User:EEdnacot/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

 * Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
 * I chose this article due to my interest in water quality and treatment. Additionally, I find that researching for this article will build on my course studies knowledge.


 * Article Evaluation
 * Lead Evaluation: The article includes an introduction, but does not primarily state the treatment plant's purpose. Brief descriptions of each section must be added to the Lead. The lead is detailed well, but can be written concisely.
 * Areas of improvement across sections:
 * Across all Sections: The language used can be written to be more concise. The tone sounds personal as opposed to academic and is lacking in links across all sections.
 * Process: This section could include more detail in the steps of operation, how far the underground pipes extend within that area, and links to related articles and processes.
 * EchoWater Project: The section needs to define what the discharge requirements are or be linked to related articles. The goal of the EchoWater Project must be clearly stated within the first few sentences. How the project will meet its goals must be detailed.  There are inconsistencies in "EchoWater project" vs. "EchoWater Projects". This section can list or link to the additional projects.
 * Biosolids Management Program: More detail into the steps of each process can be added.
 * Studies: The studies included in this section can improve by listing the variables that were tested along with the results. Additionally, there should be links to the studies.
 * Images with captions can be added to improve understanding of the topic.


 * Sources
 * Mead, Aaron M; Paulsen, Susan C; Seyfried, Robert (2016-01-01). "Dealing with Drought: Modeling the Effects of California's Recent Drought on a POTW Discharge to the Sacramento River". Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation. 2016 (10): 3490–3513. doi:10.2175/193864716819707797. ISSN 1938-6478.
 * This source provides information on how droughts impact wastewater treatment and disposal. The average amount of water processed a day under drier conditions and how their services impact customers throughout Sacramento County are described.  In addition, other filtering features will be added to remove bacteria, biological nutrients, pathogens, and small particles.  Costs, areas of use, and plans of construction are also noted.

Option 2

 * Article title
 * Santa Clara Valley Water District


 * Article Evaluation
 * This article is undergoing an evaluation.


 * Sources
 * Sources will be listed after evaluation.