User:Meta02/Choose an Article

Article Selection
Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

Option 1

 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakeboarding
 * Article Evaluation:
 * Overall, this article is coherent and accurate and allows the reader to get a good grasp about Wakeboarding as a sport. Editors have done a good job at explaining the basics of the sport, its origins and some of the most famous or well known tricks which athletes perform. Additionally, the talk page seems to be active and shows that many people are interested about the sport and especially about learning (not necessarily about it, but rather learning how to actually practice it and ride). Although the article does provide a good insight to this watersport, it still lacks some use of sources and citations which could provide an added value to it. Adding quotes and phrases from iconic figures in this sport could be a nice idea to complement this article and make it more balanced and reliable. Additionally, some of its sections (such as the one talking about the tricks) are very short and vague. Adding relevant and backed up information in this kind of section will allow the article to become more complete and useful for the readers.
 * Sources:
 * http://www.wakeboarder.com/tricks/tricklist.phtml https://www.tutorialspoint.com/wakeboarding/wakeboarding_tricks.htm
 * Sources:
 * http://www.wakeboarder.com/tricks/tricklist.phtml https://www.tutorialspoint.com/wakeboarding/wakeboarding_tricks.htm
 * http://www.wakeboarder.com/tricks/tricklist.phtml https://www.tutorialspoint.com/wakeboarding/wakeboarding_tricks.htm
 * http://www.wakeboarder.com/tricks/tricklist.phtml https://www.tutorialspoint.com/wakeboarding/wakeboarding_tricks.htm

Option 2

 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_technology
 * Article Evaluation:
 * In general this article is very complete and talks about many of the most relevant and important topics within the FinTech industry. Citations and sources are accurate and provide a good balance regarding different points of view and examples which are helpful for readers in order to better understand the topic, the industry and its real world applications. Nevertheless, as the nature of this industry relies on technology advances, this article might seem outdated in some sections and some of the new technologies which have greatly affected and contributed to the fin-tech industry have not yet been deeply explained. Maybe adding a section which dives deeper into topics such as Cryptocurrencies, blockchain, NFTs, etc could be a great added value to this article, providing users with an updated view regarding the industry and its real life applications.
 * Sources:
 * https://fintechmagazine.com/crypto/how-crypto-reshaping-finance-and-world-large https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/research/bitcoin-blockchain-digital-finance
 * Sources:
 * https://fintechmagazine.com/crypto/how-crypto-reshaping-finance-and-world-large https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/research/bitcoin-blockchain-digital-finance
 * https://fintechmagazine.com/crypto/how-crypto-reshaping-finance-and-world-large https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/research/bitcoin-blockchain-digital-finance
 * https://fintechmagazine.com/crypto/how-crypto-reshaping-finance-and-world-large https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/research/bitcoin-blockchain-digital-finance

Option 3

 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_market_offering
 * Article Evaluation:
 * This article is very short and concise but at the same time is straightforward and accurate. Hence, it doesn't have enough content to justify any major sectional breakdowns. The article coherently explains the process of how a secondary market offering works and how this type of offering differs to other market offerings such as a follow-on-offering. Although the information is accurate and coherent, it is relatively vague and open ended. Readers who are not familiar with market offerings and the business ecosystem might find this article confusing. Although the authors did provide links to other key terms and important information, they could improve this article by diving deeper into the roots of a secondary market offering, the steps this process requires and the implications for all parties involved. Furthermore, the article's tone is neutral, making it good and reliable for a Wikipedia article. The authors are neither proposing nor leaning towards any point of view and there is no bias within the information provided. The article is very straightforward, and although in some times it might suggest a certain party does not benefit (eg“ The proceeds from the sale of the securities do not benefit the issuing company in any way”) This statement is not biased within context, as the authors are just providing accurate information and answering a common question many individuals might have.   Moving on towards media, the article contains no pictures, though for such a topic there may not be relevant pictures to include, anyway. In regards to references, the article does provide a good amount of links to other relevant articles, which provides the reader with different perspectives and a clear understanding about technical terminology. Nevertheless, the authors lack a full list of references and I will argue that their article should have more direct citation which will make it more reliable and trustworthy. Maybe even using examples of real life scenarios and cases where secondary market offerings have occurred, might be a good idea to show some proof and accurate citations.    The talk page of the article is very interesting as in this section the authors are actually bringing up some well known sources such as Investopedia and using real life cases such as one with Google, to prove certain points of view and provide more accuracy and detail to this topic. The main dispute, surrounding a distinction between follow-on vs. secondary offerings, and the merger of the related page, seems to have been resolved by adding a clause distinguishing the two types of offering. It's clear that there are knowledgeable people writing the article, however it must be said that more information would improve it significantly.
 * Sources:
 * https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/secondaryoffering.asp https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/deals/secondary-offering/
 * Sources:
 * https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/secondaryoffering.asp https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/deals/secondary-offering/
 * https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/secondaryoffering.asp https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/deals/secondary-offering/
 * https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/secondaryoffering.asp https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/deals/secondary-offering/

Option 4

 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_contract#Applications
 * Article Evaluation:
 * This article about smart contracts seems very interesting from an editor's point of view. The article has a lot of relevant information and seems to explain this innovative concept accurately. The talk page for this specific article is very extensive and active, which shows how interested the reader and the public is in this topic and all the opposing views and opinions which surround it. Smart contracts are indeed very new in the market and they have a huge power and potential to transform industries (including the legal industry which is very traditional and delicate). Since this topic lies in a blurry line and has many ideas and concepts which are yet not defined or totally standardized, I feel it can be very interesting to talk further about all the norms surrounding this topic, all the possible applications and all the ‘predictions’ which experts in the field are making. This will provide readers an article full of resources, backed up by reliable sources and which discuss all the blurry lines which the current article seems to avoid or quickly go over them.
 * Sources:
 * https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2020/12/how-smart-contracts-are-changing-legal-contracts/ https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/2019/12/11/smart-contracts-wont-displace-lawyers-but-they-will-require-a-smarter-approach/?slreturn=20220116125821
 * Sources:
 * https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2020/12/how-smart-contracts-are-changing-legal-contracts/ https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/2019/12/11/smart-contracts-wont-displace-lawyers-but-they-will-require-a-smarter-approach/?slreturn=20220116125821
 * https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2020/12/how-smart-contracts-are-changing-legal-contracts/ https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/2019/12/11/smart-contracts-wont-displace-lawyers-but-they-will-require-a-smarter-approach/?slreturn=20220116125821
 * https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2020/12/how-smart-contracts-are-changing-legal-contracts/ https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/2019/12/11/smart-contracts-wont-displace-lawyers-but-they-will-require-a-smarter-approach/?slreturn=20220116125821

Option 5

 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nubank
 * Article Evaluation:
 * This article talks about Nubank, a company founded in Brazil by the Colombian entrepreneur David Velez. The article mainly focuses on the story of this company, why and how it was founded and some minor details in terms of the products and services they offer. Nevertheless, this article could have a huge potential of improvement, as it is currently very short and does not encapsulate many of the most recent and updated events with this company. Nubank has grown exponentially over the past years, making an IPO in the New York Stock Exchange in late 2021 and becoming the most valuable startup in Latin America. This article can be edited by adding information about the most current events of Nubank, their expansion to new countries and their predictions for future growth. Sources from news articles, interviews and Investors can be used to show the progress of Nubank, their current position in the market and their upcoming future.
 * Sources:
 * https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/09/buffett-backed-nubank-rises-in-trading-on-the-nyse-in-blockbuster-ipo.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkauflin/2021/12/09/shares-of-digital-bank-nubank-rise-15-in-ipo-valuing-the-company-at-45-billion-and-minting-a-new-female-billionaire-cofounder/?sh=65d489084317  https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-09/brazil-s-nubank-jumps-in-debut-after-raising-2-6-billion-in-ipo
 * Sources:
 * https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/09/buffett-backed-nubank-rises-in-trading-on-the-nyse-in-blockbuster-ipo.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkauflin/2021/12/09/shares-of-digital-bank-nubank-rise-15-in-ipo-valuing-the-company-at-45-billion-and-minting-a-new-female-billionaire-cofounder/?sh=65d489084317  https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-09/brazil-s-nubank-jumps-in-debut-after-raising-2-6-billion-in-ipo
 * https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/09/buffett-backed-nubank-rises-in-trading-on-the-nyse-in-blockbuster-ipo.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkauflin/2021/12/09/shares-of-digital-bank-nubank-rise-15-in-ipo-valuing-the-company-at-45-billion-and-minting-a-new-female-billionaire-cofounder/?sh=65d489084317  https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-09/brazil-s-nubank-jumps-in-debut-after-raising-2-6-billion-in-ipo
 * https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/09/buffett-backed-nubank-rises-in-trading-on-the-nyse-in-blockbuster-ipo.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkauflin/2021/12/09/shares-of-digital-bank-nubank-rise-15-in-ipo-valuing-the-company-at-45-billion-and-minting-a-new-female-billionaire-cofounder/?sh=65d489084317  https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-09/brazil-s-nubank-jumps-in-debut-after-raising-2-6-billion-in-ipo