User:Kiahnadenae/Evaluate an Article

Evaluate an article

 * Strain Theory: Strain theory (sociology)
 * For my assignment, I chose to evaluate the article Strain theory (sociology), because crime is a growing problem in some communities across the world. In hopes of reducing crime, Robert Agnew , General strain theory (GST) suggests the reason individuals commit crime is due to strains/stressors.

Lead

 * The lead portion of the article opens strongly, with the definition of the strain theory and other authors that have work to improve or critique the strain theory . It does give the reader a gleams of what the article will talk about.
 * The Lead introduction could have been a bit stronger or intriguing, by providing further information about the topic.
 * The Lead was not overly detailed.

Content

 * The topic is well researched and resourced by plenty of past and recent reviews, although the sources are unknown. Many resources are current within six years of the current date.
 * The content represents a form of a timeline, introducing the strain theory by Émile Durkheim and then other theorist who have work to improve the theory over the years, like Robert Agnew.
 * Although the ideology changes many theories take more of an adverse perspective in hopes of positive reduction of crime, this topic is still ongoing and may continue to be improved.

Tone and Balance

 * The tone of the article is neutral and does not attempt to persuade readers to be either for or against the strain theories or its theorist. it simply presents the information researched and relays it to readers.
 * One of the strengths of the article was its structure and balance. The article was balanced and even displayed criticism and studies following the strain theory.

Sources and References

 * Although, the reference and sources are relevant to the topic, the sources are unknown and raise a flag at the top of the page.
 * Links within the article work do work and are current.

Organization

 * The article is well organized and structured.
 * The article is well organized and structured.
 * The article flows well and hit major points mentioned in the content
 * Although it flows well there are some grammatical errors.

Images and Media

 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic? The article does include a a chart titled Criminology and Penology, within the cart is a picture and list of theories.
 * The imaged shown is of HM Prison Pentonville in 1840. The picture and chart are simple, allow readers to obtain further information regarding the topic but is not distracting.
 * Yes, the image displayed does adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations

Checking the talk page

 * There has not been any recent talk behind the scenes, the last talk suggested more wikified link could have been and was out of the norm.
 * This article is rated Start-Class on the project's quality scale[10] and is a part of the WikiProject Sociology[11].
 * Wikipedia is the voice and opinions of many people which allows me to see how others can be neutral while still providing new or relevant information.

Overall impressions.

 * Overall, the article was good and provided the idea of many theorists who have developed on the strain theory. The article is well developed in structure and organization. It shows good research with up to date and current links.
 * More resources could have been used to further explore Robert Agnew idea of reducing crime through social control programs. There is also a flag on the page because it has insufficient inline citations.