance for all women (controlling for body mass index and self-esteem). Others' approval concerns predicted body concerns after accounting for all other study variables. Key ethnic distinctions did emerge as a function of body type and ethnicity of media personae. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)

Verdict:YES!

Article found in Discovery

Article found in Discovery

Includes images.

Verdict:NO!

Book found in Library catalogue

Book found in Library catalogue

Verdict:YES!

Book found in Discovery

Book found in Discovery

Boring cover,

no images

Verdict:Probably yes…check the

language/intended audience/publisher.

Website found online (Google)

Website found online (Google)

Not an academic or research institution

Who wrote this? Uncertain authorship.

Language seems written for a

popular audience.

Verdict: NO!But maybe find some of

these references.

KEYS TO DETERMINING AN ACADEMIC SOURCE

• Where did you find it? A Library database or the open web?

• What is the source – a peer-reviewed journal, an academic journal, a newspaper, a magazine, or a website?

• Does it have references (citations)? • Who is the author? What are their credentials?• What is the writing style? Does the writing read like it

was written for a scholarly, popular or business audience?

• What is the purpose of the article – to make an argument/propose a new theory or to give general background information about the topic? Can you find a thesis statement?