User:HeatherMIlano/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: Array data type
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate.
 * I chose to evaluate this article because it is within my area of study (computer science) and I have always been interested in how different data types can be used together.

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 provides the reader with an accurate representation of what an array data type is and how it can be used. The lead briefly introduces the main ideas of the article including the history, how it is used, why it is important, and how it can be interpreted. All of the content in the lead is relevant to the article, yet it remains concise.

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?
 * Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps?
 * Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?

Content evaluation
The article's content is very relevant to the topic. The last time the article was updated was April 2020, however, it seems that the information is very up to date (as not much of the information has changed). The article has many parts to it, which cover all aspects of what an array is and how it can be used. While it explains its many uses, it also includes how arrays may vary between programming languages. There are no gaps within the article as it discusses all uses for arrays.

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
The article is very neutral, as it is difficult to have an opinion within something that is just fact. The article is very informational and provides no biases or opinions. The viewpoint is strictly neutral to discuss the way arrays are used in programming. There is no persuasion within the article, however, the positive points arrays bring could be seen as persuasion to use arrays in programming.

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?
 * 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?

Sources and references evaluation
Most of the facts within the article are backed up by many sources, all of which are reliable. Some topics of the article do not include any citations. Even though the sources are from a few decades ago, the information remains relevant. There are also external links which provide the reader with more information. The links in the article work and the sources are also diverse.

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 may seem somewhat confusing to readers who have no programming history. The language within the article is high-level, meaning readers would need to understand basic programming vocabulary and structure. The article is very well formatted with no errors and the structure makes logical sense for readers to find exactly what they're looking for.

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 includes A single photograph with no caption. However, this picture is in line with a paragraph that explains what is being depicted. The article has bits of code within it, however, these don't count as images. The single picture is helpful to understand the structure of an array, but it would be helpful if more pictures could be added.

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 talk page is almost empty. There was one note removed from the article that discussed elevators, which is clearly unrelated to the topic of array data types. The article is within the scope of WikiProject Computing. The article is rated Start-Class and Mid-Importance.

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
Overall, I believe the article is well informative, but could use some more work and contributions. It very strongly gets the point across about what an array is and how it can be used, but it could include examples and further information to take the article off surface-level thinking. Right now, I think it is pretty well developed, but could be improved with more sources and images.

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