User:Lobularia/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.


 * LGBT themes in American mainstream comics: LGBT themes in American mainstream comics
 * I chose this article because the production and distribution of comics and graphic novels has always been something I was interested in, as a form of visual storytelling that depicts all forms of life.

Lead

 * Guiding questions
 * Yes, the article's topic is described by the Lead about the lack of representation of the LGBTQ community in comic strips, especially the two most popular comic publications, DC and Marvel.
 * The Lead does include a brief description of the articles major time stamps of LGBTQ representation in comics and in DC and Marvel.
 * The Lead does not include information that is not present in the article.
 * The Lead is concise and straight to the point without have too many details.


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?

Content

 * Guiding questions
 * The article's content is relevant to the topic of representation of the LGBT community in major comic publications.
 * The article's content is up-to-date as of August 28, 2020.
 * There is no content that does not belong in this article.
 * Yes, this article discusses the lack and detrimental representation of the underrepresented LGBTQ community in visual story-telling comic strips that are mostly accessible to the younger population.


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions
 * This article is fairly neutral in that not biases are expressed.
 * There are no claims that appear heavily biased towards a particular position.
 * There are no viewpoints that are overrepresented or underrepresented.
 * The article does not attempt to persuade the reader towards on side or another, and instead only presents facts in order for the reader to come up with their own opinions.


 * Is the article neutral?
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions
 * All facts in the article are backed up by reliable secondary sources of information.
 * The sources reflect the available literature of the topic through creator interviews and other similar sources.
 * The sources are somewhat current, ranging from 1991 to 2016.
 * The sources are written by different authors using different formats for review facts and expressing opinions about important comic creators and writers.
 * The links used in the reference page do work.


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Are the sources current?
 * Are the sources written by a diverse spectrum of authors? Do they include historically marginalized individuals where possible?
 * Check a few links. Do they work?

Organization

 * Guiding questions
 * The article is clear, concise, and easy to read regardless of the many references and comic book issues.
 * The article does not have any grammatical or spelling errors.
 * The article is organized in a cohesive and well-organized manner that is easy for the reader to follow along.


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions
 * The article does not include any visual aids or images on the topic.


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions
 * There are some discussions about the topic of LGBTQ provides insight on the creators and their representation the media.


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions
 * The articles strengths are the amount of secondary sources and resources provided to the reader.
 * The article could be improved by including visual representation of the content of comic strips that are being discussed in the article.
 * The article is well-developed, well-prepared, and goes straight to the point rather than beat-around-the-bushes about controversial topic surrounding the issue of LGBTQ representation.


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * How can the article be improved?
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?

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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