User:Elainewongso/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Cookie

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose it because it's a topic that it's something I'm quite knowledgable about, so I would be able to evaluate the article more thoroughly. It matters because it's an item a lot of people encounter daily, thus false information can cause massive confusioon. I didn't think the article would go into such great detail and depth because cookies are such a common item so I never really gave it much thought other than the fact that it was a sweet baked good.

Evaluate the article
The first paragraph of the lead section was very well written. I think it's very concise and well-detailed without putting too much information. However, I think that the second paragraph should have come after the third as the third paragraph is sort of a continuation of the opening paragraph as it provides more in-depth information into what is considered a cookie while the second paragraph provides information of what the definition of a cookie is in different countries. Although the lead section is very informative, I don't think it's necessary to give so many examples like, "sandwich biscuits, such as custard creams, Jammie Dodgers, Bourbons and Oreos." and beverages such as milk, coffee or tea as they are basically the same variants and most readers will probably understand what the authors are trying to say without giving so much detail.

The article's content is up to date and relevant as the most recent update to the page was on the 24th of September. I like how the article explains how the term for ‘cookies’ can differ across countries or regions and the history behind cookies themselves and the term ‘cookie’. There is no missing content, I think that there may even be too much content because they list all the different varieties of cookies, I think it’s possible for them to just group certain cookies together for example blondies and brownies are extremely similar so they should’ve just grouped them together instead of listing them separately. As cookies aren’t really a very controversial topic I think the possibility of the article being biased is pretty low, and the article is in fact very neutral and even the description is very neutral and takes into account what other cultures consider as cookies and the different varieties that are available. I was pleasantly surprised to see so many  reputable sources listed on the article and even articles from social media like twitter, which some may argue isn’t the most reputable but I believe to be relevant to a topic like cookies which are so prevalent in every day life.I like how the article breaks down the topic into manageable pieces, but if I would’ve put description first instead of terminology as I think that the article will flow better and it will be easier for readers to comprehend what constitutes a cookie then see why something is called a cookie based on the ingredients.

The article page is very much active as it was very recently updated. I really enjoyed reading this article because it was formatted in a way where one section sort of acts as background information for the next. It  also introduces a lot of information most people wouldn’t know about cookies which is good because it’s very informative. Overall, I think the article is very well-developed and I can tell that a lot of research has been put into this article. The only thing I would change is putting the description first and not listing all the varieties of cookies and instead grouping them so it’s also easier for readers to visualize the different categories.