User:AshePlattz001/Evaluate an Article

Evaluate an article
This is where you will complete your article evaluation. Please use the template below to evaluate your selected article.


 * Name of article: (link) Aquatic macroinvertebrate DNA barcoding
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate. I chose this article because I am highly interested in DNA barcoding, and it was I will be doing as research this semester.

Lead

 * Lead evaluation

The article starts with a introductory definition of what barcoding is. The article then goes to describe the application of DNA barcoding, specifically for aquatic macroinvertebrates. After describing so relatively briefly, it then goes on to talk about the essence of how they conduct the barcoding. Later on, it sections into what the challenges and complications are regarding the topic. The article has a smooth flow of discussion, and makes it relatively readable for someone who is not well versed in the field.

Content

 * Content evaluation

The article's material is relatively current, with revisions being made to it consistently each year. It goes on to describe some of the terminology in a general manner, and allows the reader to get a comprehensive understanding of what the article is trying to convey. The article goes in depth on what the application is regarding DNA barcoding aquatic macroinvertebrates, and discusses the types of discoveries that can be made with such a method. The information stays on topic, never leading astray from what the main purpose of the article is.

Tone and Balance

 * Tone and balance evaluation
 * The article remains a neutral voice throughout the page. The information provided is purely informative onto how the process works for DNA barcoding

Sources and references evaluation
The citation links work properly, and the sources seem credible, being cited from various authentic publications.

Organization evaluation
The article remains a relatively readable format, allocating enough space for the reader to be able to properly evaluate the information. The only concern is that there isn't any illustrations to aid more visual learners.

Images and media evaluation
There are no images or media.

Talk page evaluation
The talk page isn't existent, being edited by several WikiProjects instead.

Overall evaluation
The article overall contains accurate and informative material that can certainly enhance the reader's understanding on the topic. The tone is neutral throughout the article, and the material never leads you astray from the main point of the article. The format is readable, but there aren't any pictures or media in general. Other than that, the other aspects of the article are satisfactory