User:Dom Bahr/Choose an Article

Article Selection
Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

Option 1

 * Article title
 * Mariya Russel
 * Article Evaluation
 * The consensus rating for this article is "Start-class." Overall, the article appears to be poorly written. My first issue with this article is the lack of categories and subsections. The only section of content in the article is information about her career. There is a lack of information about her impact on the industry, her early life, and the experiences that led her to the point she has reached in her career. The article would be easier to read and understand if the sections were appropriately named to reflect the information within them. Additionally, there is information included in the lead section of the article that is not present in the rest of the article. This is incorrect and needs to be fixed.
 * Sources
 * https://detroit.eater.com/2023/1/25/23569398/chef-mariya-russell-first-black-woman-michelin-star-pop-ups-detroit
 * https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/restaurants/a39982850/mariya-russell-chef-interview/
 * https://blackprwire.com/profiler/chef-mariya-russell
 * https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/blogs/botwc-firsts/chef-mariya-russell-becomes-the-first-black-woman-to-earn-a-michelin-star
 * https://blackprwire.com/profiler/chef-mariya-russell
 * https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/blogs/botwc-firsts/chef-mariya-russell-becomes-the-first-black-woman-to-earn-a-michelin-star

Option 2

 * Article title
 * Alex Honnold
 * Article Evaluation
 * This article is rated as high importance and c-class by the Climbing Wikiproject. While the article seems to be fairly comprehensive and well-structured, there are several areas where it could be improved. First, some parts of the article lack proper citation references. As citations are crucial in any Wikipedia article, it is essential that most of the information presented throughout the article have a citation with a reference to the origin of the information provided.
 * Next, the article could be better organized by dividing the content into more specific sections and subsections. For example, rather than a broad "life and work" section, sections could be divided into "early life," "career," "climbs," "achievements," and more specific subtopics, which could make the article easier to understand and comprehend overall. Additionally, updates could be made to the list section to make it more visible and comprehensive regarding all the awards and honors that Alex Honnold has received. Under the Philanthropy section, Alex Honnold also has his own foundation that could include more information about its missions and the work it has done (NOTE: PLEASE CONFIRM IF IT IS APPROPRIATE TO USE THE HONNOLD FOUNDATION WEBSITE). Finally, some of the quotes and excerpts in the article could be adjusted and paraphrased to be presented in a more objective manner.
 * Sources
 * https://www.honnoldfoundation.org/#featured-partner-1
 * https://www.scmr.com/article/climbing_to_new_heights
 * https://nymag.com/strategist/article/alex-honnold-favorite-things.html
 * https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220818005392/en/Elite-Climber-Alex-Honnold-Leads-First-Ascent-of-One-of-the-Tallest-Unclimbed-Rock-Faces-on-Earth
 * https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/venture-capitalist-peter-levine-provides-multimillion-dollar-gift-to-launch-levine-impact-lab-at-honnold-foundation-301652107.html
 * https://www.fastcompany.com/90790039/why-free-solos-alex-honnold-is-funding-solar-power-in-new-orleans-neighborhoods
 * https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/venture-capitalist-peter-levine-provides-multimillion-dollar-gift-to-launch-levine-impact-lab-at-honnold-foundation-301652107.html
 * https://www.fastcompany.com/90790039/why-free-solos-alex-honnold-is-funding-solar-power-in-new-orleans-neighborhoods

Option 3

 * Article title
 * Paul Rabil


 * Article Evaluation
 * Rating: Start Class, Top Importance by WikiProject Lacrosse
 * To enhance the article, several updates can be made. Firstly, objective claims should be supported by citations, including recent sources as many of the existing ones are becoming outdated. This will help to strengthen the credibility of the article and provide readers with more up-to-date information. Additionally, more information could be added about Paul Rabil's pre-professional career, as he was one of the top players in all of college lacrosse during his time at Johns Hopkins University. This could include details about his achievements in college, his style of play, and how he developed his skills to become one of the best players in the sport. Furthermore, the article should mention Paul Rabil's extensive efforts to grow the game of lacrosse throughout the United States. Rabil has been a vocal advocate for the sport and has worked tirelessly to increase its popularity across the country. This could include information about his involvement with youth lacrosse programs, his work with local communities to build lacrosse facilities, and his efforts to promote the sport through social media.  The article should also acknowledge Paul Rabil's numerous charitable works and participation in a movie with his brother. Rabil has been involved in several philanthropic initiatives, including his work with the HEADstrong Foundation to support families affected by cancer. In addition, Rabil and his brother have been apart of a lacrosse-themed movie, which could be an interesting aspect to explore in the article.  In addition, the article should mention Paul Rabil's business ventures outside of lacrosse. Rabil has been involved in several successful ventures, including a digital media company and a sports nutrition brand. This could include details about his entrepreneurial spirit, his vision for these businesses, and how he balances his professional lacrosse career with his other ventures.  To enhance the reader's experience, images can be added to the article to make it visually appealing and to help with comprehension. This could include photos of Rabil playing lacrosse, images of the facilities he has helped to build, and pictures of his business ventures.  Finally, the formatting could be improved to make the article more organized and easier to read. This could include consolidating information about Rabil's professional career and adding a section about his college career. The article could also be divided into subheadings to make it easier for readers to navigate and find the information they are looking for.  Overall, the article provides plentiful information and is objective in nature, but these updates would make it more comprehensive and engaging for the reader. By incorporating these suggestions, the article can become a more informative and well-rounded piece that accurately represents Paul Rabil's accomplishments and contributions to the sport of lacrosse.
 * Sources
 * https://www.si.com/lacrosse/2022/09/15/fate-of-a-sport-paul-rabil-professional-lacrosse-league-documentary-abc-espn
 * https://tribecafilm.com/films/fate-of-a-sport-2022
 * https://headstrong.org/headstrong-foundation-partners-with-premier-lacrosse-league/
 * https://www.paulrabilfoundation.org/who-we-are
 * https://hopkinssports.com/sports/mens-lacrosse/roster/paul-rabil/3227
 * https://rabilventures.com/
 * https://ebiographypost.com/celebrities/paul-rabil-bio-net-worth-wife f
 * https://ebiographypost.com/celebrities/paul-rabil-bio-net-worth-wife f

Option 4

 * Article title
 * Virginia Ali


 * Article Evaluation
 * Article Rating: Start Classs
 * Overall, this article seems to be in pretty good shape giving the reader a good idea about the life and career of Virginia Ali. From the sources that I have observed, it seems as if there is more information present on Virginia's early life that could be presented in the article. Furthermore, I am actually aware of who Virginia is, as my uncle would always take us to her restaurant any time were in DC growing up. Because of this, I am aware of her charitable work and the things that she has done for the local DC community. These events should be included in the article as well. Virginia Ali is also an impactful part of her community. There could be a section about her reaction and the legacy she has built for herself. Her restaurant and her characteristics of being a good person and great leader have made her an important figure in the general community. Furthermore, I feel like the article could go more in depth, but the number of total sources does seem to be slightly scarce. The tone does seem to be objective in nature, so that is a positive about the article.


 * Sources
 * https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/restaurants/virginia-ali-bens-chili-bowl
 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf2AxTcaAJw
 * https://www.myja.org/news/latest/learn-about-the-2021-laureates-virginia-ali
 * https://www.petersom.com/living-articles/virginia-ali
 * Personally, I would prefer to do either the article on Paul Rabil or Alex Honnold. These two men are of more interest to me, but it also seems as if there is more I can do with these articles. With Virginia Ali and Mariya Russel, I feel as if the lack of overall information can limit my capacity to do a lot of work on the article.
 * Personally, I would prefer to do either the article on Paul Rabil or Alex Honnold. These two men are of more interest to me, but it also seems as if there is more I can do with these articles. With Virginia Ali and Mariya Russel, I feel as if the lack of overall information can limit my capacity to do a lot of work on the article.