User:Daifawei/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: A Game of Thrones (card game)
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate.

 I have chosen this article because I’m quite interested in this topic and I’d like to further analyze the content and organization of it.

Lead

 * I     have chosen this article because I’m quite interested in this topic and I’d      like to further analyze the content and organization of it. Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?

Lead evaluation
The lead is overall successful. The introductory sentence is brief and clear and the main point is illustrated. A brief description of the article’s major sections is also included. Through the lead, the audience can grasp the key point of the topic.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?

Content evaluation
The content is exhaustive and systematic with various references as proofs. However, the diction could be further simplified so that the article can be more readable. Besides, new information should be added to keep pace with the date.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?

Tone and balance evaluation
The tone and balance of the article are basically acceptable. The article has no obvious bias towards any viewpoints. In short, tone and balance here in the article are fine.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


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

Sources and references evaluation
The sources and references of the articles are abundant, whereas more latest references should be included to keep pace with the date. Underlines are used in the article to help the audience gain external information related to the topic, which is considerate.

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?

Organization evaluation
The organization of the article is not bad. Clear contents and sections are presented so that the audience can read the article more effectively. Plus, tables are used in the article to make the information more clear and organized, which is commendatory.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


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

Images and media evaluation
The article does not have adequate images to support the topic. The article can be improved by adding more related images so that the audience can understand the topic more directly and vividly.

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?

Talk page evaluation
The talk page of the article can be improved by leading more relevant conversations for discussion. Interesting and highly discussed conversations can be listed at the top area to gain more attention.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * How can the article be improved?
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?

Overall evaluation
This article from wikipedia is well-writing with clear lead and separated sections. The content is pertinent with adequate information and references. And the organization is appropriate with concise headings. To make the article more completed, the readability should be improved for some of the information is rather detailed. Plus, more images should be attached to the article to help the audience understand the topic better.

Optional activity

 * Choose at least 1 question relevant to the article you're evaluating and leave your evaluation on the article's Talk page. Be sure to sign your feedback

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