User:DJdogwalker/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: (Disc jockey)
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate. I am fond of electronic dance music and enjoy watching/listening to DJ sets.

Lead

 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic? Yes, the opening sentence provides a concise description of the term 'DJ'.
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections? Yes, the intro mentions different types of DJs and the variety of equipment used by a DJ.The article contains more information than is introduced in the Lead, but everything initially discussed in the Lead is elaborated upon in the following sections.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article? No
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed? Concise

Lead evaluation
The Lead functions well as an introduction to the topic of DJing.

Content

 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic? Yes
 * Is the content up-to-date? Yes, but I think the section on Female DJs can be elaborated upon.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong? No

Content evaluation
The content is clear and relevant to the subject of DJing.

Tone and Balance

 * Is the article neutral? Yes, especially the topic of miming, which is controversial in the world of DJing
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position? No
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented? No
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another? No, it relays facts and history about DJing.

Tone and balance evaluation
The tone is neutral and all sections are balanced.

Sources and References

 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information? Yes
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic? Yes
 * Are the sources current? Yes, the majority are within the past three years.
 * Check a few links. Do they work? Yes

Sources and references evaluation
The sources and references function properly and are helpful.

Organization

 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read? Yes
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors? No, but I did notice the sentence "DJs can match the tempos of different records so their rhythms can be played together at the same time without clashing or make a smooth, seamless transition from one song to another" reads a bit weird and can probably we rewritten. Also, in the description "Examples for resident DJs are:" —for can possibly be switched with of—(Examples of resident DJs are:).
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic? Yes

Organization evaluation
The article is organized well.

Images and Media

 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic? Yes
 * Are images well-captioned? Yes, the descriptions are helpful.
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations? Yes
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way? Yes

Images and media evaluation
The images provide visual representation of the information discussed within the text.

Checking the talk page

 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic? Conversations about how to improve the content of the article: users proposing new ideas for updated sections, users asking important questions, and users communicating their opinions and answers regarding updates and questions.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects? B-Class. Yes, it is "of interest" to WikiProject Electronic music, WikiProject Hip hop, WikiProject Occupations, WikiProject Pop music and WikiProject Radio.

Talk page evaluation
The talk page is collectively contributing to the progression of this article.

Overall impressions

 * What is the article's overall status? The article provides concise information about the term 'DJ'. The article is comprehensive, clear, and helpful to anyone looking to understand what a DJ is.
 * What are the article's strengths? The articles Lead functions well with the rest of the article and the layout makes it easy to scroll through and find a section to learn more about.
 * How can the article be improved? There is room at improve the detail in certain sections, such as Female DJs, by elaborating upon the information and adding updates from the current world of DJing.
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed? This article is certainly well-developed and has an active community working to improve it.

Overall evaluation
This is a helpful article for anyone looking to learn the basics of DJing history and technique.