User:Davesbaker/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:
 * Trademark (Trademark)
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate.
 * I choose this article because it is a foundational article explaining the subject matter that I am writing a research paper on.

Lead
Guiding questions:


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * Yes, the introductory sentence defines what a trademark is and the purpose of a trademark.
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * No, due to the length of the article, the Lead does not adequately address all the major sections. Notably, the Lead does not introduce the International Law section or the Other Aspects sections, at least.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * Yes, the Lead discusses the location of trademark placement; this is not discussed in the article.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * The lead is neither concise, nor overly detailed. It does not neatly summarize the article, and it is rambling in certain portions.

Content
Guiding questions:


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Yes, the content is on-point and all directly relevant to the topic.
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Yes? Since the article is generic and pertains to ALL trademark information it is generally up-to-date. "Major" developments in jurisdictional trademark law within the past few years is not discussed because the content would be too specific to the jurisdictions for such a broad article.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * The article is missing some major treaties and treatises that have affected the role of trademark in the modern IP system. (i.e. Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property)

Tone and Balance
Guiding questions:


 * Is the article neutral?
 * Yes, the article does not advocate for any opinion or "side." It is fact based and explanatory; there is no synthesis of information or conclusions made.
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * No.
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * No, some information is repeated but the information is not a viewpoint.
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * No.

Sources and References
Guiding questions:


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * No, several facts are not attributed to a source and several source links are broken or no longer active.
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * The sources are mixture of news articles from reputable sources, legal treatises, governmental agencies' websites, and other sources.
 * Are the sources current?
 * Many sources are outdates or have broken/non-functional links.
 * Check a few links. Do they work?
 * Mostly.

Organization
Guiding questions:


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * The article is clear, but it is not concise and moderately difficult to read due to the organization.
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * Yes.
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?
 * Yes, but it is not broken down far enough or incorrectly organized.

Images and Media
Guiding questions:


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * Yes, the article contains images of trademarks, registration symbols, and other assorted images that assist in the understanding of the topic.
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * The images are well captioned but are not as thorough or descriptive as they could be.
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * Likely no, there are images that are claimed to be originals captured by the article editor but the image appears to be a stock photo.
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
 * No.

Checking the talk page
Guiding questions:


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * There are only three conversations going on behind the scenes but only one is active.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * The article is a level-5 vital article in Society. It is rated as B-Class.
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * The discussions' primary focuses are directed to improving the article rather than focusing on the content itself.

Overall impressions
Guiding questions:


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * The article is a level-5 vital article in Society. It is rated as B-Class.
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * The article is extensive in addressing the many facets of trademark's interaction in society.
 * How can the article be improved?
 * The organization of the article needs improved and the American English needs to be edited for professional grammar and structure.
 * The article needs more citations and more accurate representations of fact.
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * The article is well developed and packed with information on the topic. It is far from a complete source, but more than adequate to educate a reader about the topic and lead the reader to more detailed and specific articles or references.

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