User:Libby732/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:
 * End-of-life care
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate:
 * As a CNA I have seen many patients who require end of life care so I wanted to explore this topic more.

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?
 * It does not clearly state the major topics, but talks about other things to consider during end-of-life care.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * Yes, it talks about the many different considerations surrounding end-of-life-care but does not elaborate on them in the article.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * It is not overly detailed but contains facts that does not tie in. Could use a rewrite to bring facts together as well as mention more about the contents of the article.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Yes
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * The sources cited range from 10 -20 years old, it might require a more in depth look to see whether topics could use an update.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * The contents seem relevant to the article. I would suggest elaborating on the integrated care pathway section. (more information)
 * also elaborating on spiritual care at the end of life (more information)
 * Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?
 * no

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * yes
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * no
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * no
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * no

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Most of the facts contain references
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * yes
 * Are the sources current?
 * Some seem outdated (10- 20 years)
 * Are the sources written by a diverse spectrum of authors? Do they include historically marginalized individuals where possible?
 * The sources seem diverse globally, for example includes studies from the UK and Australia
 * 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?
 * The contents are well structured, the intro could use a rewrite to make it more focused and tied into the contents.
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * no
 * 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?
 * no
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * does not apply
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * does not apply
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
 * does not apply

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * Suggestions on the talk page include adding more information about "the right to die", risk factors for depressions and early death, care options for end of life care (palliative care, hospice...)
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * C-class, high importance, within the scope of wikiproject nursing and medicine.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What are the article's strengths?
 * I feel like the most important information on this article comes from the first and second topics in the contents page.
 * How can the article be improved?
 * Some areas need to be expanded on. the introduction needs editing.
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * I think it is alright but could use more information.

Optional activity

 * Choose at least 1 question relevant to the article you're evaluating and leave your evaluation on the article's Talk page. Be sure to sign your feedback

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 * Link to feedback: Talk:End-of-life care