User:Chailatte321/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Presentence investigation report

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose this article because it is relevant to my genre studies course. Presentence investigation reports (PSIR) are important when deciding the sentence of an offender, and studying them closely can result in a positive change and understanding of probation and incarceration.

Evaluate the article
The article seems to be up to date with correct grammar and strong details. However, there are many spots where sources are missing or certain details can be added. I think the page could benefit from some restructuring, for example, putting the 'Purpose' before 'History'.

Caren Converse mentioned in her article that the amount of subheaders on the PSIRs have changed over time, I think this would be an interesting contribution to the Rules and Limitations section (which I think could be merged into one section).

I would not say any section is persuasive or biased.

Converse mentions that probation officers should have 2 years of social work training, which I think could be beneficial information to add in the 'Preparation' section.