User:KaySkylark99/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: Ahmadiyya Caliphate
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate.
 * Because it is about an Islamicate caliphate.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * Yes
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * Yes
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * I don't think so.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * It's pretty detailed.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Yes.
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Yes.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * I don't think so.
 * Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?
 * I'm not sure. If Islam counts, then yes.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * No, neutrality is disputed because of the use of the phrase "Ahmadi Muslims" to refer to only one faction.
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * Possibly towards the Lahore Party, because of the use of "Ahmadi Muslims" only when discussing them.
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * It seems to acknowledge viewpoints about both the validity of the beliefs, but also those who disagree.
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * I don't think so.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * It cites quite a few sources.
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * In the Talk page, it claims that one of the sources isn't reliable. I think it uses a variety of sources, but I'm not familiar enough with the subject to know if these are the most thorough sources.
 * Are the sources current?
 * I think so.
 * Are the sources written by a diverse spectrum of authors? Do they include historically marginalized individuals where possible?
 * I'm not sure about the historically marginalized people, but
 * 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?
 * It is definitely clear to read.
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * Nothing obvious that I could find.
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?
 * Yes.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * A few.
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * Yes
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * Apparently its contested in the Talk page.
 * 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?
 * Some debate about the use of terms, the fair use of an image, and what sources are reliable.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * It is C-class, and in WikiProject Islam.
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * I don't think we talked about this specific caliphate in class.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * It seems like it's a good start, but needs to be expanded and more neutral.
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * It discusses the caliphate's founding very thoroughly.
 * How can the article be improved?
 * It needs additional details and to be more neutral.
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * It's well-developed in its structure.

Optional activity

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