User:Kathleen C Sims/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Stardew Valley

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
Stardew Valley is one of my favorite comfort games and I find a lot of joy learning more about it

Evaluation Questions
Lead:

''A good lead section define defines the topic and provides a concise overview. A reader who just wants to identify the topic can read the first sentence. A reader who wants a very brief overview of the most important things about it can read the first paragraph. A reader who wants a quick overview can read the whole lead section.''

Questions about Lead:
1.      Does the lead include an introduction sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article’s topic?

I believe the lead provides an introduction sentence that does a good job at explaining what Stardew Valley is at a fundamental level.

2.     Does the lead include a brief description of the article’s major sections?

The lead does not include a brief description of the article’s major sections.

3.     Does the lead include information that is not present in the article? (It shouldn’t)

The lead does not include information not already present in the article.

4.     Is the lead concise, or is it overly detailed?

I personally believe the lead is clear and concise.

Content:

A good Wikipedia article should cover all the important aspects of a topic without putting too much weight on one part while neglecting another.

Questions about Content:
1.      Is the article’s content relevant to the topic?

I believe so, all content relates to the gameplay, development, and public  reception of the game.

2.     Is the content up to date?

Yes actually, most of the content collected has been stable in the sense that it hasn’t changed. Information that needed to be changed or altered to be more up-to date was so.

3.     Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?

I don’t believe there is any missing information, the only exception I have would be a more in depth analysis of the gameplay but as an overview of the game, what is written does a great job at explaining what to expect.

4.     Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia‘s equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?

No, don’t believe this aeticle deals with Wikipedia’s equity gaps.

Tone and Balance:

Wikipedia articles should be written from a neutral point of view; if there are substantial differences of interpretation or controversies among published, reliable sources, those views should be described as fairly as possible.

Questions about Tone and Balance:
1.      Is the article neutral?

I believe the article is completely neutral.

2.     Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?

I believe this article is neutral and unbiased towards any position.

3.     Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented or underrepresented?

I believe there are no particular viewpoints about this topic.

4.     Are minority or fringe viewpoints accurately described as such?

I believe there are no particular viewpoints about this topic.

5.     Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?

I believe this article does not persuade the reader in anyway, it simply informs the reader about the topic’s gameplay, statistical values, and origins.

Sources and References:

A Wikipedia article should be based on the best sources available for the topic at hand when possible, this means academic and peer reviewed publications or scholarly books.

Questions about Sources and References:
1.      Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?

I believe so, most of the sources are online blog posts posted by reputable gaming sites.

2.     Are the sources thorough – i.e., do they reflect the available literature on the topic?

I believe so, the sources reflect everything there is to know about Stardew Valley.

3.     Are the sources current?

Yes, most sources are current with the most out-of-date one being published in the last 10 years (2016).

4.     Are the sources written by a diverse spectrum of authors?

Some of the sources are written from a very nonbiased point of view, providing information on reception or game development. However, the majority of the sources from blog posts only paint Stardew Valley in a positive light (Not that it’s a bad game or anything, its all just overwhelmingly positive).

5.     Do they include historically marginalized individuals where possible?

There are no historically marginalized individuals.

6.     Are there better sources available such as peer reviewed articles in place of news coverage or random websites? (You may need to do some digging to answer this.)

I couldn’t find any peer reviewed articles on Stardew Valley as it’s a recently developed Indie game.

7.     Check a few links. Do they work?

Yes, the links do work.

Organization and Writing Quality:

The writing should be clear and professional; the content should be organized sensibly into sections.

Questions for Organization and Writing Quality
1.      Is the article well written – i.e. is it concise, clear, and easy-to-read?

I believe this article is very clear and concise and easy-to-read.

2.     Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?

This article does not have any grammatical nor spelling errors.

3.     Is the article well-organized – i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?

I believe the article is well broken down into sections that best reflect the major points of the topic.

Questions about Images and Media
1.      Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?

Yes, all images enhance the readers ability to understand the games overview.

2.     Are images well captioned?

Yes, the captions under the images well represent the image shown.

3.     Do all images adhere to Wikipedia ‘s copyright regulations?

Yes, all images adhere to Wikipedia’s copyright regulations.

4.     Are the images laid out in a visually-appealing way?

Yes, visually-pleasing images are placed next to their corresponding sections, making it easy to read and understand.

Talk Page Discussion:

The article’s Talk Page - and any discussions among other Wikipedia editors that have been taking place there - can be a useful window into the state of an article, and might help you focus on important aspects that you didn’t think of.

Questions for Talk Page Discussion:
1.      What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?

Conversations talk about which images should be used, whether or not social media posts from the game creator can be used as reliable information and fixing of date inconsistencies (DMY or MDY).

2.     How is the article rated?

The article is rated B-Class.

3.     Is it a part of any wiki projects?

Yes, this topic is part of the WikiProject Video Games.

Questions for Overall Impressions:
1.      What is the article ‘s overall status?

I believe this article is very well written and easy to read and understand.

2.     What are the article’s strengths?

Some of this articles strengths include: Current and up-to-date sources and information as well as neturality.

3.     How can the article be improved?

One way this article can be improved is by providing a wider range of sources, including some that may not see Stardew Valley that positively.

4.     How would you assess the articles completeness – i.e. is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?

I believe the article is well-developed.

Examples of good feedback:
A good article evaluation can take a number of forms; the most essential things are to clearly identify the biggest shortcomings and provide specific guidance on how the article can be improved.