User:Lexi17453/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.


 * Blue Wall Of Silence: Blue Wall Of Silence
 * I've chose this article because it somewhat touches on topics from class readings. It is about police code of silence, meaning they do not snitch on each other.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * Yes it does.
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * Yes is does.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * Yes, there are links.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * No it is not.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Yes it is.
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Yes it is.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * No there is not.
 * Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?
 * No it doesn't.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * Yes it is.
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * No.
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * I do not think so.
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * No it does not.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Some are more reliable than others in my opinion.
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Yes, I think so.
 * Are the sources current?
 * Most of them are. Some are a little dated.
 * 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 they do.

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Yes, I just wish there was a little more to each part.
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * Not that I found
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?
 * Yes it is.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * No
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * There are none
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * There are none
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
 * There are none

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * I am not sure.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * I found it from a link on WikiProjects, but I did not find the rating.
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * We have not discussed the code of silence within police. We have talked mostly about the abolishment of police.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * I'd rate it as a decent article. It has the information and sources, and it is up to date.
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * It is a neutral article and is informative on the topic.
 * How can the article be improved?
 * I think it needs more information. Although it's good and informative, it just seems a bit lackluster.
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * I'd say it is well-developed.

Optional activity

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