User:GreenTea32/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
"4-H"

4-H

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I was a 4-H member. Therefore, I can provide insight into 4-H programming.

The article highlights the largest youth development organization in the United States.

So far, this article contains basic content but lacks some major details.

Evaluate the article
(Compose a detailed evaluation of the article here, considering each of the key aspects listed above. Consider the guiding questions, and check out the examples of what a useful Wikipedia article evaluation looks like.)

Lead Section
The lead includes an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic. The lead includes a brief description of the article's major sections, as is evidenced in the "Contents" text feature. The article mentions general information necessary for understanding the current state of the organization. The lead is somewhat overly detailed.

Content
The article's content is relevant to the topic. The content about recent events is up-to-date. More details should be included. For example, in the national conferences section, the National Youth Summit Series should be included because it is a staple of National 4-H Council events. The article does not relate to sensitive topics.

Tone and Balance
The article is from a neutral point of view. There are no heavily biased statements. All viewpoints are equally represented. The article does not attempt to dissuade the reader.

Sources and References
Many facts are backed up by a reliable secondary source, but many sources are from the 4-H website or do not have citations. However, all of the information appears unbiased and factual. The sources are current and thorough. The sources are written by a diverse spectrum of authors. The sources cover the century of 4-H's history. The sources appear to be highly reliable, and most links work. However, some links connected to outdated sites, but these automatically reroute to the new platforms.

Organization and Writing Quality
The article is concise, clear, and easy to read! The article does not appear to have any outstanding grammatical or spelling errors. The article is fairly well-organized, though the "Additional Programs" section may be improved by dividing topics into new sections.

Images and Media
The article includes images that enhance understanding of the topic. Images are well-captioned and appear to adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations. The images are laid out in a visually appealing way.

Talk Page Discussion
The Talk Page is offering a thorough analysis of improvements to the article page. The debate is ethical and productive. This article is part of the Agriculture, Organizations, and United States / District of Columbia WikiProjects. The discussion discusses the topic as we have discussed in class.

Overall Impressions
The article is effectual, but requires some minor edits to provide a more through discussion of all opportunities offered through 4-H. The article has a strong foundation of national 4-H involvement. The article can be improved by adding information on levels of membership, structural organization, and leadership. The article is well-developed, but as the organization continues to grow and change, so should this article!