User talk:Zl116
Thanks for the update! I look forward to seeing how the semester moves forward. Vsomasch (talk) 16:59, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
Hi Zhili, First, I have some formatting and off-the-cuff comments:
- The source in the middle of the first sentence should be moved to the end of the sentence.
- The advantages/disadvantages section is confusing. All of the "However"s are flipping my mind in circles. That said, there's probably a huge opportunity here to add to the page.
- Needs a criticisms section! I want to see what other scholars have to say, especially because I don't think this theory makes much intuitive sense.
- This theory feels like Aristotle's thoughts on Rhetoric, just with different terminology.
- I got confused in the Model Routes section. When referring to someone's motivation and ability, can you add whether it is the message sender or receiver each time? I get that a receiver's motivation may vary, but does the sender's motivation and ability to persuade matter?
I don't think I really understand this theory in a general sense. I get that there are two routes to persuade, but I don't know how the motivation and such impact the persuasiveness of the message. Does the sender or the receiver choose to take the peripheral route or the central route? I don't know whether me asking you questions is helpful. Perhaps they should be answered in the article? Maybe some examples or images would help? If you'd like more feedback, we can talk in person. I don't know where I'd take this, but I'm certainly available to comment on your ideas! Jk1618 (talk) 23:51, 24 October 2014 (UTC)
Hi Zhili,
Just went trough your page. I think the page feels more of an initial draft. The theory is not clearly explained and I had some trouble understanding because there wasn't enough information or example in the page. It might feel a little repetitive from what Justin just said, but maybe it will help you get a better grip on what's needed on the page.
I think it felt more of bits and pieces being copy and pasted. There should be more coherence to it so it doesn't feel that confusing
- There was a section where some citations were missing, have you considered looking them up or possibly remove them?
- The advantages and disadvantages section could really use an expansion since it's an important part.
- There is no application page, I think giving out examples is an important way to really get a sense on how a theory really works
- There is no criticism, have you found anything related to this?
- How are attitudes really changed by this theory?
I think that is most of the comments I have so far on the theory, let me know what are your plans for editing your page and maybe we can talk about it.