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Article Evaluation:
Article: Canadian diamonds


 * Is everything in the article relevant to the article topic? Is there anything that distracted you?
 * I think the article topic is very general, allowing for the page to include material about various subjects of Canadian diamonds. I think the topic of Canadian diamonds could be divided into multiple Wikipedia pages.
 * Is any information out of date? Is anything missing that could be added?
 * I think more could be added to the article about the history of the mining industry in Canada or about the evolution of mining ethics. After checking the edit history, the article seems to be updated regularly. I cannot find any Canadian Diamond mines currently in operation that are not included in this list.
 * What else could be improved?
 * I think the title could be improved. Based on the material covered in the article, I think something along the lines of "Canadian diamond industry", "List of Canadian diamond mines", or "History of Canadian mines"


 * Is the article neutral? Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * No, there does not appear to be any biased claims.
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * No, there does not appear to be any overrepresented or underrepresented views.


 * Check a few citations. Do the links work? Does the source support the claims in the article?
 * Yes, the citation links work. The material included in the cited material supports the information on the page.
 * Is each fact referenced with an appropriate, reliable reference? Where does the information come from? Are these neutral sources? If biased, is that bias noted?
 * There are very few citations in the text. The majority of the information comes for the National Resources Canada website. This source seems neutral.


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * There are very few conversations ongoing about how to represent the topic. The majority of edits include spelling / punctuation.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * The article is not part of any WikiProject. It is not rated.
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * In class, more than just a list of mines is provided. I think it would be important to include the social, cultural, and economic impacts of theses diamond mines throughout Canada. Sections on improving mine safety, mining techniques, and the history of Canadian diamond mining could add to this article.

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Topic: Canadian diamonds

Introduction

During the year 2017, Canadian mines produced 23 million carats of diamonds, valued at $2.6 billion. At this value, Canada is the worlds third largest diamond producer by value, but ranks second for production volume. Russia, Botswana, Canada, Congo, D.R., and Australia produce over 80% of the worlds diamonds.

Star-Orion Mine

The Orion South Diamond Project was approved for operation by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment in October, 2018. It is located about 60km east of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.The preliminary economic assessment estimates 66 million carats of minable diamonds exist within this reserve, putting a present value of $2.0 billion. The project is expected to last 38 years.

Source

https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/mining-materials/facts/diamonds/20513

https://www.stardiamondcorp.com/projects/star-orion/project-highlights/

Article selection:
Topic: Offshore drilling in Atlantic Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the third largest petroleum producer in Canada, making up 4.4% of Canada's petroleum. As of 2015, the province produced over 27,370 m3 per day of light crude oil from the Grand Banks offshore oil fields. The Jeanne d'Arc Basin is the province's most active oil field project.

Nova Scotia
The offshore oil industry of Nova Scotia accounts for about 0.07% of Canadian petroleum production. The majority of its offshore industry is located on the Nova Scotian continental Shelf, within the Sable Island offshore natural gas fields. In 2015, Nova Scotia produced 438 m3 of liquid natural gas per day. As of 2019, that figure is up to 3,200 m3 per day.

Jeanne d'Arc Basin
The Jeanne d'Arc Basin is located about 340 km to the southeast form the Island of Newfoundland, Canada. The geological region is defined by an offshore sedimentary basin covering an area greater than 6000 km3 and 20 km in depth. Hydrocarbon exploration first began during the 1960's by Amoco and Imperial Oil. Exploration wells indicated the potential of the basin for active petroleum drilling. In 1979, the first major well began pumping operations.

Sable Offshore Energy Project
Since 1999, the Sable Offshore Energy Project (SOEP) is an ongoing initiative to conduct natural gas exploration along the Nova Scotian continental Shelf. This project produces over 14,000,000 m3 of natural gas and 3,200 m3 of liquid natural gas daily. The major partners include ExxonMobil, Shell Canada, Imperial Oil, and Pengrowth Energy.

Shelburne Basin Venture Exploration Drilling Project
Beginning in 2013, this exploratory hydrocarbon drilling project was conducted by Shell Canada about 250 km southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Between 2013-2015, seven exploration wells have been been proposed. The project took place in the Shelburne Basin, which has been a consistent source for Nova Scotian hydrocarbon production.

Hebron-Ben Nevis oil field
The Hebron-Ben Nevis oil field is located 350 km east from the coast of Newfoundland, situated in the Jeanne d'Arc Basin. The oil field was discovered in 1981, however only began production in 2017. An estimated 700 million barrels of light crude oil exist within the oil field.

Hibernia oil field
The Hibernia oil field is located 315 km from the east from Newfoundland in 80 m of water. The Hibernia platform is the world's largest oil platform by weight and size. The oil field was discovered in 1979 but production only began in 2007. The total oil field production is an estimated 704 million barrels as of 2010. The regional reserves is an estimated 1,395 million barrels of oil.

Terra Nova oil field
The Terra Nova oil field is located 350 km east off the coast of Newfoundland. This site was developed by Petro-Canada in 1984, and is the second largest oil field on Canada's East coast. Production began in 2002 and is expected to last about 17 years. Other partners include Suncor Energy, Exxon Mobil Canada, and Husky Energy.

White Rose oil field
The White Rose oil field is located about 350 km east from the coast of Newfoundland. Husky Energy is the largest operator, owning 72.5% interest. This field was discovered in 1984 and began operations in 2005. The oil field consists of both oil and gas pools covering an area of approximately 40 km2 and containing an estimated 440 million barrels of oil.

Article Review:
1)

Article: Permian Basin (North America)

- Several sub-headings under the Components section (such as Eastern and Northwest Shelves, San Simon Chanel, and Sheffield Channel) have only one or two sentences to explain their properties. I think more can be added to these areas.

- The page is well laid out and organized

2)

Article: Pluton

- More information could be added about the formation of plutons or even mantle processes.

- The introduction does a nice job at defining a pluton and summarizing its characteristics.

Article Review Response:
No responses to review.

Reflective Essay

 * Critiquing articles: What did you learn about Wikipedia during the article evaluation? How did you approach critiquing the article you selected for this assignment? How did you decide what to add to your chosen article?
 * Summarizing your contributions: include a summary of your edits and why you felt they were a valuable addition to the article. How does your article compare to earlier versions?
 * Peer review: If your class did peer review, include information about the peer review process. What did you contribute in your review of your peers article? What did your peers recommend you change on your article?
 * Feedback: Did you receive feedback from other Wikipedia editors, and if so, how did you respond to and handle that feedback?
 * Wikipedia generally: What did you learn from contributing to Wikipedia? How does a Wikipedia assignment compare to other assignments you've done in the past? How can Wikipedia be used to improve public understanding of our field/your topic? Why is this important?

During the article evaluation, I learned that Wikipedia does an incredible job at making sure the information on their pages remains factual, source-based, and unbiased. I did not know that Wikipedia had such strong regulations in place to protect that validity of the information that is on their pages. I approached my critique by looking over the post requirements that Wikipedia has provided, and seeing where the article may have failed those requirements. I decided what do add to my article based on gaps left from incomplete or non existent information. I found an article that had information gaps, and filled them.

The edits that I made focused on the regional oil field projects off the east coast of Newfoundland. My article had very little information, I have added the bulk of the information.

For the peer review process, each classmate reviews two other articles. This way, each student has two reviews for their article. For my peer review, I looked at areas that could be improved, such as where information could be added, correcting for grammar, or give suggestions for other areas to investigate. My peers did not review my article.

No, I did not receive feedback from other Wikipedia editors.

From contributing to Wikipedia, I've learned the power of shared knowledge and the responsibility of producing well-sourced content. This Wikipedia assignment is unique due to the fact that it will contribute to the learning of other students and allows me to exercise my knowledge of science in a creative way. Wikipedia can be used to improve the public understanding of my topic because most peer-reviewed source are exclusive to academic institutions and government bodies. Wikipedia is one of the few sources that provide high-quality information without the need to have access to the primary source. This is important because everyone, regardless of geographic location or financial status, can have the opportunity to learn and become an informed citizen.