User:HazenEmerson/Evaluate an Article

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 * Tame Impala: Tame Impala
 * I chose this article because I am a big fine of this band, Tame Impala, and while I already know a lot about them I am sure there is more to learn. Also, after a quick glance, this Wikipedia article seems well-made and like it would be a good template for my future article :)

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * 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?

Lead evaluation
The Lead of this article is two short paragraphs, with an opening sentence that clearly defines the focus of the article, the band Tame Impala, and general information on wh makes up the band and what they have accomplished. All of the information in the Lead- such as who the band members are and the albums and shows they have created- is later elaborated later in the article.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * 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?

Content evaluation
Everything in the article relates to the band Tame Impala, and the parts that look at other artists make it clear how they are related to Tame Impala. The article also appears to be up-to-date, and at least mentions everything up to and including their most recent song releases from this year. It even mentions the expected release date of an upcoming album. The article seems thorough, and doesn't seem to include any irrelevant information.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * 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?

Tone and balance evaluation
While the article does include listings of awards that the band has won, it does not include any personal opinions, and refrains from being subjective. The article simply focuses on the facts of what the band is, whoo makes it up, their influences, and what they have done. These facts do not appear to be a deliberate effort to persuade people that this band is amazing, although these non-biased facts do speak for themselves.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * 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?
 * Check a few links. Do they work?

Sources and references evaluation
Every paragraph has many citations (99 in total) that back up the information in them primary and trust-worthy secondary sources. All of these sources also appear to come from current sources that were written around the same time that the events listed occurred. Lastly, all of the links appear too work!

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * 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?

Organization evaluation
The article is well-written, easy to read, and incorporates a lot of information- including quotes by band members- in a clear and concise way. The article also appears to be well-edited, for there aren't any obvious spelling and grammar mistakes and the sections are clearly reflective of the articles main points about Tame Impala.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * 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?

Images and media evaluation
The article included many images, all of which highlight the band members and their performing styles. The images are also captioned, and it is made clear where and when they were taken. Lastly, the images don't seem to be copyrighted, and they are laid out in a satisfying manner.

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 article can be found in three WikiProjects! It also seems like people want to make sure that this article adheres to Wikipedia's "biographies of living persons" policy, because the article does focus on living band members.

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 rated c-class, and therefore pretty reliable. It includes lots of clear citations, and is a great overview of this band, and I don't think it needs much improvement, although some of the information may need to be fact-checked a bit to make sure it adheres to all of Wikipedia's policies. Overall, a very thorough, objective and well-developed article!

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