User:Crystalchoy/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: (Poales)
 * I chose this article because it contains information about an assignment for a class.

Lead


The lead does include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic. It contains a 2 sentence description of the article's major sections. The lead does not include information not present in the article. The lead is concise and not overly detailed.

Content


The article's content is relevant to the topic because all the information is about Poales. Most of the content is up to date. The majority of sources are recent with the exception of a few from the 1930s. Some content that is missing is where these species are found in the world and the structural classification of the topic. All other content belongs in the article.

Tone and Balance


The article is neutral. There are not claims that are heavily biased toward a particular position because most of the article is fact based rather than opinion based. There are no viewpoints that are overrepresented or underrepresented. The article does not attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another.

Sources and References


Most of the facts are backed up by a reliable secondary source of information with the exception of the last section titled "uses", which lack citations. The sources are thorough and provide an abundance of unique information about the topic. The majority of sources are current. The few links that I clicked work and directed me to the appropriate website.

Organization


The article is well written. It is divided into sections such as Taxonomy and Diversity, making it easier for readers to search for information. There are also images included which provides readers with a visual representation. The article does not appear to have any grammatical or spelling errors. Overall, the article is well-organized because the information is broken down into smaller topics. The bolded headers makes it easier for readers to identify each section.

Images and Media


The article does include images that enhance understanding of the topic. They are all captioned with the scientific name of the species and placed in a visually appealing way. The images are high quality and are not too big or too small. All images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations and contain a link to the original source.

Checking the talk page


Some conversations that are going on behind the scenes are about rewording sentences and merging of information due to the availability of new information. The article is rated as Start-Class, meaning that it has some useful content, but not reviewers to make it professional and thorough article. It is also a part of the WikiProject Plants, a project attempting to classify plants and botany on Wikipedia. The way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ form the way we've talked about it in class because each edit has a different section and each reply has a timestamp. Instead of a paragraph format, there is a new indentation for each thought.

Overall impressions


Overall, the status of the article is good. The article's strengths are its organization and visual representation. The information is neatly divided into its appropriate sections and the images allow readers to better understand the topic. The article can be improved by including more information about where these species are located, the seasonality, and ways to classify these plants. The article is well-developed, but there is room for improvement. Adding the improvements listed above would make it a stronger article.

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