User:Ashi3888/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.


 * Game of Thrones: (Game of Thrones)
 * I chose this article to evaluate because it is my favorite television show and I recently just finished watching all eight seasons from beginning to end.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * 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?

Lead evaluation
The Lead accurately and concisely describes the article's topic, noting the producers of the show and the novels that the show is based on. The Lead effectively describes the major points of the article by providing an overview of the main plot of the series, viewership and public response, and some of the cast and main characters. Most of the information in the Lead is further elaborated on in the body of the article, as the Lead only gives a brief overview of the contents of the article. Given the complexity of the show, from its many filming locations to its extensive cast, the Lead is very concise.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * 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?

Content evaluation
The article's content is very relevant to the topic, covering in meticulous detail many facts related to the production of Game of Thrones. The content is up-to-date, featuring information ranging from before the first season to reactions after the final season aired. The content feels very complete, with little to no miscellaneous and/or irrelevant information.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * 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?

Tone and balance evaluation
The article remains very neutral. While it does discuss public reactions to the show, the article remains unbiased in its opinions, including a variety of both positive and negative external opinions. Furthermore, the article discusses many technical production aspects of the show, which do not typically carry opinions. There are no viewpoints that are overrepresented or underrepresented; all the information remains factual and not opinionated. The article does not attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * 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?
 * Check a few links. Do they work?

Sources and references evaluation
Most of the facts in the article are backed up by reliable secondary sources of information. There are currently 366 footnoted sources, most of which seem quite legitimate. However, some of the sources do appear to be more of blog posts or opinion posts, so perhaps less reliable. The sources are mostly very thorough and accurately reflect the show as a whole. The sources are current, including articles ranging from 2009 to 2020. The checked links do indeed work and are true sources.

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * 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?

Organization evaluation
The article is very well-written, it explains key concepts clearly and is easy to understand. The article would be informative and helpful even to those who have not previously seen or read Game of Thrones, which is extremely important. I did not find any grammatical or spelling errors; it seems that the article was carefully crafted. I admired the organization of the article, as it began with a brief overview of the plot and some background information, followed by details about the cast and characters, the production, availability, reception, and other media. These are all major points of discussion when it comes to evaluating a television show.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * 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?

Images and media evaluation
The article features many images that enhance understanding of the topic, such as photographs of the producers, score composers as well as the author of the book series. I enjoyed the photographs of filming locations as well as images of some of the costumes worn by actors and actresses on set. The images are all paired with brief yet informative captions that complement the image well. Each of the images are properly cited and do adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations. They are laid out in a visually appealing way, always appearing on the far right side of the page next to its corresponding section. This gives the page a very clean, organized look.

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * 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?

Talk page evaluation
In the talk page, there are conversations about how to describe certain characters to accurately grasp the essence of the character in a brief manner. The article is listed as a level-5 vital article in society and is a part of 4 WikiProjects: A Song of Ice and Fire (Rated GA-class, Top-importance), Television (Rated GA-class, High-importance), Culture (Rated GA-class, High-importance), and United States/American Television (Rated GA-class).

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * 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?

Overall evaluation
The article is a level-5 vital article, signifying that the article is very popular and useful in society. The article does an excellent job of summarizing a complex television series in a concise manner while hitting all the major points. The contents of the article provide great insight into some background information, such as the production of the show. The article could be extended to summarize each season briefly, although each season does have its own Wiki page. Overall, I feel that the article is very well-developed and is a great resource for anyone interested in Game of Thrones, fans or not.

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