User:Bennett Sutter/Evaluate an Article

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John of Seville - Wikipedia

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I find the idea of translating various Arabic works to be interesting, especially what changes, or lack thereof, were made. The translation of Arabic works was necessary for the development of scientific theory during medieval times. I feel that this article does not fully elaborate on the topic to the extent that is necessary to appreciate and comprehend it.

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I find the article to be underdeveloped. The place of John's residence/birth is not provided. The section detailing his life spends the majority of his length discussing the variations of his name, further demonstrating a lack of content. While an overreliance on pictures should not be the sole method for improving such an article, there is not a single picture provided. This is especially an issue considering that much of the translated and original works of John are scientific, so the use of diagrams is pertinent to providing a complete overview of the subject. The 15th citation provided links to another Wikipedia page. It would be better to use the source from which linked page got the information from. The Talk page has hardly been used, indicating a shortage of individuals working on the project.