User:EGN1772/Evaluate an Article

Evaluation
This is where you will complete your article evaluation. Please use the template below to evaluate your selected article.


 * Drosophila Melanogaster : (link)
 * I have chosen this article to learn more about drosophila melanogaster for my future projects.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * Yes, the leads introductory sentence clearly and concisely states drosophila melanogaster is a species of fly.
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * Yes, the lead includes a brief description of major topics discussed, however there are several topics not described in the lead that are covered in the article.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * No, the lead only addresses information discussed in the article.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * The lead is concise.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Yes, all information addressed in the article is relevant to drosophila melanogaster.
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Yes, the article contains information sourced recently.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * I am not aware of any missing content and there is no information that does not contribute to the subject of the article.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * Yes, the article does not show any opinions or biases. It just states the facts.
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * No, there are no biases made in the article.
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * The transgenesis subheading is significantly less than the rest of the topics covered. Subtopics Misconceptions and Fight are also underrepresented.
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * No, the article is neutral.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Yes, the resources are reliable.
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Yes, the sources reflect the information covered in the article.
 * Are the sources current?
 * There are many current sources but some sources are from the 1900s.
 * Check a few links. Do they work?
 * Yes, the links work.

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Yes, the article is easy to read and understand.
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * There are no spelling or grammar errors.
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?
 * The article is organized in a way that makes it easier to understand.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * Yes, the article includes images relevant to the information.
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * Yes, the images are captioned.
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * Yes, the images abide by copyright regulations.
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
 * Yes, the images enhance the article visually.

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * There are conversations regarding content like vision, and also conversations about the layout of the article ex: adding a split.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * B-Class. The article is involved in four WikiProjects.
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * Wikipedia seems to present this article as a good source with the belief it could be better. In class we seem to believe it is a top-tier source.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * B-Class
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * The article has many sources and an abundance of subtopics. The images are clear and relevant.
 * How can the article be improved?
 * There are a few subtopics that need more information and elaboration.
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * This article is well-developed in my opinion.

Optional activity

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