A new article I have recently found was published by PBS. The article is called "The Place Mexico's Drug Kingpins Call Home" by Jake Bergman. It details the state of Sinaloa in North-Western Mexico. Sinaloa is currently the main turf of the largest drug cartel in the world, the Sinaloa Cartel, led by Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. Other major drug traffickers are also located in Sinaloa, making it one of the largest drug trafficking centers in the world.
The article is credible as it was published by PBS which is a broadcasting company. This article is credible as it makes references to past events regarding drug trafficking in Sinaloa. The article also contains quotes from law enforcement officers regarding the situation in Sinaloa. These show that the article is a credible source, and provides a lot of information regarding drug trafficking in Sinaloa, Mexico.
The article starts off by introducing Sinaloa and a little bit of where it is located, and also the major drug traffickers located there. The article then goes on and talks about a major city in Sinaloa called Culiacan, and how the drug trade has influence the souvenir industry. Many people who support the drug traffickers wear marijuana-leaf necklaces, custom made cowboy boots, belt buckles with a picture of a machine gun, and even embroideries of airplanes which is one of the methods Mexican drug traffickers supply their cargo (mainly cocaine, marijuana, and heroin).
The drug traffickers also have a "patron saint", an outlaw named Jesus Malverde who was executed in 1909. He was portrayed as a Robin Hod style hero. In fact, there even is a chapel dedicated to him. However many Mexicans regard the drug trafficker's beliefs as nothing more than a mixture of Catholicism and Animism.
The rest of the article goes on and talks about how the drug trafficking trade began in Sinaloa, and the major groups who are currently at war with each other, or competing with each other in Sinaloa and various other states in Mexico.
This post shows that you're paying attention to more details because you provide more observations about the source's credibility than in your previous post. You're also looking at a variety of sources so far, which is helpful in creating a balanced research approach. For your next source, try consulting an academic journal or book.
ReplyDeleteWhile you're CRAAP analysis is more detailed, you still lack vital information. What is the publication date of this article? What exactly makes PBC a credible source (there are lots of broadcasting companies)? Do they have any agendas or biases you should be aware of? What can you learn about the author, Jake Bergman, himself? Who is the intended audience for this article? In your future CRAAP analyses make sure to answer most of the questions on the CRAAP handout.
Regarding your summary, how could you boil that down to 2-4 sentences? Aim for concise, simple summaries. Also, remember to include a link to sources you find on the web.