Source Link/Name:  https://academicjournals.org/journal/JASD/article-full-text/09E187350806

1. This source relates to the topic because it focuses on the western views of Africa, especially the negative perceptions. This is the first source and it relates to the other sources because the purpose is to focus on the negative perception. It does not relate to the other sources because this is more on the side of “factoring in the roles of Africans”. The strengths of this source are the factoring in the roles of Africans while pinpointing the western perceptions. It is also not bias to any of the sides. The weaknesses are that the source only provides one side and that it doesn’t give a more overall point of view. The source is more centered to one point.  The source is interesting because it is more fulfilling to learn more about the role of Africans instead of just the negative perceptions that we are aware of.

Source Link/ Name: The representation of Africa in western media: still a 21st century problem https://www.researchgate.net/publication/292141961_The_Representation_of_Africa_in_Western_Media_still_a_21st_century_problem

1. This source relates to the topic because it is the representation of Africa that is important to the question I am. The media has a big part in how Africa is represented to the western nations and it is still a problem because we aren’t teaching how Africa is now, only the Africa that was imperialized. This source relates to the first source because it focuses on views as well, but in a different sense. The first focuses on western perception and this source focuses on the representation. The new information that the source provided is to give more information on what the media is doing now in the twenty-first century. The strength of this source is that it is very closely related to the research question, but the weakness is that is it focused on the media only. The student will find that this source is interesting because the media is important to tech-savvy students and people and is used daily.

Sour link/Name: Representations of Africa in the Western News Media: Reinforcing Myths and Stereotypes http://www.scirp.org/(S(vtj3fa45qm1ean45vvffcz55))/reference/ReferencesPapers.aspx?ReferenceID=1963346

1. The source talks about the alienation of African identity, the state of Africa is dual natured to the imperialism. The source relates to the research topic because it discusses Africa and the knowing who and what Africa really is. The strength of the source is that the focus is on the African perspectives and the uncertainty of its true identity. This relates to the views on Africa to the western world and how the west had shaped it. The weaknesses are that the source is a little narrow and is very focused on the subject is discusses, which means only some of the information is appropriate for the paper. This source adds more information on a more historical perspective. It provides more information on a mental level as well as identity. A student would find this article interesting because they would be able to further understand what they mean by dual natured.

Source link/ name: I didn’t know there were cities in Africa https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/fall-2008/i-didnt-know-there-were-cities-in-africa

1. The source relates to the topic because it answers the next part of the question regarding children and adults’ misperceptions about the African continent. This is one of the main points that will be discussed within the paper. There is an emphasis on correction of the misconceptions.  This source does not relate to other sources because it is focusing on what the western misconceptions on Africa within adults and children. This brings more information on why there are misconceptions about Africa so early on as well as how to talk to adults about the problems with western perspectives. A student will find this source interesting because it is a research article that includes a teaching plan that includes how to be tolerant about other countries and their values. This especially includes Africa. There is also a short interview to discuss the teaching plan itself.

Media representations of Africa: Still the same old story? https://www.developmenteducationreview.com/issue/issue-4/media-representations-africa-still-same-old-story

1. The source talks about the representations and stereotypes in Africa and the importance of understanding its development and why there are such concepts. This source relates to the research topic because it is focusing on readdressing the imbalance of how western educators are teaching students. The source relates to the topic because of the emphasis on the role media plays in information production processing for students. This adds more information about the number of stereotypes and there are and some of what they are. The strength of the source is that it is coming from a western perspective acknowledging that there is misrepresentation and stereotypes on about Africa. This source relates to the other sources because it acknowledges the problems that there is with the representation of Africa as well. A student will find this interesting because they can examine the role that representations and stereotypes play in the media.

Africa in the western media http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Workshop/chavis98.html

1. The purpose of this source is to discuss the western media organizations that employ to specifically add more negative news materials and information when reporting, communicating, or disseminating anything concerning Africa. This source relates to the topic because it discusses media coverage of Africa within the western nations and how it can affect the country and further damage its reputation. This source relates to the other sources because it discussed the media output in further detail. This source strength is the non-bias nature that is has and that is uses specific examples of the media use.  Another strength is that this paper is recognized by the African American studies consortium workshop and was represented. It does not relate to some of the sources because it does not discuss adults and children’s different perspectives. A student will find this interesting because of the deeper discussing of the media output of this country.

The causes of Africa's negative and reductive image https://cyber.harvard.edu/digitaldemocracy/mezzana.htm

1. This source discusses the causes of Africa’s negative image and the impacts of politics, economics, stereotypes, the roles of mass media and international NGO’s. This relates to the research topic because the image of Africa is the main topic. It relates to the other sources because it discusses stereotypes and the misrepresentation of the country. This source provides new information on possible solutions that could be used to start changing the views we have on Africa. The stereotype role in this source is a strength because of it goes deeper into the stereotypes and the reassessment of them.  Another strength is the political and economic marginalization on the topic, it goes deeper into the analyzation within this area that the other sources do not. A student will be interested in this because it discusses the past roles and the possibilities of development and the change that can be brought about.

Representation of Africa and the African Diaspora in European Museums https://scholarworks.umb.edu/humanarchitecture/vol9/iss4/9/

1. This source discusses the representation of Africa and African diaspora in European museums. The source relates to the research topic because it relates to the representation of Africa but within a different area and provides more range for the research topic. The journal goes further on the Europe have a tradition of marginalizing the image and narrative of persons from the Africa diaspora as well the manner in which these productions are presented. This source does not relate to the other sources because it has a specific focus on the representation of Africa in European museums instead of within the media. The weakness of this source is that it seems to be bias and favor Africa. This source does provide a new perspective that would be of use to the research topic because it dives further in discussion of the African diaspora in Europe. A student would be interested in the specifics of the representation in museums.

The media’s problematic portrayal of Africa  https://www.developafrica.org/blog/medias-problematic-portrayal-africa

1. This source discusses the problems when it comes to picturing Africa by the average person. It goes further to talk about the western media coverage despite the facts of the existence of modern life and developed cities with running water and electricity.  This source relates to the research topic because it goes along the line around the lines of how the average western person would view Africa. This source relates to the other sources because it is discussing media coverage how Africa really is. The source adds new information about the facts of the country’s modern lifestyle and how much alike it is to the west. The weakness of this source is that it lacks information and further details in some points. A student would be interested in the relatable nature of the text and the understanding that this is something that an average western student has experienced before learning more about the country.

Exploring media sentiment around Africa: Country analysis https://www.brookings.edu/blog/africa-in-focus/2017/08/14/exploring-media-sentiment-around-africa-positive-or-negative/

1. This source discusses the Africa and the media outlets that categorize the country with labels such as “the hopeless continent” and “the hopeful continent”. This source relates to other sources because it adds more details on the media coverage but in a different way, the graphs and charts. The source relates to the research topic because of the amount of information on the media sentiment around Africa. The source also adds more information using graphs and charts that could be useful when discussing the importance of Africa in the media. This source is different information from other sources because it has charts and isn’t as detailed, but also has different information such as Headlines v. lead paragraph sentiment.  A student would find this interesting because it is a two part journal that includes more graphical information. It also tests different information about Africa in the media.