Purpose/Context:
The source I chose to evaluate is an article written by Carolyn Gregoire, a journalist, novelist, and spokeswoman. Gregoire is a senior writer at the Huffington Post, who specializes in topics such as psychology; mental health; neuroscience; body health; and spirituality. 1 The article How Money Changes the Way We Think and Behave covers the idea that humans are susceptible to money and wealth.2 The writing covers everything from the physical effects on the brain to the way it changes day to day behaviour. The article, beginning with an overview of the issue soon begins to focus greatly on the different types of research that have been done on the subject that compliment her thoughts. The article offers a lot of insight into …show more content…
This is said in the sense that the article makes you think about what is being said. However, the author does a great job of integrating many facts and proof according to studies that allow readers to add value to the writing. The article is not aimed towards any level of wealth, as it approaches the subject from every economic class covering the psychology in between. The writing does include a few technical terms that the average person may not be familiar with, however, Gregoire does include definitions and examples for some. The work does not come sourced, therefore, it is the reader’s choice to either to believe the writing based on the well-known publisher or to take it with a-grain-of-salt.
Organization/Development:
Gregoire begins her writing by defining of the word “affluenza,” to her readers. This is a term that would be referenced a lot throughout the writing. She then includes real-world examples that many are familiar with. This gives readers the chance to understand what she is speaking of, and allows them to connect their own thoughts to the ideas. Throughout the article, Gregoire uses many examples including evidence formulated by psychologists and doctors. However, none of the facts or statements she quotes are sourced. Therefore, the reader can be uncertain whether this writing is credible.
The source I chose to evaluate is an article written by Carolyn Gregoire, a journalist, novelist, and spokeswoman. Gregoire is a senior writer at the Huffington Post, who specializes in topics such as psychology; mental health; neuroscience; body health; and spirituality. 1 The article How Money Changes the Way We Think and Behave covers the idea that humans are susceptible to money and wealth.2 The writing covers everything from the physical effects on the brain to the way it changes day to day behaviour. The article, beginning with an overview of the issue soon begins to focus greatly on the different types of research that have been done on the subject that compliment her thoughts. The article offers a lot of insight into …show more content…
This is said in the sense that the article makes you think about what is being said. However, the author does a great job of integrating many facts and proof according to studies that allow readers to add value to the writing. The article is not aimed towards any level of wealth, as it approaches the subject from every economic class covering the psychology in between. The writing does include a few technical terms that the average person may not be familiar with, however, Gregoire does include definitions and examples for some. The work does not come sourced, therefore, it is the reader’s choice to either to believe the writing based on the well-known publisher or to take it with a-grain-of-salt.
Organization/Development:
Gregoire begins her writing by defining of the word “affluenza,” to her readers. This is a term that would be referenced a lot throughout the writing. She then includes real-world examples that many are familiar with. This gives readers the chance to understand what she is speaking of, and allows them to connect their own thoughts to the ideas. Throughout the article, Gregoire uses many examples including evidence formulated by psychologists and doctors. However, none of the facts or statements she quotes are sourced. Therefore, the reader can be uncertain whether this writing is credible.