User:Jaschale/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
(African-American Muslims)

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
Some of my friends have recently converted to Islam. I knew there was a rich history of activism and Islam in the black community(which was one of the reasons they converted), so I wanted to explore the roots of Islam in the black community further.

Evaluate the article
Lead Section:

The lead section begins with a concise introductory sentence that clearly defines the article's topic: "African-American Muslims." It provides a brief description of the article's major sections, giving readers an overview of what to expect. Importantly, the lead does not include information that is not present in the article, maintaining its focus and relevance. The lead section is concise and well-structured, making it easy for readers to quickly understand the topic and navigate the article.

Content:

The article's content is relevant to the topic of African-American Muslims. It provides an informative overview of the subject matter, including its historical context and notable figures. However, it appears to lack a section discussing the current state and issues faced by African-American Muslims, which could enhance the comprehensiveness of the article. There is no indication of the content's up-to-dateness, making it challenging to determine if the information is current. The article largely focuses on historical aspects, and the inclusion of contemporary information would improve its balance.The article does address topics related to historically underrepresented populations, fulfilling Wikipedia's equity gap criteria by shedding light on African-American Muslims' history and contributions.

Tone and Balance:

The article appears to maintain a neutral tone throughout, providing information without apparent bias. However, it's advisable to continuously monitor the article for potential bias, especially considering the sensitivity of the topic. The viewpoints presented seem balanced, though some aspects of African-American Muslim life today are underrepresented. The article refrains from trying to persuade the reader in favor of any particular position, which aligns with Wikipedia's guidelines.

Sources and References:

The article cites sources to support the information presented. The quality of these sources could be improved by including more academic and peer-reviewed publications, enhancing the article's reliability. Some of the sources might require updates to ensure that they are current. Some of the links are outdated and no longer work.

Organization and Writing Quality:

The article is well-written, presenting information concisely and clearly. It is easy to read and navigate. There are very few grammatical/spelling errors. The article is well-organized and broken down into sections that align with the major points of the topic.

Images and Media:

The article includes images that reflect the section they are in. These images are well-captioned and appear to adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations. However, all of the pictures (with the exception of one) are of celebrities who are African American muslims. It would be nice to see more pictures of day to day African muslims or a mosque.

Talk Page Discussion:

There is  a critique of the article in the talk page. It includes user inquiries about adding content related to discrimination faced by African-American Muslims, the lack of historical information before the 20th century, and the inclusion of naturalized citizens like Ilhan Omar as African-Americans. These are all really good points that I think the author should address more within his article.

Overall Impressions:

The article is informative and well-structured. It also provides valuable insights into the history of African-American Muslims that I previously did not know about. However, it would benefit from updates to include more recent information. The quality of the sources could be improved by incorporating academic and peer-reviewed publications, and by updating the links that no longer work. In conclusion, the article serves as a valuable resource on its subject matter but the author should implement changes to enhance its reliability and show a more comprehensive view on the subject.