User:Megwalton/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
The Growlers

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose this article because The Growlers are my favorite band and I'm a dedicated fan who knows an abundance of information about them. It matters because misinformation can spread and it can affect the members of the band in their day-to-day life. My preliminary impression of the article was that a lot of it was accurately written however I wanted to stress that a lot of the statements made were not entirely true.

Evaluate the article
The article's lead includes an introductory sentence that clearly and concisely describes the article's topic which is the history of the band. The article contains sections related to The Growler's history, music, as well as what the other succeeding members are endeavoring- music wise. The lead doesn't include information that is not present in the article, it is concise, detailed and straight to the point. The article's content is related to the topic and is up to date. There is no content that does not belong, although there is some missing information, such as the origin of the band name. The article does not deal with any equity gaps, and it doesn't address historically underrepresented populations or topics. The article is neutral, and doesn't contain any claims that appear heavily biased towards a particular position. There are some viewpoints that may be underrepresented such as the "allegations," there could be more added. The minority or fringe viewpoints are accurately described as such. The article does not attempt to persuade readers in favor of one position. All facts in the article are backed up by a reliable secondary information source. The sources are thorough and they reflect the available literature on the topic. The sources are current, as the last edit was January this year. The sources were non-biased and factual, containing no opinionated statements. There are no "peer-reviewed" sources available because it's just an autobiography of a band. The article is well-written and contains concise information that's clear and easy to read, and there are no grammatical or spelling errors. The article displays a couple photos pertaining to the band and its' topic- laid out in a visually appealing way. Images are also well captioned and adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations. There are conversations related to the band, mainly addressing the rumors about the allegations, Brooks, the singer, remains popular and loved as well as successful with his new music. The article is not visibly rated, but the overall status is accurate and up-to-date. The article's strengths include their start to demise information. The article can be improved by just simply adding more information, however it is well-developed.