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{{Dashboard.wikiedu.org_bibliography/outline|Change 1: Clarify and strengthen the definition of media consumption
Right now, the definition in the article feels kind of all over the place and mixes explanation with opinion, which makes it confusing. I would fix this by rewriting the opening paragraph so it clearly defines media consumption as how people use and interact with media, and then separately explain that it can be both passive and active. Research shows that audiences aren’t just sitting there consuming content, they’re actually interpreting and engaging with it in different ways. So, I would clean up the lead section by separating the definition from the explanation and making it sound more clear and academic overall.
Change 2: Reorganize and rename unclear sections
Some of the current sections, like “Increase” and “People involved,” are really vague and don’t flow well. I would reorganize the article into clearer sections like “Definition,” “Types of Media Consumption,” “Audience Behavior,” and “Effects.” For example, the “Increase” section could be turned into something like “Trends in Media Consumption” and supported with actual data from Pew Research Center (2025). This would make the article easier to follow and more in line with how Wikipedia articles are usually structured.
Change 3: Add a clear section on types of media consumption
The article mentions different forms of media, but it’s not organized in a way that’s easy to understand. I would add a new section that breaks media into categories like traditional media, digital or streaming media, and social media. Pew Research Center (2025) has solid data on how people use different platforms, so I would use that to support each category. This would make the article feel a lot more structured and easier to read.
Change 4: Improve citations and source quality throughout the article
Another big issue is that some parts of the article don’t have strong or consistent sources, which hurts its credibility. I would go through each section and add more reliable secondary sources, like research studies and industry data. For example, Statista (2024) has data on how much time people spend consuming media across platforms, which could support claims about usage patterns. I’d use sources like that to back up key points and make sure everything is properly cited. I’d also make the citations consistent throughout so it actually meets Wikipedia standards.
Change 5: Add a section on the effects of media consumption
The section on media effects is pretty limited right now and doesn’t go into enough depth. I would expand this by adding a new section focused on both the psychological and social effects of media consumption. Research shows that media can influence people’s emotions, perceptions, and behaviors (Valkenburg et al., 2016). I’d include both positive and negative effects so the article feels more balanced and complete.
Change 6: Improve and expand the social media section
The social media section is really short and doesn’t say much. I would expand it by adding data from Pew Research Center (2025), which shows how widely platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok are used. I’d also connect this section more to audience engagement and participation instead of just listing platforms. Basically, I’d rewrite it to include both usage trends and how people actually interact on these platforms so it feels more relevant to the rest of the article.
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{{Dashboard.wikiedu.org_bibliography/outline|Change 1: Clarify and strengthen the definition of media consumption
Right now, the definition in the article feels kind of all over the place and mixes explanation with opinion, which makes it confusing. I would fix this by rewriting the opening paragraph so it clearly defines media consumption as how people use and interact with media, and then separately explain that it can be both passive and active. Research shows that audiences aren’t just sitting there consuming content, they’re actually interpreting and engaging with it in different ways. So, I would clean up the lead section by separating the definition from the explanation and making it sound more clear and academic overall.
Change 2: Reorganize and rename unclear sections
Some of the current sections, like “Increase” and “People involved,” are really vague and don’t flow well. I would reorganize the article into clearer sections like “Definition,” “Types of Media Consumption,” “Audience Behavior,” and “Effects.” For example, the “Increase” section could be turned into something like “Trends in Media Consumption” and supported with actual data from Pew Research Center (2025). This would make the article easier to follow and more in line with how Wikipedia articles are usually structured.
Change 3: Add a clear section on types of media consumption
The article mentions different forms of media, but it’s not organized in a way that’s easy to understand. I would add a new section that breaks media into categories like traditional media, digital or streaming media, and social media. Pew Research Center (2025) has solid data on how people use different platforms, so I would use that to support each category. This would make the article feel a lot more structured and easier to read.
Change 4: Improve citations and source quality throughout the article
Another big issue is that some parts of the article don’t have strong or consistent sources, which hurts its credibility. I would go through each section and add more reliable secondary sources, like research studies and industry data. For example, Statista (2024) has data on how much time people spend consuming media across platforms, which could support claims about usage patterns. I’d use sources like that to back up key points and make sure everything is properly cited. I’d also make the citations consistent throughout so it actually meets Wikipedia standards.
Change 5: Add a section on the effects of media consumption
The section on media effects is pretty limited right now and doesn’t go into enough depth. I would expand this by adding a new section focused on both the psychological and social effects of media consumption. Research shows that media can influence people’s emotions, perceptions, and behaviors (Valkenburg et al., 2016). I’d include both positive and negative effects so the article feels more balanced and complete.
Change 6: Improve and expand the social media section
The social media section is really short and doesn’t say much. I would expand it by adding data from Pew Research Center (2025), which shows how widely platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok are used. I’d also connect this section more to audience engagement and participation instead of just listing platforms. Basically, I’d rewrite it to include both usage trends and how people actually interact on these platforms so it feels more relevant to the rest of the article.
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