User:DR3bbarnes/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Medical entomology

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose this article due to my own interests in the study of medicine and the impact other living creatures have on human health. This page matters because insects are never going to disappear, no matter how much some people want them to. Therefore, it is important to understand their lifestyle and how it can impact that of our own. My first impression of the article was that it was extremely educational, especially for those looking to enter the specific field, and well written.

Evaluate the article(Briefly explain why you chose it, why it matters, and what your preliminary impression of it was.)
Lead Section


 * gave a good description about the main topic at hand
 * discussed veterinary entomology, which was not included much in the rest of the article
 * gave good background information on how the field has progressed and its importance by various agencies/organizations

Content


 * content appears to be up-to-date
 * article contains various subjects that are related to the topic, notably the most common insects that transmit diseases, what diseases can be transmitted through these vectors, and where both are most commonly found

Tone and Balance


 * article is written with a neutral stance
 * professional
 * viewpoints are equally represented

Sources and References


 * links are accessible and direct to notable pages, such as government agencies and peer-reviewed articles
 * sources are thorough, concise, and written by authors with various backgrounds
 * contains many in text citations that are well placed and useful
 * may need a few newer sources

Organization and Writing Quality


 * article is clear and easy to read
 * broken down into important topics and equal attention is mostly given to each; "Cockroach" could have a bit more research done and information added
 * little to no spelling or grammatical errors were noted

Images and Media


 * 2 images available
 * captions and images adhere to the sites standards
 * caption on Mosquito could have a bit more information (such as its common name rather than simply its scientific name)
 * images laid out in a visibly appealing format

Talk Page Discussion


 * conversations include updates that have been made to the article and other suggestions on what can be added/fixed (i.e. grammar/spelling and additional sources that can be added)
 * article appears to be rated well; does not appear to be a part of any Wikiprojects

Overall Impressions


 * article seems slightly underdeveloped; can use more resources and general information on the topic
 * sources may need to be updated/insert new findings
 * various diseases that can be spread are discussed, whether major or minor ones, and this can be extremely helpful
 * overall, the article may need a few touchups, but it is strong in major topics, the importance of the field, and how/which diseases can be spread through insect vectors