User:Morganautumn07/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Polymerase chain reaction

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
(Briefly explain why you chose it, why it matters, and what your preliminary impression of it was.)

I chose this article because it is something I have learned a lot about in my core classes. I wanted to see what kind of information was put into the Wikipedia page. I really like the photos that are present when you open the page because it gives you a better understanding of what the article is talking about.

Evaluate the article

 * In the lead section there is an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes what a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is. There is also a brief description on the principles and procedures used for PCR which is later talked about in more detail. The lead doesn't include any unnecessary descriptions that isn't later present in the article. The lead seems to be concise, by explaining what PCR is used for, and what techniques are used for the procedure. This introduction does a good job of going from general to specific details.
 * All of the articles content is relevant to the topic of PCR, and has been kept up to date as it was last edited eight days ago 3/10/2024. I did not notice any content missing or that did not belong while reading through this article. This article topic does not deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps or relate to historically underrepresented populations or topics.
 * This article is written from a neutral point of view as there are no claims or viewpoints that appear biased towards a particular position.
 * There are 92 sources backing up the information provided in this article which are properly linked and formatted. The sources range in date as well as authors, many being from the last twenty years, I still think there can be even newer sources used about PCR.
 * The article is easy to read and is well-organized. It is sectioned off in many different ways making it even more concise and clear. There was no noticeable spelling or grammatical errors.
 * There are many images that adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations and include a well written caption that help the reader understand the article.
 * The talk page is still active and includes conversations about concepts that did not include explanation, captions under images, grammatic errors and much more. This level-4 vital article is rated B-class on Wikipedia's content assessment scale. It is of interest of Molecular Biology: Genetics/MCB, Smithsonian Institution Archives, and Medicine WikiProjects.
 * Overall the article is well written and formatted, containing easily understood explanations of the PCR. The article does a good job going from general to detailed, this gives the reader a better understanding of what is being discussed. I think the Wikipedia page can be updated with more recent sources and findings. The article does a great job explaining the applications of PCR however one I feel like is missing is COVID-19. In conclusion this article has been well developed and should continue to be worked on as new technologies and discoveries are made around PCR.