User:Gaoy53/Evaluate an Article

Evaluate an article
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 * Name of article: Three-strikes law
 * Three-strikes law have evoked many controversies and have been amended for several times. Evaluating this article to check the accuracy of its facts and to ensure it address different opinions toward the law is important.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic? Yes
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections? No
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article? Yes
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed? Concise

Lead evaluation
The lead provides an accurate and precise introduction, but it fails to describe the major sections of the article. The lead contains many links to other Wikipedia subjects, which would help define the terms used in the article, and it is well-written.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic? Relevant
 * Is the content up-to-date? No
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong? Yes

Content evaluation
The content of the article is relevant to the topic, and it is displayed in a logical sequence so that it is easy to comprehend. However, the article is not up-to-date because the information about First Step Act that was recently added to the law is missing from the article.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral? Partially
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position? Yes
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented? Yes
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another? No

Tone and balance evaluation
The article presents the criticisms towards Three Strikes law but not the perspectives of the law's supporters. Therefore, in terms of its coverage, the article lacks neutrality. When examining the article from its wording and organization, it is not biased because it simply presents relevant facts and ideas and does not attempt to persuade its readers.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information? Yes
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic? Yes
 * Are the sources current? Most of them
 * Check a few links. Do they work? Yes

Sources and references evaluation
The article is supported by many reliable sources of information that are either academic or peer-reviewed. The sources are thorough because while some of the them are not current and discuss the history of Three Strikes Law, many of them come from news and journals, which seek to reveal recent developments and application of the law. All of the links can be opened.

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? Yes, a few
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic? Yes

Organization evaluation
The article is well-written, and it avoids using legal terminology so it is easy to read for all kinds of readers. Although there are a few grammatical errors, it does not interfere with the clarity of the article. Also, the article used sections to reflect its major points of the topic.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


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

Images and media evaluation
The article contains no images.

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?

Talk page evaluation
The conversation focuses on what information should be included on the page and the kinds of updates necessary to improve the article. This article is rated as C-Level and a part of WikiProject Law, WikiProject Crime, and WikiProject Correction and Detention Facilities. The conversation is not as formal as we've talked about in class, and it is very welcoming as some authors invite other people to edit or make new contributions to the article.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * How can the article be improved?
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?

Overall evaluation
The article is in good shape but needs to be updated. It is well-written, making the topic easy to understand and the information accessible for all kinds of readers. The article concisely presents important facts relevant to the topic and remains its neutrality. The organization of the article is logical and reflects main points of the topic. However, it needs to incorporate recent developments of the subject.

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