User:G.Sant6/Evaluate an Article

Evaluate an article
This is where you will complete your article evaluation. Please use the template below to evaluate your selected article.


 * Name of article: The Storm (short story)
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate.
 * I chose this article because I like the story itself. I am intrigued and impressed at how the author manages to turn an affair into something positive and almost healthy for a pre-existing marriage.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * Yes, it clearly states the author and the setting and its connection to another work by the same author.
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * It includes a contents box, but not a description in the lead itself.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * No, it is short and includes the basics. It does make mention of the story taking place in the Southern United States but does not discuss that later in the article.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * It is quick and simple giving the basics. Summary and detailed info are located lower in the article under their own headers.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Yes, everything remains on the topic well.
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Yes, the oldest cited reference used (besides the story itself) is dated from 2001.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * No - Its a well developed article that has been in the works for years.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * Yes.
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * The article claims that Alcee writes to his wife in order "[...] to be in closer proximity to Calixta after the events of the night." However there is no way to prove this in the story. It is left open ended to interpretation. Therefore this seems to be an assumption.
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * No
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * The article does not portray the affair as negative as one would expect. It is analyzed and used to symbolize the passion of the two characters and is compared to the storm. It does not attempt to persuade.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Yes, however the first paragraph of the Symbolism section only contains one source.
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Yes - They are from many different types of sources.
 * Are the sources current?
 * Yes
 * Check a few links. Do they work?
 * Yes

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Yes
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * " while he waits with his son for the storm to abate.he wanted to save him." This quote contains a misplaced period that confused me when I first read the article.
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?
 * Yes it is, and each section is accompanied by a corresponding section the talk page.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * There are no images in the article
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * N/A
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * N/A
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
 * N/A

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * Many different conversations are being had about each of the sections in the article. Making sure the plot is accurate, adequate sources, correct symbolism and interpretation, etc.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * It is related to a previous story of the same author, "At the Cadian Ball."
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * It makes mention of the neutral tone in the story which we did not discuss in class. The neutral tone suggests no bias from the narrator, thus leaving all interpretation up to the reader.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * Unknown
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * It has been well developed for years with many different ideas and people working together. It utilizes a multitude of sources and cites all facts appropriately.
 * How can the article be improved?
 * Perhaps the usage of media such as photos to more accurately represent the messages portrayed in the symbolism or analysis section of the article.
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * The article is well developed. It has been worked on for many years.

Optional activity

 * Choose at least 1 question relevant to the article you're evaluating and leave your evaluation on the article's Talk page. Be sure to sign your feedback

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 * Link to feedback: Talk:The Storm (short story) (Edited under "Plot Summary" Section of the talk page.