User:Ayna27/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Laos)

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I have decided to evaluate this article because I think this article needs help. This article is relies excessively on references to primary sources and I want to help provide the article with reliable sources, so that readers are well-informed.

Lead Section

 * Introduction Sentence: The lead provides a basic introduction that identifies the article as discussing a governmental ministry in Laos. It succinctly mentions the ministry's focus on agriculture and forestry.
 * Description of Major Sections: The lead does not detail the major sections of the article, which would be beneficial for readers seeking an overview of the content structure.
 * Extraneous Information: The lead does not include any information not present elsewhere in the article; it sticks to defining the ministry and its context within the government.
 * Conciseness: The lead is concise, effectively setting the stage without delving into overly detailed content.

Content

 * Relevance: The content is relevant, focusing solely on the ministry's structure and functions.
 * Currency: The article does not specify any time-sensitive information that might be outdated, but updating it with recent developments, if any, could be necessary.
 * Completeness and Equity Gaps: The article lacks depth in discussing the broader impact of the ministry’s policies, especially on underrepresented communities or significant agricultural and forestry challenges in Laos. This would address Wikipedia’s equity gaps by enriching content related to less-documented regions.

Tone and Balance

 * Neutrality: The article maintains a neutral tone with no persuasive language or bias evident.
 * Balance: There is no apparent bias, and the article does not discuss controversial issues that might require multiple viewpoints.

Sources and References

 * Reliability and Currency of Sources: The article suffers from an over-reliance on primary sources and lacks secondary sources, which are crucial for verifying content and providing balanced perspectives.
 * Diversity of Sources: There is no evidence of diverse authorship in the sources used, which could be improved to enhance the article's credibility and inclusiveness.

Organization and Writing Quality

 * Clarity and Organization: The article is organized into sections based on departmental structures within the ministry, which reflects the major points but could be expanded to include more functional descriptions or historical context.
 * Grammatical Accuracy: There are no obvious grammatical or spelling errors.

Images and Media

 * Images: The article does not include images. Incorporating images, such as the ministry’s logo, headquarters, or key activities, could significantly enhance understanding and engagement.
 * Captioning and Copyright: Since there are no images, there are no issues with captioning or copyright adherence in the current state.

Talk page discussion

 * The provided information does not specify if there are any active discussions currently taking place on the talk page.
 * The article is rated as "Stub-class" on Wikipedia's content assessment scale. This indicates that the article is considered to be in the earliest stages of development, providing very basic information and likely needing substantial expansion and improvement.
 * Wikipedia's discussion, especially being a stub-class article, is likely more factual and concise with limited scope, primarily focused on the structure and functions of the ministry. In contrast, during classroom discussion, we talked more about our opinions about a specific topic.

Suggestions for Improvement

 * Expand the Lead: Include a brief overview of the article's major sections to guide the reader.
 * Enhance Content Depth: Add more information about the ministry’s impact, policies, and contributions to Laos’ development.
 * Improve Source Quality: Incorporate more secondary sources from independent analyses or academic studies.
 * Add Visual Elements: Include relevant images to break up the text and add visual context.

Overall Impression

The article is for readers seeking basic information about the ministry, its lacking in providing a detailed view of its importance and functions within the government and society of Laos. Its development into a more detailed entry would greatly benefit users looking for an in-depth understanding of Laos's governmental structure and its approach to agriculture and forestry.