User:Derekwestman/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Colossal squid

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose to evaluate an article on the Colossal Squid because it is an animal that fascinates me. I am very interested in deep-sea gigantism. Additionally, the fact that we seem to know so little about many of these creatures adds to the mystery. This type of research and information matters because I believe we should learn more about these animals. It is important to try and learn about and protect species. Making information like this available to the general public will help with attention and interest, making it more likely that future research is emphasized.

Evaluate the article
The lead section does a good job summarizing the information presented in the article. It is easy to read and concise. Everything mentioned in the lead is addressed later in the article. The content of the article is strong. Although we do not know an immense amount of detail about the Colossal Squid, the article does a good job highlighting what we do know, as well as acknowledging where there are gaps in our knowledge. The content seems relevant and up to date. There are plenty of sources cited throughout. The article is absolutely written from a neutral point of view. There are no opinions presented, and the content is clearly not intended to persuade. The article cites many sources, coming from a variety of locations and media types. The work of many different authors and scientists is reflected in the article. The article is clear and well-written. There are no problems with flow or organization. While there aren’t many pictures, the ones included are relevant. Few pictures of the Colossal Squid exist, so the article is limited by what is available. The article has an extensive talk page. It is part of the Cephalopod project and has been rated a “C” article. The article requires more information or substantial cleanup. This may be due to the lack of knowledge regarding the species. Many users have proposed edits or discussed aspects of the article, indicating attempts for improvement. The article is very good given what we have. It is well-organized, easily readable, and provides a helpful overview of an interesting species. As new information is discovered, the article will have to be edited constantly. It will be easy for this article to become out of date if we do further research on the Colossal Squid. Vigilant improvement over time is the biggest point of emphasis for adding to this article.