User:Lucywalker4/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: Bachelor of Environmental Science
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate: As a biology major, different degrees I could obtain interest me.

Lead
The lead is has a great intro sentence and it overall concise, with material that fits the only other section. It is somewhat detailed, but does not include the kind of courses that need to be taken to obtain a bachelor's degree in environmental science.
 * Guiding questions
 * 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
The article is very short, but it is relevant to the topic. It does not deal with historical aspects of the topic, but includes a variety of links to where one could earn a bachelor's degree.
 * Guiding questions
 * 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
The tone of the article remains neutral and unbiased throughout. No viewpoints are really stated, just strictly facts.
 * Guiding questions
 * 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
All sources are fairly recent and up to date, and all facts are backed up by those sources. Because most links are to university information, many authors are used, and the history of each vary.
 * Guiding questions
 * 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
The article is easy to read with no grammatical/ spelling errors. The links and paragraphs are well organized; everything is easy to locate.
 * Guiding questions
 * 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
There are no images present on this site as any images would not really be relevant.
 * Guiding questions
 * 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
Conversation about a fact that is no completely true was discussed and another suggested the addition of three new links that has since been approved. It is apart of WikiProject Education, and has been rated 'start class' on the quality scale and 'low importance.' The way Wiki discusses a topic (editing wise) does not really differ from that in class. Everyone is respectful and contributes something they think could be improved, then it is reviewed and changed accordingly.
 * Guiding questions
 * 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
The article is somewhat underdeveloped as it only has a lead and one section, but it is clear and concise. I think adding some more info on HOW to earn a bachelor's degree or what careers are available in this area would be helpful, but it does provide most info on what a bachelor's degree in environmental science is.
 * Guiding questions
 * 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?

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