User:Jarango22/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: Turmeric
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate.
 * I have chosen to evaluate this article on Turmeric because natural supplements have less federal oversight than prescription medications. As a health professional student, I would like to evaluate the information presented on the platform which can be freely accessed by potential consumers seeking more information about this supplement.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * The introductory sentence provides a concise definition of the topic.
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * The Lead provides a general overview of the topic including the history, botanical description, different uses, and alludes to the lack of clinical evidence for its use.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * No, the Lead does not deviate from the information presented in the other sections.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * The Lead while concise provides sufficient details to allow the reader to better understand the topic.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Yes, the article's content is relevant to the topic as it provides a comprehensive overview of the topic. It address the history of the topic while also briefly addressing the medical research of the topic.
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Some of the references included in the article are out of date extending back to mid-2000s. However, there are also more up to date references that span the last couple of years.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * While there is no content that does not belong. There are sections that would benefit from additional citations and references to help strengthen the content of the article.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * Overall, the article provides a neutral viewpoint. As a reader, I am not swayed in one direction.
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * As I read through the article, I did not pick up on claims that appeared heavily biased toward a particular position.
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * The article provides detailed information about the history, traditional uses as well as culinary uses. Due to the history of the topic, Asian culture including South Asian and Middle Eastern culture are very represented in the article.
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * No, the article is not persuasive to the reader.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Not all facts in the article are referenced to a reliable secondary source of information. It is one of the recommendations to improve the article.
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Yes, there are a variety of sources referenced ranging from medicinal chemistry journals to NIH sources.
 * Are the sources current?
 * It is divided. Some of the resources are current while others are not.
 * Check a few links. Do they work?
 * Yes, the links work.

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Yes, the article is clear and concise.
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * Overall, the article does not have glaring spelling or grammatical errors.
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?
 * Yes the article is broken down into sections that reflect the different points of the topic.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * Yes, the article includes images which is useful particularly for this topic since it is incorporated into culinary use and important to see images of what it looks like.
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * For the most part the images are well-captioned. There are a couple of images are bare bones and would recommend including more context for the image.
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * To my knowledge, yes.
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
 * Yes, they are laid out in a visually appealing way.

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * One of the more recent comment challenges the evidence for a certain health effect of the topic and makes the case that there is insufficient evidence to make said statement,
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * The article is rated C-class and is part of various WikiProjects some of which indicate it is also of high-importance.
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * In class, we did not discuss much of the history and culture that is associated with this topic. In class, we had access to natural medicine database that provided more details in terms of medical research finding compared to the broad and vague implications discussed in the article.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * Overall, the article has well-developed sections with a clear and concise tone that makes it easy to read. However, there are edits to improve the article.
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * The strengths of the article include the depth and detail of the history and culture of the topic. It has a high-level of detail with certain sections that makes it a promising article.
 * How can the article be improved?
 * First, the culinary section requires additional citations and references from reliable sources. Second, throughout the article there are places that state facts with no citation. Third, the medical research section can be expanded to indicate the nuances of the available data.
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * Overall, there are sections of the article that are well-developed. In contrast, there are sections of the article that would benefit from addition of citations and a more in-depth discussion for the section of medical research.

Optional activity

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