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 * Akihito: (Akihito)
 * I chose this article to evaluate because I know a little about Emperor Akihito, so I wanted to see what format they used and if there was anything I could gleam about the upcoming project.

Lead

 * Guiding questions

The introductory paragraph does a nice job of setting the stage for what the article will touch on later, with the first sentence giving the reader a plethora of information and leading the charge. While brief, the introduction shares the bones of what his life was like and is very accurate. everything that is present is touched on later and more, leading me to believe it is a little brief but not to a point of disatisfaction.


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?

Content

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Everything that is stated is relevant to the topic, with the content being re-upped as recently as August of 2020. It stays within the parameters of what was stated, and only starts to venture out when it talks about his lineage. With Akihito being as well known as he is, the site is less about sharing little known information and more about creating a place where all the information could be found. Having said that, not all the info is well known.


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?

Tone and Balance

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The article remains neutral throughout its entirety. With the article being about Akihito's life, it is a fairly easy task to just state what he had done, and it was done well. It didn't go terribly in depth about what he had done in his career, but there is enough sources to point a person in the right direction if they were to dig a little deeper. There is no attempt to persuade, it simply feels like an analysis.


 * Is the article neutral?
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?

Sources and References

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The facts are all correctly sourced using good, reliable articles. It puts the sources in a place that allows for easy access to points of reference, with the sources again being looked at as recently as August. All the links work and provide good background to support where they are placed.


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Are the sources current?
 * Are the sources written by a diverse spectrum of authors? Do they include historically marginalized individuals where possible?
 * Check a few links. Do they work?

Organization

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Reminding me of a well written analysis, it is fairly easy to read, while lacking any noticeable grammatical errors. In most well-written articles on Wiki, there is a table of contents, and the article follows it to the letter.


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?

Images and Media

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It did include images of Akihito throughout his life, giving a sense of well-roundedness. There are links to all of them, allowing for someone to see where the image was originally from, and the pictures definitely are laid out in an appealing way, almost like leading the reader through his life.


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?

Checking the talk page

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There is not much back and forth, a lot of clarifying questions. There was one "edit warring" that came up, but there wasn't a follow-up argument, so it put it to rest.


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?

Overall impressions

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Overall, this article is strong and concise, with only minor questions coming when being picky. The article's strength lies in its ability to put down an exorbitant amount of information without bias and simply analysis Akihito's life. The article could improve by strengthening it's starting introduction, adding more of what we would learn later on so the reader is prepared. Aside from that, it is a well written, full article on the life of Emperor Akihito.


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * How can the article be improved?
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?

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