User:Dgoody7/Evaluate an Article

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Digital media use and mental health

Evaluate the article
-Lead Section

No citations in lead section

Generic references to a “significant body of research” or “some experts” without naming or citing the source.

-Content

The article is extremely thorough, having over a dozen different sections. It covers several different subtopics including the medical and societal effects of digital media, and the efforts being taken to curb the negative effects of digital media on mental health.

-Tone and Balance

Formal tone

-Sources and References

194 different sources

Certain claims are heavily sourced, with single sentences having upwards of 3 sources attached

Many subsections are tied to the main article of their respective topic

-Organization and Writing Quality

Long article, sections containing several paragraphs each

Few charts or lists

Appears thoroughly written

Written in New Zealand English

-Images and Media

3 pictures

One picture shows a reference to a study by displaying the results of it

-Talk page and discussion

Article was once featured article of the day

Article is level 5 importance to society, which is the lowest level

One user felt the lead was not related to the content enough

-Overall ImpressionI believe it was written well, and is thorough the entire way through the article.

Great Moon Hoax
Great Moon Hoax

Lead Section:


 * 2 sources cited
 * Where and when it originated.
 * Clears up a few misconceptions

Content:


 * Starts with a background of the hoax
 * Describes the hoax and the origins of its creation.
 * Explains how the original claims have been tested and disproven
 * Tells about how people reacted to learning about the hoax
 * A final section which describes the legacy of the hoax.

Tone and Balance:


 * Somewhat Formal tone
 * Uses scientific words and descriptions when needed.

Sources and References:


 * 20 different references
 * Multiple links for further exploration of the topic.
 * Each section has multiple, correct citations.

Organization and Writing Quality:


 * Information is organized well because there isn't content that doesn't relate to where it is.
 * The quality of the writing is very high because all major claims that are made are backed up by cited sources.

Images and Media:


 * Includes 8 different images
 * Each image relates to the content being covered.
 * Each image is cited and described.

Talk Page Discussion:


 * Is of interest to the following wikiprojects: Journalism, Astronomy, and skepticism.
 * Some conversation about the difference between the Sun(a star), and the New York Sun(an article).

Overall Impressions:


 * I feel as though this article is written and cited well. Along with this, I felt that the information covered in the article helped me fully understand everything about this hoax, and why people would've believed it.