User:Jg1101/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: (link) Talk:Disney+
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate.
 * I have a general interest in streaming platforms. This topic goes well with our class in terms of using algorithms to make user recommendations.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * Yes, the article has a very good lead explaining exactly what it is (a streaming platform) owned and operated by the Walt Disney Company.
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * No, while it touches upon the various brands that the service includes, it fails to include other categories mentioned throughout the article.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * No
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * The lead is overall fairly concise, but includes some criticisms that can be claimed as bias or opinionated.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Yes, the content is relevant.
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * It is up to date as of November 2019 in terms of shows, but can updated more in terms of new or upcoming releases. It can slo include a section about dates and patches.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * Yes, I would include upcoming releases.
 * Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?
 * No it does not.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * Mostly, but as stated before criticisms are mentioned that can be misinterpreted.
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * No, nothing appears to be heavily biased.
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * No
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * After reading the "Reception" paragraph a user may infer that the service is heavily flawed.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Yes, however some sources are directly from Disney which may lead to complications.
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Yes
 * Are the sources current?
 * Yes, the service is only a year old.
 * Are the sources written by a diverse spectrum of authors? Do they include historically marginalized individuals where possible?
 * Yes
 * Check a few links. Do they work?
 * Yes

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Yes, the organization increases readability.
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * Yes, minor grammar errors.
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?
 * Yes, but can include more sub sections.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * No, more should be included.
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * No
 * 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?
 * People have brought up including different geographical issues with the article.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * The article is in the "C" class which means editing is needed.
 * No is not part of any Wiki projects.
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * Disney + utilizes algorithms.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * The article is in good shape but needs some organization and left out some key details.
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * The article is very readable and contains minimal grammar mistakes.
 * How can the article be improved?
 * The creator should adhere to the suggestions in the talk box. Some of the main ideas can be broken into further sub categories.
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * It is somewhat developed.

Optional activity

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