User:CorrinBaker/Choose an Article

Article Selection
Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

Option 1

 * Academic English
 * Article Evaluation
 * Rating: Start. The article is lacking a lot of relevant information, and is organized in a way that isn't coherent with section titles. The sources aren't up to date and do not reflect a diverse breadth of research- most of the sources are written by men. The article could use updating in terms of using current sources, better organization, and more in-depth descriptions beneath subsections. I would recommend more discussion on the specifics of curriculum as well, which is mentioned already in the article but in a vague way which offers no insights.
 * Rating: Start. The article is lacking a lot of relevant information, and is organized in a way that isn't coherent with section titles. The sources aren't up to date and do not reflect a diverse breadth of research- most of the sources are written by men. The article could use updating in terms of using current sources, better organization, and more in-depth descriptions beneath subsections. I would recommend more discussion on the specifics of curriculum as well, which is mentioned already in the article but in a vague way which offers no insights.


 * Sources
 * Kong, Y. (2018). A Research on Postgraduate English Curriculum Based on the Academic English. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 8(10), 1338+. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A561289254/AONE?u=albanyu&sid=AONE&xid=dae75924

Option 2

 * English Studies
 * Article Evaluation
 * Rating: Start. A primary issue is the clear bias in the writing, for instance, the implication that a degree in English will leave the graduate of that program unemployed. The same can be said for the section "Career Opportunities" which dismisses a handful of careers as less than viable options. The section on High School is extremely short compared to all other sections, and it seems unbalanced both in its presence in the article and in the subsections beneath it. High School English Studies seems like it may benefit from being its own page or being significantly expanded in this one. I would seek to address the career section primarily, as the information is not cited and biased.
 * Rating: Start. A primary issue is the clear bias in the writing, for instance, the implication that a degree in English will leave the graduate of that program unemployed. The same can be said for the section "Career Opportunities" which dismisses a handful of careers as less than viable options. The section on High School is extremely short compared to all other sections, and it seems unbalanced both in its presence in the article and in the subsections beneath it. High School English Studies seems like it may benefit from being its own page or being significantly expanded in this one. I would seek to address the career section primarily, as the information is not cited and biased.


 * Sources
 * Beal, J. (2020). The Value of the English Major Today. Humanities [Basel], 9(3), 1w+. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A640512124/AONE?u=albanyu&sid=AONE&xid=22a8f549

Option 3

 * Teaching Philosophy
 * Article Evaluation
 * Rating: Stub. This article practically does not exist. It contains a brief and broad description, but that's it. The talk page has no conversation and indicates that any edit would be helpful; additionally, the article is "within the scope" of WikiProject Philosophy, and is listed as mid-importance. I believe the article can be built around the conception of teaching philosophy, examples of current philosophy ideals in education, and perhaps how a teaching philosophy is necessary for career searches within education. There is a lengthier article titled "Teaching Philosophy" which already exists, but is about an academic journal by that name rather than the topic itself. This option is the most appealing to me as there is a lot which can be done, and I would be excited to build it up for others to eventually continue editing. There are opportunities to connect this article to others in the discipline of education as well, which may increase traffic for this article and others.
 * Rating: Stub. This article practically does not exist. It contains a brief and broad description, but that's it. The talk page has no conversation and indicates that any edit would be helpful; additionally, the article is "within the scope" of WikiProject Philosophy, and is listed as mid-importance. I believe the article can be built around the conception of teaching philosophy, examples of current philosophy ideals in education, and perhaps how a teaching philosophy is necessary for career searches within education. There is a lengthier article titled "Teaching Philosophy" which already exists, but is about an academic journal by that name rather than the topic itself. This option is the most appealing to me as there is a lot which can be done, and I would be excited to build it up for others to eventually continue editing. There are opportunities to connect this article to others in the discipline of education as well, which may increase traffic for this article and others.


 * Sources

Jenkins, C. (2011). Authenticity through reflexivity: connecting teaching philosophy and practice. Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 51(4), 72+. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A297310068/AONE?u=albanyu&sid=AONE&xid=50d57931