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Article Selection
Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

Option 1

 * Article title
 * Diversity in computing


 * Article Evaluation
 * The lead section of the article provides a clear introduction to the topic of diversity in computing. It highlights the lack of diversity in the tech industry, citing statistics and studies to support this claim.
 * The article covers a range of relevant topics related to diversity in computing, such as the factors that have contributed to the lack of diversity in the tech industry, the current state of diversity in computing, and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion in the field.
 * Most claims have a citation but the citations are not always the best sources of information. For example, one citation is from an op-ed on Forbes magazine.
 * The article does provide coverage of historically underrepresented or misrepresented populations.


 * Sources
 * National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT). (2019). (publication). Intersectionality in Tech 101.
 * National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT). (2021). (publication). By the Numbers.

Option 2

 * Article title
 * Women in engineering in the United States


 * Article Evaluation
 * The article's content is relevant to the topic of women in engineering in the United States. It provides a comprehensive overview of the historical and current status of women in engineering, the challenges they face, and the efforts being made to increase their representation in the field.
 * Overall, the article appears to be written in a neutral tone. The language used is objective and factual, and the article presents different viewpoints and perspectives on the issue.
 * Most claims made in the article have citations to support them. The article cites various sources to support its claims, including academic research, reports, and news articles. The article cites sources from reputable organizations and publications, such as the National Science Foundation and the Society of Women Engineers. The citations appear to be reliable and trustworthy.
 * The article tackles one of Wikipedia's equity gaps by providing coverage of a historically underrepresented population (women) in the field of engineering. The article provides valuable information on the challenges faced by women in engineering, their contributions to the field, and efforts being made to increase their representation.


 * Sources
 * AnitaB.org. (2019). (publication). Capital One: Closing the Diversity Gap.

Option 3

 * Article title
 * Cyberfeminism


 * Article Evaluation
 * The article's content is relevant to the topic of cyberfeminism. It provides an overview of the history, philosophy, and key concepts of cyberfeminism as a movement that seeks to address issues of gender, technology, and social justice.
 * The article appears to be written in a neutral tone, presenting the ideas and concepts of cyberfeminism in an objective and factual manner.
 * Most of the claims made in the article have citations to support them. The article cites various sources, including academic research, essays, and books, to support its claims.
 * The article cites sources from reputable organizations and publications. The citations appear to be reliable and trustworthy.
 * The article tackles one of Wikipedia's equity gaps by providing coverage of a historically underrepresented and misrepresented population (women and gender non-conforming individuals) in the field of technology and computing. The article provides valuable information on the contributions of cyberfeminism to the field of technology and the ways in which it seeks to address issues of gender, technology, and social justice.


 * Sources
 * Herring, S. C., & Hall, K. (1996). Cyberfeminism. In Computer-Mediated Communication: Linguistic, Social, and Cross-Cultural Perspectives (pp. 147–170). essay, John Benjamins Publishing Company.

Option 4

 * Article title
 * Female education in STEM


 * Article Evaluation
 * The article "Female education in STEM" is highly relevant to the topic of female participation and representation in STEM fields. It provides a comprehensive overview of the historical and current status of women in STEM education, highlighting the challenges and barriers that have historically impeded women's progress in these fields.
 * The article appears to be written in a neutral tone, presenting information on the topic of female education in STEM in an objective and factual manner. It does not appear to express any bias or advocate for any particular viewpoint or agenda.
 * Most of the claims made in the article are backed up by citations, demonstrating the thoroughness and accuracy of the research behind the article. The article cites a wide range of sources, including academic research, reports, and news articles.
 * The citations used in the article are from reputable and reliable sources, such as UNESCO, the Cambridge University Press, and Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). These sources are well-established and respected, lending credibility to the claims made in the article.
 * Finally, the article addresses one of Wikipedia's equity gaps by providing comprehensive coverage of a historically underrepresented population (women) in the field of STEM education.


 * Sources
 * Corbett, C., & Hill, C. (2015). Solving the equation: The variables for women's success in engineering and computing. AAUW.
 * Mejía-Rodríguez, A.M., Luyten, H. & Meelissen, M.R.M. Gender Differences in Mathematics Self-concept Across the World: an Exploration of Student and Parent Data of TIMSS 2015. Int J of Sci and Math Educ 19, 1229–1250 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10763-020-10100-x

Option 5

 * Article title
 * Feminist art movement in the United States


 * Article Evaluation
 * The article "Feminist art movement in the United States" is highly relevant to the topic of the feminist art movement in the United States. The article provides an overview of the history, philosophy, and key figures of the feminist art movement, as well as its impact on the art world and broader society.
 * The article appears to be written in a neutral tone, presenting information on the feminist art movement in an objective and factual manner. The article does not appear to express any bias or advocate for any particular viewpoint or agenda.
 * Most of the claims made in the article are backed up by citations, demonstrating the thoroughness and accuracy of the research behind the article. The article cites a wide range of sources, including academic research, art publications, and interviews with artists.
 * The citations used in the article are from reputable and reliable sources, such as the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These sources are well-established and respected within the field of art history, lending credibility to the claims made in the article.
 * Finally, the article addresses one of Wikipedia's equity gaps by providing comprehensive coverage of a historically underrepresented and marginalized group (women artists) in the art world. The article highlights the contributions of women artists to the feminist art movement and the broader art world, as well as the ongoing efforts to increase their representation and opportunities within the field.


 * Sources
 * Gail Levin (16 October 2018). Becoming Judy Chicago: A Biography of the Artist. Univ of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-30006-4.