User:Gbgaski/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: acetylcholine
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate.
 * I have chosen this article because it needs verified citations from reliable sources.

Lead

 * Guiding questions

The lead for acetylcholine includes a clear and concise introductory sentence that describes the article's topic, the content covered. The lead does not mention much of the history of acetylcholine covered later in the article.


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?

Content

 * Guiding questions

The article's content is relevant, generally up to date. Some one the comments on the talk page have mentioned that there should be more information on the synthesis of acetylcholine which is something I could add. There is no information on whether the study of acetylcholine is linked to any underrepresented populations or topics which could also be expanded upon.


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions

The article appears to be neutral and seeks to inform rather than persuade.


 * Is the article neutral?
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions

This article could be improved by adding citations for reliable sources. The sources that are not current explain the history of the study of acetylcholine. The links I checked all diverted me to the appropriate resources.


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Are the sources current?
 * Are the sources written by a diverse spectrum of authors? Do they include historically marginalized individuals where possible?
 * Check a few links. Do they work?

Organization

 * Guiding questions

The article is well written and organized with no grammatical errors to speak of. The only complaints one might have is that it might be difficult to read for someone without a background in science.


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions

Images are labeled and cited to give credit for their use. They add to the understanding of acetylcholine's function in the body and are laid out in a visually appealing way.


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions

Conversations on the talk page discuss making this easier to read for people who do not have a background in science. The article is related to a few WikiProjects about neuroscience and molecular/cell biology all rating it a B-class of varying importance from mid to high.


 * 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?

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions

The article's status is listed as a level-5 vital article in Biology, General. The article goes in depth in explaining acetylcholine but presupposes that someone knows some general chemistry and biology. It is well-developed with room for improvement.


 * 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?

Optional activity

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