User:Lhorne2024/Evaluate an Article

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Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico

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Lead Section:

The first sentence provides a brief introduction to how the party was started, but it doesn' summarize the main aspects of the party into one sentence like it could so maybe that could be the changed. The first paragraph afterwards is very concise, yet provides enough information to give a brief history of the party from it's start to its finish for those who are just trying to get a brief overview of the party

Content:

All of the content is up-to-date and relevant to the topic at hand. There are places in the article that indicate citations are needed so those could be filled. The content is pretty balanced. There is no information on the party since 2014, so more research could be done on the state of the party today in 2021. There is no date for when the party ceased to exist so this leaves me to believe they are still in operation. There is also little to no information on the party's political ideology which is a glaring omission from a post about a political party.

Tone and Balance:

The post is mostly written from a fair and balanced point of view. There are a few instances of words used like "finally" or "strikingly" which are probably descriptive and opinionated words unnecessary for this article. Since this article is of a nationalistic party I was sure to make sure the article did not give off the impression of supporting or persuading readers to join the party or support it in any way. I felt the author was careful not to sway the readers in any direction.

Sources and Reference:

There are spaces where citations are needed for some of the claims in the article. Overall, the article is heavily sourced and these source links work. Sources are also pretty varied between primary and secondary

Organization and Writing Quality:

The article is concise, easy to read, and accessible. The content is organized well and easy to follow. It is in chronological order.

Images and Media:

Images are very good and aid the information of the text. Also are properly cited and referenced. The article also includes audio clippings of speeches that are a nice addition.

Overall Impression:

Strengths - This article is well-sourced and referenced, the Images and Media really help the content, and it is well organized and easy to read. it is accessible to anyone in the public.

Weaknesses - An extra section of content can be added to this article about the political standings and beliefs of the party. As this is an article about a political party. I believe we should not have to piece together their beliefs from just detailing their history and actions. It should be more straightforward and more easily accessed. Also there is some emotional and unnecessary words in the article that could be taken out.

Great analysis Liam. If you wanted this to be your topic, there is lots of room to manuever.