User:EVLeDO/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
RICE (medicine)

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose this article to evaluate because sprains and other soft tissue injuries are common, so people must frequently search the internet for treatment options. My first impression of this article is that it seems short. However, what I've read so far seems reliable, unbiased, and evidence-based.

Evaluate the article
Lead Section


 * Clear, concise, with appropriate detail
 * Accurate summary of what the article covers
 * Mentions the historical controversy of the use of RICE, but this is not elaborated on later in the article

Content


 * Appears to be accurate and up-to-date
 * Short article - elevation section underdeveloped

Tone and Balance


 * Appropriate for subject matter
 * Discusses time frame-based utility of the application of RICE, while acknowledging limitations that arose since the development of this method.

Sources and References


 * Several sources with PMID
 * Several sources from journals in related fields
 * Several statements made without citation

Organization and Writing Quality


 * Appropriate grammar and punctuation
 * Broken down into digestible sections

Images and Media


 * One image included without caption
 * CC BY 4.0

Talk Page


 * There were two discussions on the talk page
 * A chain discussing the need for stronger references
 * A chain discussing first aid, and elaboration of the Elevation section

Overall Impressions

This article is off to a good start. I anticipate that this area has had enough research to really expand upon what's already written and to update what has changed since it was last worked on. It has list of 25 references which could be vetted for reliability and accuracy.


 * Strengths: Breaks down each of the 4 primary terms that RICE stands for
 * Weaknesses: A few unsupported statements, underdeveloped elevation section and article overall