User:Melodia11/OLES2129

11/03/2020
Activity 1 - Quality and Importance Ratings in WikiProjects.

Article name: Conus stupella https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conus_stupella

This article is currently rated as a 'Stub-Class' article under the WikiProject Gastropod. Under this project it is rated as of a 'Low-importance'.

The article, first of all, has used the scientific name of the species as the article name rather than the general name 'Stupella cone.' Currently, it has four subheadings 'Description', 'Distribution', 'References', and 'External Links'. To raise the article to an A-class rating, more detail needs to be added under these headings for the completeness of information. Readers of this article at present, would likely need to outsource more information. For example, the 'Description' section has one line of information regarding the size of the shell. Additional information such as colouring, the shape of the cone, the strength and durability can be mentioned. The heading 'Distribution' only mentions where it is found. A map can be added, the climate where it lives in, the depth at which it occurs, and the type of substrate it is found on can be additionally included.

Other subheadings which would be of use for readers include the feeding habits of the sea snail.

Furthermore, the article only contains one reference; therefore, more evidence from a wide range of appropriate sources needs to be inserted to support claims as it's "stinging" ability and it's "predatory and venomous" nature. More research into the C. stupella would also be more beneficial for the length and substance of the article.

There are also issues with the style of writing. For example:

"... live ones should be handled carefully or not at all."

The negative connotation that arises from this statement could cause this article to be subject to neutrality issues.

Activity 2 - Citation Needed

Refer to - Parent–offspring conflict