User:JazzyPaddle/Choose an Article

Article Selection
Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

Option 1

 * Article title
 * -Politics in education


 * Article Evaluation
 * -Neutral in tone
 * -Lacks specific examples to back up definitions/information
 * -Needs up to date sources as many are obsolete
 * -Needs perspectives from different sources
 * -Concise and straightforward
 * -Can use some visuals
 * -Can talk about politics across the globe


 * Sources
 * https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/education-political-neutrality-classroom-shortchanges-students
 * https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2019/04/05/why-have-education-politics-gone-national.html
 * https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2012/04/politics-and-education-dont-mix/256303/

Option 2

 * Article title
 * Genome informatics


 * Article Evaluation
 * -Brief description of genome informatics
 * -Gives a brief overview of its uses, but does not divulge into much details
 * -How does it read DNA? How does it predict protein sequences
 * -What are its current practical uses?
 * -How is it deeply rooted in math?
 * -Article has a neutral tone
 * -It is straightforward and concise
 * -It has two independent sources, but can use more
 * ADD VISUALS!
 * Sources
 * https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1237016/
 * https://coursesandconferences.wellcomegenomecampus.org/our-events/genome-informatics-2020/

Option 3

 * Article title
 * Sustainability studies


 * Article Evaluation
 * -Has subheadings and categories
 * -Is concise and straightforward
 * -Presents information in an organized manner
 * -Has some strong points, but it can use elaboration
 * -Presents a subjective tone (This shift towards environmental protection demands for a workforce that is more heavily dedicated to studying sustainable development)
 * -Wording can feel persuasive and needs to be neutral/formal
 * -Can use more factual information/visuals such as diagrams and images


 * Sources
 * https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/sustainability/our-insights
 * https://www.pnas.org/content/117/16/8683

Option 4

 * Article title
 * Utopian studies


 * Article Evaluation
 * -Clear cut definition of Utopian studies, but does not expand upon the varying forms in this field of study.
 * -Contributers to this field are listed, but they aren't described
 * -There's a bulleted list of the major contributionary works in this field, but it is not elaborated.
 * -Very poor organization and presentation of information
 * -Can be well thought out if topics are elaborated upon
 * -Can add visuals and describe notable works of the individuals who contributed to this field
 * Can use updated sources


 * Sources
 * https://utopian-studies.org
 * https://www.depauw.edu/sfs/backissues/107/fitting107.htm

Option 5

 * Article title
 * Textual scholarship


 * Article Evaluation
 * -Can elaborate on the definition
 * -Can enhance and modify the introductory paragraph
 * -Can include a section on history, notable textual scholars, and the development of writing practices and printing technology
 * -Advances in grammar editing softwares and its impact on textual studies (harm or benefit)
 * -It is very concise and easy to comprehend
 * -There are opportunities to elaborate on the briefly explained topics and just broaden understanding of the talking points that are already there
 * -Many topics are introduced and its a good place to go off from there
 * I will critically analyze other sources that can expand upon the existing topics
 * -Can benefit from visuals


 * Sources
 * https://libguides.luc.edu/c.php?g=855909&p=6159882
 * http://evangelicaltextualcriticism.blogspot.com/2015/10/pioneers-of-trade-famous-text-critical.html