User:Dom Kli/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.


 * Desktop Computers: (Desktop computer)
 * I have chosen this article to evaluate because desktop computing is one of the cornerstones of societal innovation today. I also have a large interest in computer hardware.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * Yes the lead includes 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?
 * Yes the lead includes a table of contents box before the main article.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * Yes the lead includes information linking to basic desktop computer hardware components as well as input and output devices associated with them.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * The lead is concise and not overly detailed. It provides just enough information as to what a desktop computer is without going far off topic.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Yes, the articles content explains the history and types of desktop computers
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * The content seems to be a bit outdated in regards to the comparison between desktops and laptops. Some of the links are no longer working as well.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * It appears that there isn't any missing content or content that does not belong.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * The article is completely neutral. It does not promote any specifics brands or manufacturers. Explains the different types of desktop computers with their pros and cons.
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * There are no claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position.
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * There are no viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented.
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * The article does not attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Most of the facts in the article are backed up by reliable sources; however, the sources regarding the comparison of desktops and laptops seem to be outdated.
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Most of the sources are thorough, except for the ones regarding the comparison between desktops and laptops.
 * Are the sources current?
 * The sources seem to be partially outdated or not working.
 * Check a few links. Do they work?
 * Some of the links for the sources do not work anymore.

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Yes, the article is well written.
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * No the article appears to not 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?
 * Yes, the article is well-organized

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * Many of the images in the article are either old and outdated or too generic to get a clear picture of what a modern desktop computer may look like.
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * The images are well-captioned
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * Yes, all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations.
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
 * Yes, the images are laid out in a visually appealing way; however, this may be subjective to who is viewing it.

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * The talk page discusses many changes to be made to the article such as further detailing the types of computers to revise the comparison between desktops and laptops.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * The article is rated as a C-Class article. It is of the interest of the Wikiprojects of Technology, Electronics, and Computing/Hardware.
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * The way wikipedia discusses this topic differs from the way we've talked about in class by further exploring the modern era of productivity with personal desktop computers.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * There is no information that I can find on the status of the article.
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * Informing the reader what a desktop computer is, the history of the desktop computer, and what the different types of desktop computers are.
 * How can the article be improved?
 * The article could be improved by updating the section on the brief differences between desktops and laptops. Many of the sources that do not have a working link should be updated. The photographs should be upgraded to better represent what a modern computer looks like.
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * Overall, the article is well developed but needs to be updated to reflect the recent changes in modern computing.

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