User:Evanjoachim/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Olorgesailie

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose this article to evaluate because it is relatively small, relevant to African archaeology, and helps me to understand African geography and its relation to archaeological finds. This article matters because it details a large number of Acheulean hand axes that were discovered in the Eastern Rift Valley in Kenya; finds which are significant for archaeology, paleontology, and geology. My preliminary impression of this article was its length (short) and the fact that it is part of the "History of Kenya" series on Wikipedia.

Evaluate the article
The lead section of this article is concise and introduces the key points of this topic well. It does not include information that is not covered later. It does not explicitly introduce the various sections that follow, though. The content of this article is relevant, precise, and up-to-date. It includes mention of the Olorgesailie Drilling Project, with reference to a journal issue from October 2020. This article is part of the "History of Kenya" series, so it contributes to knowledge gaps of underrepresented peoples. The article appears to be unbiased and void of opinions. Any viewpoints addressed are explained neutrally, but there does not seem to be any relevance for/presence of contrasting or fringe viewpoints, so they are not explicitly addressed. The sources appear to be thorough, current, and readily accessible. There are some sources that connect to potentially biased magazines/journals, but these publications are not directly related to the subject. The writing is clear and concise, and the article itself is organized well, making for an easy and professional read. The images are clear and helpful for understanding content. The captions are concise, but sufficient. They appear to adhere to copyright restrictions. There could be more photos added for increased understanding. The Talk page shows contributors talking about specific word choice for how to best represent an idea. It also shows a bot modifying 2 external links and an editor having reviewed those changes and fixed any errors. Overall, this article sufficiently discusses a specific subject and references multiple sources available for further exploration. The writing and organization is clear and professional, and the inclusion of specific images aids in understanding. There could potentially be room for further elaboration, notably in the "History" section in regards to research conducted at this site. The section describing the Olorgesailie Drilling Project could use citations to more than just one source.