User:Mmdac08/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: (Chirality (chemistry))
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate
 * This article was of interest because I have a general understanding of chirality, which may help me better evaluate the presentation of the article's content.

Lead

 * 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?

Lead evaluation
The article starts off with a definition of chirality in chemistry as well as provides links for key terms that may not be familiar to a reader without any background in chemistry. It consists of a brief section summarizing the main concepts in understanding chirality and it's use in chemistry. All the information introduced in the lead was further expanded on later in the article. Overall, the lead was clear and concise, providing a brief yet detailed summary of the important concepts behind chirality.

Content

 * 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?

Content evaluation
The content of the article is centered around chirality in chemistry. A brief history of how the concept came about is provided, informing the readers of the scientists responsible for introducing chirality. The concepts demonstrated through their findings are still supported and useful in chemistry today.

Tone and Balance

 * 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?

Tone and balance evaluation
The overall tones of the article are neutral, formal, and informative. The author discusses chirality based on empirical findings.

Sources and References

 * 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?

Sources and references evaluation
The author(s) cited references when introducing concepts. The resources vary in dating; there are sources dated as early as 1959 and sources dated as recent as 2010. This article is limited in the number of recent sources, but this may be because chirality is already a thoroughly proven and well-accepted concept in chemistry.

Organization

 * 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?

Organization evaluation
The author(s) organized the ideas clearly and concisely with smooth transitions. However, the history section should have been placed a bit earlier in the article to help readers better understand the original derivations of chirality in chemistry.

Images and Media

 * 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?

Images and media evaluation
The images included in the article are relevant and well-captioned. For example, the image showing the chirality of enantiomers using hands helps the reader further understand the non-superimposable nature of enantiomers. Additionally, the table demonstrating the relation between symmetry and chirality is also a useful and crucial visual-aid.

Checking the talk page

 * 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?

Talk page evaluation
The article is a part of the Wikiproject Chemistry, and is rated as a C-class on the quality scale and top-importance on the importance scale. There is a continuous constructive exchange on the talk page, where other author(s) have asked questions and made suggestions to make the article more clear, informative and credible.

Overall impressions

 * 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?

Overall evaluation
The article had an informative and objective nature that allowed for its content to be centered on chirality concepts. It had a fair presentation of ideas through content organization and visual aids. Additionally, it has a substantial number of sources that readers are directed to for more information. However, more information on the history and early experiments involving chirality would help the reader gain a deeper understanding of chirality.

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