 | Evaluate an article
Complete your article evaluation below. Here are the key aspects to consider: Lead sectionA good lead section defines the topic and provides a concise overview. A reader who just wants to identify the topic can read the first sentence. A reader who wants a very brief overview of the most important things about it can read the first paragraph. A reader who wants a quick overview can read the whole lead section.
ContentA good Wikipedia article should cover all the important aspects of a topic, without putting too much weight on one part while neglecting another.
Tone and BalanceWikipedia articles should be written from a neutral point of view; if there are substantial differences of interpretation or controversies among published, reliable sources, those views should be described as fairly as possible.
Sources and ReferencesA Wikipedia article should be based on the best sources available for the topic at hand. When possible, this means academic and peer-reviewed publications or scholarly books.
Organization and writing qualityThe writing should be clear and professional, the content should be organized sensibly into sections.
Images and Media
Talk page discussionThe article's talk page — and any discussions among other Wikipedia editors that have been taking place there — can be a useful window into the state of an article, and might help you focus on important aspects that you didn't think of.
Overall impressions
Examples of good feedbackA good article evaluation can take a number of forms. The most essential things are to clearly identify the biggest shortcomings, and provide specific guidance on how the article can be improved. |
I chose Islam as my topic for this tutorial because it is one of the largest religions and we should know what it is about. My preliminary impression of it is that there are photos, audio samples, and there is a precise introduction or an abstract that helps to summarize the whole paper.
Lead Section:
The lead does include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic. Furthermore, it includes summaries for major sections. The lead does not include anything that is not in the article. The lead is concise as the topic "Islam" is a huge one.
Content:
The article's content is definitely related to the topic. The content is up-to-date. I do not think there are any contents missing or there are any content that do not belong in the article because of the size of the topic. The article does talk about the underrepresented groups within Islam.
Tone and Balance:
The article has a neutral and professional tone. No, there are no bias claims made in the article. I believe all the sections are underrepresented a little because of how grand the topic is. The minority or fringe viewpoints are described from the neutral point of view with accuracy. The article does not try to persuade the audience to one or other view, but opens neutral and stays and ends in neutral language, and tone.
Sources and References:
The article has many reliable secondary source and primary which is the Quran. The sources are thorough and numerous, also they reflect the availability literature on the topic. The sources are current. The sources are diverse in geography, race and years they were published in. The article includes marginalized Shia authors from the past. There are some peer-reviewed works that are published on Islam. The links work.
Organization and Writing Quality:
The article is very well written. It is concise, easy to read, and clear. There are no grammatical or spelling errors in the article. The article is broken down into different sections clearly.
Images and Media:
The article includes many images that assist the audience with understanding of the topic. The images are adequately captioned with moderation. I believe some of the images do not adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations. The images are on the right side, next to their respective sections, and look appealing.
Talk Page Discussion:
There are two portals which are Islamic and Religion portals, and there are conversations happening in them. The rating of the article can not be seen, but it is part of WikiProjects. The article includes many sources from different perspectives about Islam, also includes criticism of it.
Overall Impressions:
The article's overall status is up-to-date. The article's strength is diversification of sources, and many clear and concise sections. The article can improve in cutting down on sources because too many sources can damage the article as it might become confusing. I would say that the article is well-developed.
| Evaluate an article
Complete your article evaluation below. Here are the key aspects to consider: Lead sectionA good lead section defines the topic and provides a concise overview. A reader who just wants to identify the topic can read the first sentence. A reader who wants a very brief overview of the most important things about it can read the first paragraph. A reader who wants a quick overview can read the whole lead section.
ContentA good Wikipedia article should cover all the important aspects of a topic, without putting too much weight on one part while neglecting another.
Tone and BalanceWikipedia articles should be written from a neutral point of view; if there are substantial differences of interpretation or controversies among published, reliable sources, those views should be described as fairly as possible.
Sources and ReferencesA Wikipedia article should be based on the best sources available for the topic at hand. When possible, this means academic and peer-reviewed publications or scholarly books.
Organization and writing qualityThe writing should be clear and professional, the content should be organized sensibly into sections.
Images and Media
Talk page discussionThe article's talk page — and any discussions among other Wikipedia editors that have been taking place there — can be a useful window into the state of an article, and might help you focus on important aspects that you didn't think of.
Overall impressions
Examples of good feedbackA good article evaluation can take a number of forms. The most essential things are to clearly identify the biggest shortcomings, and provide specific guidance on how the article can be improved. |
I chose Islam as my topic for this tutorial because it is one of the largest religions and we should know what it is about. My preliminary impression of it is that there are photos, audio samples, and there is a precise introduction or an abstract that helps to summarize the whole paper.
Lead Section:
The lead does include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic. Furthermore, it includes summaries for major sections. The lead does not include anything that is not in the article. The lead is concise as the topic "Islam" is a huge one.
Content:
The article's content is definitely related to the topic. The content is up-to-date. I do not think there are any contents missing or there are any content that do not belong in the article because of the size of the topic. The article does talk about the underrepresented groups within Islam.
Tone and Balance:
The article has a neutral and professional tone. No, there are no bias claims made in the article. I believe all the sections are underrepresented a little because of how grand the topic is. The minority or fringe viewpoints are described from the neutral point of view with accuracy. The article does not try to persuade the audience to one or other view, but opens neutral and stays and ends in neutral language, and tone.
Sources and References:
The article has many reliable secondary source and primary which is the Quran. The sources are thorough and numerous, also they reflect the availability literature on the topic. The sources are current. The sources are diverse in geography, race and years they were published in. The article includes marginalized Shia authors from the past. There are some peer-reviewed works that are published on Islam. The links work.
Organization and Writing Quality:
The article is very well written. It is concise, easy to read, and clear. There are no grammatical or spelling errors in the article. The article is broken down into different sections clearly.
Images and Media:
The article includes many images that assist the audience with understanding of the topic. The images are adequately captioned with moderation. I believe some of the images do not adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations. The images are on the right side, next to their respective sections, and look appealing.
Talk Page Discussion:
There are two portals which are Islamic and Religion portals, and there are conversations happening in them. The rating of the article can not be seen, but it is part of WikiProjects. The article includes many sources from different perspectives about Islam, also includes criticism of it.
Overall Impressions:
The article's overall status is up-to-date. The article's strength is diversification of sources, and many clear and concise sections. The article can improve in cutting down on sources because too many sources can damage the article as it might become confusing. I would say that the article is well-developed.