User:Edwardkim0115/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
(Briefly explain why you chose it, why it matters, and what your preliminary impression of it was.)

I chose this article because it seemed very underdeveloped compared to a lot of other Wikipedia articles I saw. Other articles went extensively into the species and their diet and what threatened them as well as more information about their history. However, this one was very brief and definitely needs more editing and more work on it.

Evaluate the article
(Compose a detailed evaluation of the article here, considering each of the key aspects listed above. Consider the guiding questions, and check out the examples of what a useful Wikipedia article evaluation looks like.)

Lead Section


 * The lead section provides an introductory sentence that clearly describes the article's topic. However, it does not include a brief description of the article's major sections.
 * The lead does not include information that is not present in the article.
 * The lead is concise and not overly detailed, but it could benefit from a more comprehensive overview of the article's content.

Content


 * The article's content is relevant to the topic and is up-to-date.
 * There is content that is missing, specifically more detailed information on the Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep's behavior, diet, and the specific threats that the species faces. This should be included in the article.
 * The article does not deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps or address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics.

Tone and Balance


 * The article is mostly neutral, but more information about the specific threats to the species could balance the positive aspects of the article. As of now, there is very little information regarding these threats.
 * There are no claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position.
 * There are no viewpoints that are overrepresented or underrepresented.
 * The article does not attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another.

Sources and References


 * Not all facts in the article are backed up by a reliable secondary source of information. More references, particularly academic and peer-reviewed publications or scholarly books, should be added. There could also just be more websites/sources added.
 * The sources are not thorough and do not reflect the available literature on the topic.
 * The sources are not current and are not written by a diverse spectrum of authors.
 * There are likely better sources available, such as peer-reviewed articles.

Organization and Writing Quality


 * The article is well-written and easy to read. It has a clear structure and is broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic.
 * There are no apparent grammatical or spelling errors in the article.

Images and Media


 * The article includes images that enhance understanding of the topic, albeit not many.
 * The images are well-captioned and adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations.
 * The images could be laid out in a visually appealing way, and more images could be added to enhance the article.

Talk Page Discussion


 * There is no ongoing talk page discussion about how to represent this topic.
 * The article is not rated and is not a part of any WikiProjects.

Overall Impressions


 * The article's overall status is incomplete. It provides a basic overview of the Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep but lacks detailed information in several areas.
 * The article's strengths include its clear structure and easy-to-read style.
 * The article can be improved by adding more detailed information on the Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep's behavior, diet, and the specific threats that the species faces, as well as more references and images.
 * The article's completeness is very underdeveloped. It provides a basic overview but lacks depth in several areas. We can see that this article is a lot shorter compared to other Wikipedia articles on species in California.