User:Abbyroman/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
(Social programs in the United States and Medi-Cal)

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
(I chose to evaluate this article because I have been working with individuals and families who are in need of social programs in the United States. The discussion of their workings interest me.)

Evaluate the article
(This article provides a cohesive and clear explanation of what constitutes social government social programs in the united states. The article additionally explains the variety of programs offered by the US government. It discuss different arenas of the subject as well, as the article ranges from discussing funding for the programs to distribution. Not to mention the object of such programs and its target audience. The article cites a variety of sources discussing the different attitudes generated by social programs. Moreover, the sources used come from different years marking the development of social programs over time. The article could use more images to create a better understanding of what social programs look in the American context. However the article utilizes charts and graphs to depict the workings of the programs. The article while length provides a well articulated overview of what makes a social program and the functioning's of it.

The Medi-Cal article provides a solid introduction as it explains what Medi-Cal is. The introduction briefly explains what the article will be discussing in terms of eligibility and benefits. It is cohesive and clear. The articles content feels very empirical as it discusses the finances of Medi-Cal and the influx of individuals receiving it. The Benefits section however feels negelected as it gives a brief surface level explanation of what Medi-Cal benefits consist of. The article references a variety of sources as from different years providing a development of Medi-Cal over time. I do feel like the article can do a better job as providng the different attitudes that follow Medi-Cal)