User:Edwardkim0115/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: Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep
 * Article Evaluation: The article gives a good and simple overview of the species, including its description, habitat, and conservation status. It could benefit from more detailed information on its behavior, diet, and the specific threats that the species faces. The article could also use more references and images throughout it. :
 * Sources: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Mammals/Bighorn-Sheep/Sierra-Nevada/Recovery-Program/Sheep-Facts, https://sierrabighorn.org/, https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/nature/sheep.htm:
 * Sources: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Mammals/Bighorn-Sheep/Sierra-Nevada/Recovery-Program/Sheep-Facts, https://sierrabighorn.org/, https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/nature/sheep.htm:

Option 2

 * Article title: California condor :
 * Article Evaluation: This article is extensive and well-sourced, covering the condor's description, habitat, behavior, and conservation efforts. However, it could be updated with recent developments in the condor's recovery and reintroduction efforts. The article could also include more information about its importance in California's natural history and ecosystem. :
 * Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/California_Condor/overview, https://www.fws.gov/species/california-condor-gymnogyps-californianus, https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/california-condor:

Option 3

 * Article title: Channel Islands Fox :
 * Article Evaluation: The article provides a comprehensive overview of the fox's description, behavior, and conservation status. However, it could be improved with more information on the fox's role in the ecosystem of the Channel Islands, its interaction with other species, and the ongoing conservation efforts. :
 * Sources: https://www.nps.gov/chis/learn/nature/island-fox.htm, http://www1.islandfox.org/p/about-island-fox.html, https://visitoxnard.com/blog/island-fox/:

Option 4

 * Article title: Western Screech-Owl :
 * Article Evaluation: The article simply gives basic details about the species. However, it also lacks in-depth information on its role in California's ecosystems. It should have more details on its diet, its interaction with other species, and its status and threats in California. :
 * Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Western_Screech-Owl/overview, https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/western-screech-owl, https://www.owlresearchinstitute.org/western-screech-owl:

Option 5

 * Article title: California Ground Squirrel :
 * Article Evaluation: The article gives a good overview of the ground squirrel's description, behavior, and habitat. To make it better, it should have more information on its role in California's ecosystems, its interactions with other species, and any specific threats it faces. :
 * Sources: http://naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/facts/california_ground_squirrel_712.html, https://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/ground-squirrel/pest-notes/, https://nhpbs.org/natureworks/californiagroundsquirrel.htm: