User:Invertebratesarespineless/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: Jellyfish
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate.
 * I chose this article due to it being directly related to what my class is focused on: invertebrates.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * Yes
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * There are 7 main sections and the lead describes each of them.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * All information in the lead is present in the article
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * The lead is 3 paragraphs but does not over explain anything. It is concise.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Yes, each paragraph is directly relevant to the topic at hand and does not go into any other categories.
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Yes the last edits were made in December of 2019 and it appears to be constantly updated by users.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * All content is relevant and nothing important is missing.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * Yes, even when discussing human impact it does not state opinions or favor any side
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * No
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * When discussing mechanical issues it is very brief and focuses on how jellyfish can harm ships, equipment, etc.
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * No, it does not.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Yes
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Yes
 * Are the sources current?
 * Yes there are sources as current as 2018 and 2019
 * Check a few links. Do they work?
 * All the links I checked worked

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Yes
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * Not from what I have seen
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?
 * Yes

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * The article includes graphs, diagrams, and other types of media to illustrate the meaning of the topics
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * Yes
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * Yes
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
 * Yes

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * They are discussing ways to improve the articles for the readers. For example, they ask among themselves why the readers are looking at the page in the first place and what information is the reader likely looking for. They also discuss some of the phylogenetic trees and question whether it is useful for readers.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * It is rated as a GA class (good article) and is related to several Wiki Projects
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * It actually feels very close to what we have discussed in class. There are a lot of contributers on it though, more then I was expecting.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * It is a work in progress but is on its way to receive an even better rating based on the community talks and active members.
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * The article delves into the most important aspects of jellyfish (habitat, reproduction, anatomy....) without going into too much or too little detail. It is perfect for someone wanting to begin learning about jellyfish.
 * How can the article be improved?
 * Some of the sections are slightly brief and more information could be added (example: predation)
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * It is well developed

Optional activity

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