This next post is gathering sources to help map out Project 3, so here goes the incredibly long, yet very helpful list of sources that I will be using in Project 3.
1. This source is from Wired.com, written by Margaret Rhodes on January 28th, 2016, titled "Like real people, Barbie now Comes in Different Sizes".
~Author's Credibility:
The author has a page solely dedicated to other articles that they have written which shows that the author is credible because there are multiple pieces that she has done with the same media site.
She also has a twitter site that outlines her accomplishments and things that she cares about, naming her work as an article writer.
~Target Source:
The target audience for this specific article is for those who use social media among other things because in the article there are multiple references of people talking about this issue on Twitter. Wired.com itself, I would say, is more for people in their 20s to 30s who are interested in more entertainment pieces because of the large amount of issues on social media, pieces on more culture than politics, and overall design of the website.
~Main Purpose/Message
The article's main purpose would be to inform the people reading the website that Mattel has released a new type of Barbie and to tell people about the pros of this new thing that has happened. It is also to inform people about what people think about it.
~Context Details
The website has hyperlinks to other sources such as Time magazine which shows its credibility and the article also shows pieces from Twitter for real life feelings about the new Barbie.
2. This source is from CNN.com, written by Michael Pearson on January 28th, 2016, titled "Barbie's New Body: curvy, tall and petite"
~Author's Credibility:
Michael Pearson has a LinkedIn account which outlines all his jobs and past experiences. He also has written numerous articles for CNN among other cites which show that he has experiences that people trust him from.
~Target Source:
The target audience for this specific article is more general and for a broader audience because the article has a large amount of past events having to do with Mattel and Barbie for those who do not know all the background information.
~Main Purpose/Message:
The article's main message is to shortly inform people about what has been going on with Mattel's Barbies and why people are so happy about it. It has many pieces of evidence from others on Twitter and various moms that show the positive part of adding these new Barbies in the store
~Context Details:
The article has many pictures, showing the different and new Barbies that they have put out, making the audience see the truth in the article. The article also has many sources of media outlets that it hyperlinks to such as videos and other articles
3. This source is from inquisitr.com, written by Lisa Hale on January 28th, 2016 titled "Is Curvy Barbie Just A Fat Barbie?"
~Author's Credibility:
Some authors do not have a page solely dedicated to their works on the website that they work for, so when they do I feel like it establishes the author's credibility. Lisa Hale has a page that focuses on all her work she's done with the website and her personal bio, again highlighting her credibility. Another thing that establishes her credibility is the Facebook page that is linked to her blog because she is a blogger, this shows that she is a legitimate writer and again shows credibility.
~Target Source:
The target audience is specifically for people who see the controversial side of the Barbie doll because it points out the negativity people have towards it as well as the positivity. I feel like this article is also for those who are new to the subject because it does introduce a lot of key things that an audience would know if they read even a little about the topic
~Main Purpose/Message:
The articles main purpose is to show people both sides of the argument and how those sides are portrayed through people's opinions. It is also to inform people who do not know about the topic, giving them general facts and video to watch to help them better understand the topic
~Context Details:
This article has two very powerful videos. One is from a mother and a daughter who just saw the 'curvy' Barbie doll and their opinion on it and the other video is the Today show speaking about the topic
4. This source is from college.USAToday.com, written by Greta Bjoornson on February 9th, 2016 titled "New line of Barbies gets Mixed Reviews from Students"
~Author's Credibility:
Again, Greta Bjornson has her own page dedicated to the work that she's done in the past which shows that she is reliable and has past experience in writing. She also has done a wide variety of topics, showing her versatility in her writing and large expanse of genres.
~Target source:
The target audience is for those specifically in college because the magazine is for people specifically in college as seen in the title of the website. It is also aimed towards college kids because the article itself is about college students and their opinions on the dolls.
~Main Purpose/Message:
The main message of this piece is to show people both sides of the argument when it comes to the new Barbie doll, specifically when it comes to college students who have played with them as children. It is also to show people a different point of view than what they are used to.
~Context Details:
Its important to note that in this specific article the sources that are referenced for direct quotes are mostly college students speaking about the dolls. The article also has many linked sources that also manage to show the source's credibility
5. This source is from HuffingtonPost.com, written by Taylor Pittman on February 10th, 2016 titled "How Kids Really Feel About the New Diverse Barbie Dolls"
~Author's Credibility:
Taylor Pittman also has a page dedicated to her work that she's done at the Huffington Post which also has multiple links to other media outlets such as twitter, Facebook, and Blogger. She also features a picture which helps put a face to a name, making her more credible.
~Target Audience:
The target audience is like most of the other sources in the fact that it is aimed towards those interested in the topic, more towards those who really want to know the truth because of the slight tone of the title of the article.
~Main Purpose/Message:
The main purpose is to get across specifically what kids think about the new dolls.
~Context Details:
Again, she has many hyperlinked sources, one of which is my next source. There are also multiple pictures that help gauge what exactly she is talking about
6. This source is from youtube.com written, produced, and edited by BuzzFeedYellow on February 8th, 2016 titled "Kids Review the New Barbie Bodies".
~Author's Credibility:
The author establishes credibility by giving background information in the front of the video. They also put up many links to their sources and what music they used below the video and at the end of the video as well.
~Target Audience:
This is much like source five in the fact that the target audience are those who wish to hear directly from the kids who are playing with and seeing the different dolls. The audience is also those who respond best to videos rather than a piece of text.
~Main Purpose/Message:
The main message to get across is that kids like the new dolls because they look like them and they are more relatable than the dolls in the past. It is also to bring up the fact that kids still look at the "curvy" doll as "fat".
~Context Details:
The music choice was very uplifting and the links to other videos like this one were very helpful for those who wanted to see more about Barbies.
7. This source is from livescience.com written Laura Geggel on February 5th, 2016 titled "Toys like me: New Barbie Dolls and Lego Toys Get Diverse"
~Author's Credibility:
The author of this piece establishes credibility by using a large amount of links to other sources in her works that lead to interesting pieces of information. The author also has a working twitter and Facebook page that make her more relatable.
~Target Audience:
The target audience for this source is much like the others in it is for those interested in the subject, maybe those who have bought Barbie dolls before or those who just want to know what is going down with the new Barbies.
~Main Purpose:
The main purpose is to get across the idea of the importance of Barbies in the lives of the children of today and how they look at Barbie as a role model. It was also to inform people of the vast change these dolls could potentially have.
~Context Details:
The article also touches on the fact that Barbie has added different races as well to their production of Barbies. Another detail is the fact that they specifically cited a psychology study that directly related Barbies to girl's self esteem.
8. This source is from theguardian.com written by Erika Nicole Kendall on 28th January 2016 titled "Barbie's new body types: a ploy to save the brand, not represent its customers".
~Author's Credibility:
Erika Nicole Kendall has her own page, but more importantly she has a video directly made by the Guardian in the beginning setting up her entire argument which I found to be very powerful in establishing the fact that she knew how to make a solid argument.
~Target Audience:
A lot of the people reading this article are people who are interested in the debate, but are also people who are interested in why Mattel has only just released these different Barbies when there have been all sizes of women forever.
~Main Purpose:
The main purpose is to make people look at Mattel in a different light and to show that yes they came out with these new dolls which is great, but why didn't they come out with these before?
~Context Details:
One of the main things about this article is the vast amount of comments the people are leaving on it. Another key detail is the fact that she mentions her personal life and personal stories about Barbie dolls, making the source more believable.
9. This source is from slate.com written by Christina Cauterucci on January 28th, 2016 titled "Little girl's reactions to "curvy" Barbie prove why we need "curvy" Barbie"
~Author's Credibility:
Christina's credibility is established by placing many hyperlinks throughout her article that gives the reader access to more information. She also adds many of her personal stories that makes the reader feel more comfortable and able to digest the information.
~Target Audience:
The target audience are those who believe that the new dolls are exactly what America and her kids need. It is also probably aimed towards those who had a Barbie growing up because it mentions things about Barbie's past.
~Main Purpose/Message
The main message that the author wants to get across is the importance of the new Barbie and how it can really help change little girl's lives for the better.
~Context Details:
'“Ultimately, haters are going to hate,” the president said' is one of my favorite lines in the article and it shows that there will always be those who don't like that is happening. Another key detail is the hyperlinks to past dolls that give some credibility.
10. This last source in more recent from bbc.com written by Claire Bates on March 3rd, 2016 titled "Does 'Curvy Barbie" compare with an average woman?"
~Author's Credibilty:
To establish credibility Claire Bates has both a LinkedIn Account and a Twitter account which she continues to write in to update her information.
~Target Audience:
The target audience for this piece is those who are still a bit unhappy with the changes made in Mattel's new Barbie design. It is also for those who are interested in what the dolls actually look like in comparison to real women.
~Main Purpose/Message:
The main piece of this article is to show that the new Barbie's are still not an accurate representation of people in the world because they are still disproportionate. It is also to show people the more negative side which is not often seen.
~Context Detials:
This article has many direct quotes from people as well as hyperlinks that make the source even more credible than it already is. It also had many visuals that help outline the key points the author wanted to get across.
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