User:BrianaB26/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.


 * Bipolar disorder
 * I have chosen this article because I would like to dive deep and learn more information about it. Also, we will be discussing the topic of Bipolar Disorder in class, which I think would be beneficial to have some background information before diving into material.

Lead

 * Guiding questions

This article has a strong introduction sentence that clearly describes the article's topic. It includes a content list that states major sections of the article. The lead is clear and concise with information that is stated within the article.


 * 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?

Content

 * Guiding questions

The article's content is relevant to the topic and is up-to-date on information.


 * 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?
 * Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions

The article contains a great amount of information regarding the topic, which is Bipolar Disorder. It is neutral, meaning that each section has about the same amount of information. There are no viewpoints that are overrepresented or underrepresented. It also does not attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another. It simply is giving detailed information regarding the disorder.


 * 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?

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions

All the facts are backed up by reliable sources. It appears to be that the most recent source used is from 2016. After clicking on a few links, it appears that they work.


 * 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?
 * Are the sources written by a diverse spectrum of authors? Do they include historically marginalized individuals where possible?
 * Check a few links. Do they work?

Organization

 * Guiding questions

This article is well written and easy to read. It contains a variety of information regarding the disorder from causes and treatments to how it plays a role in society and culture. After carefully reading through the article, there are no notable grammatical mistakes that were made. Overall, the article is broken down into sections, such as introduction, causes, treatments, prognosis, etc. which makes it easier to read and understand.


 * 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?

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions

The article includes some images that can help the reader understand the topic better. Each picture contains a caption that connects it to the article. They do adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations and are visually appealing to the reader.


 * 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?

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions

There appears to be no conversations regarding this article. It stated on the very bottom that is is apart of Wikipedia's sisters project, which am not entirely sure what that means. We have not discussed Bipolar Disorder in depth yet, but it does state some information that we've discussed in class such as genetic, environmental and neurological facts.


 * 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?

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions

As stated previously, the article is very well written with a lot of clear and detailed information regarding the topic. The only thing that could be improved about the article is adding any updated information from current reliable resources. Overall, it is well-developed.


 * 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?

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