User:Juwanm/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

 * Biodiversity in agriculture
 * The lead to this article is lacking, and consists of only 2 sentences that are opinionated. The statement also lacks evidence in the lead. The only other section to this article is a background section. It briefly covers several concepts in agricultural biodiversity, which could be expanded on. There is a mistake in citation, and all the sources seem to be outdated. The article lacks images, which can be included to enhance the content.
 * Sources
 * Agriculture and biodiversity: a review
 * Sources
 * Agriculture and biodiversity: a review

Option 2

 * Forest Soils
 * This article does not exist and is suggested as a missing article by wikipedia.
 * Forest Soils: Functions, Threats, Management
 * Forest Soils: Functions, Threats, Management
 * Forest Soils: Functions, Threats, Management

Option 3

 * Amethyst
 * This article lacks enough scientific content on the precious mineral. The article is more arts and history-heavy. Additionally, some of the scientific content is outdated and needs improvement. There is a lack of sufficient inline citations, and some images may be improved. The article lacks flow and is in need of direction.
 * Sources
 * Gem-Quality Amethyst from Rwanda: Optical and Microscopic Properties
 * Sources
 * Gem-Quality Amethyst from Rwanda: Optical and Microscopic Properties

Option 4

 * Agricultural biotechnology


 * The article topics cover a wide range of topics. However, the contents of each topic are very brief, almost only defining the terms. It can be improved by adding more detailed information beyond the definition. The page also lacks sufficient inline citations. In terms of media, images can be included to improve the article. for most of the topics, only one citation is used per topic. There could be a broader range of sources per topic to strengthen the article's quality.
 * Sources
 * Biotechnology and the Politics of Truth: From the Green Revolution to an Evergreen Revolution
 * Genetically modified crops: current status and future prospects
 * Genetically modified crops: current status and future prospects