User:Britney.haase/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
I am evaluating the Elizabeth I article.

Why have you chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose this article because historical monarchies have always been of interest to me. I am assessing Queen Elizabeth I since she falls into the Renaissance era and is the daughter of Anne Boelyn. This is important because it was a crucial time in England, as she finally provided a sense of stability.

Evaluate the article
The article provides a very brief, yet accurate, first sentence in the lead. It states who Elizabeth I was and from what time she is from. The lead briefly describes most of the major sections and alluding to the rest. The lead describes her conception, early life, rise to queendom, and her legacy. It gets a little detailed in the start, but ultimately provides a great overview of the article. The content involved with the article is very detailed and helps create a very in-depth picture of Elizabeth I and her life. It covers from start to finish and covers the big areas that she is notoriously known for. It also shines light on the lesser-known information and shines a light on some hidden spots in her history. The article covers both personal and professional aspects of Queen Elizabeth I, not emphasizing to heavily on one or the other. In relation to the claim of Thomas Seymour, the article seems to get slightly toned, but other than that there are only a few words that may seem biased or toned a certain way. Otherwise, the article is mainly facts being stated. Throughout the article, there are more than 200 different sources. The article uses a wide variety of sources, and this contributes to the diversity enclosed with the facts. From an organizational standpoint, the article is very well written. It is organized in a timeline, documenting Elizabeth I's life from beginning to end. It has sentiment and fact that divulge on her life, and the legacy she left behind. The images that are included in the article add to the elegance of the article. Since Elizabeth I was from a long time ago the pictures really help bring her to life. It helps bring her into reality. The talk page is minimal, compared to others. It touches on precise points that need to be amended or added, with one post asking about interpretation of an event. The article is a featured article and is a part of many WikiProjects. The article is extremely well-developed. It is in a great format, well resourced, and in amazing shape.