User:Camille.cain/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.


 * Name of article: Nautilus
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate: I chose the article based on what types of species I may cover in my invertebrate biology class.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?

The lead classifies the family the nautilus belongs to as well as the many species under its name.


 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?

The lead mainly describes the taxonomic classification of the invertebrate instead of describing other sections within the article.


 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?

It discusses the derivation behind the name of the invertebrate, which does not occur elsewhere in the article.


 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?

It seems concise for the most part, but should also provide an overview of the different behaviors and locations of the species.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?

It is; it discusses both anatomical details as well as ecological habitat and biological processes.


 * Is the content up-to-date?

The content was last edited on January 2nd, 2020, and contains up to date information from what can be read.


 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?

All content is relevant to the invertebrate being discussed and therefore belongs in the article.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?

The article remains neutral and professional.


 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?

All statements are unbiased and are backed up by sources.


 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?

There are no viewpoints underrepresented or overrepresented.


 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?

It does not; the article remains neutral to any positions it could take.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?

Facts do seem backed by multiple sources; some areas do not seem to have a source, but the source is cited much later in the article.


 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?

The sources do reflect the nautilus as well as the specific topic on this invertebrate.


 * Are the sources current?

Less than half of the sources are dated before 2000, while the rest range from the early 2000s to 2018 as of recent.


 * Check a few links. Do they work?

Most links to sources work, but the ones dated before 2000 and a couple of the recent articles do not have accessible links.

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?

The article is clear and easy to read even in layman's terms.


 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?

There are no grammar or spelling errors that I observed when reading.


 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?

The article is well organized and while not summarized in the lead were very thought out.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?

The article contains many figures and even video clips of the nautilus to enhance learning.


 * Are images well-captioned?

The captions are brief but are a small summary of what is being seen.


 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?

The images adhere to copyright policy.


 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?

The images are laid out in an appealing and thought out way

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?

The conversations include discussions on better ways to explain parts of the topic and how to enhance the article as a whole.


 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?

It is rated a B class article.


 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?

It is a discussion that can be taken by anyone who may have or have no experience.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?

It is a level 5 vital article that needs some development and is a B class article that is done well but could use more detail.


 * What are the article's strengths?

It contains a well structure body of information that is easy to read as well as plenty of images to enhance the visualization.


 * How can the article be improved?

The sources would need updating or at least contain more recent references, and some of the structuring needs small tweaks.


 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?

It is developed in an average sort of way, not spectacular but not poor.