Citation and Analysis Exercise

Instructions:

1. Read the Provided News Article:

• Title: "It's official: El Nio has started. Here's what that means for B.C."
• Author: Tiffany Crawford
• Publication Date: July 05, 2023 (Last updated July 06, 2023)
• Source: Vancouver Sun
• URL: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/what-el-nino-means-for-bc

2. Analyse the Article:

• Critical Analysis: Evaluate the credibility, relevance, and objectivity of the article. Consider the author's qualifications, the publication's reputation, and the balance of perspectives presented.
• Summary: Briefly summarize the key points of the article. What does the article say about the El Nio event and its expected impacts on British Columbia?

3. Compare with Other Sources:

• Find Two Additional Articles: Locate two other news articles on the same topic (El Nio's impact on British Columbia) from reputable sources (e.g., major newspapers or well-known news websites).

4. Summary and Comparison:

• Summarize each additional article.
• Compare how the coverage in these articles aligns or differs from the original article in terms of content, tone, and focus.

5. Provide Your Opinions:

• Synthesize Information: Based on your analysis and the comparison with other sources, discuss how the coverage in the original article stands up to scrutiny. Are there any significant gaps or biases in the article?
• Personal Evaluation: Offer your opinion on the topic. What aspects of the coverage do you find most compelling or lacking?

6. Citation and Referencing:

• Direct In-Text Citations: Use direct quotationsfrom the articles with proper citation. For example, "As Crawford (2023) notes, 'The WMO expects the event to be of moderate strength' (para. 3)."
• Indirect In-Text Citations: Paraphrase information and cite appropriately. For example, According to Crawford (2023), the El Nio event is expected to significantly impact weather patterns in B.C. (para. 2).

7. References Section: Create a References section in APA format, listing all sources used.