User:Mylissa I/Evaluate an Article

Human Ecology
Human ecology

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I studied human Ecology last semester and quite enjoyed all the elements that go into it. As a person who doesn't enjoy science too much, Human Ecology truly interested me.

Evaluate the article
The lead section is quick and concise giving a brief but understandable explanation on the topic. The content the article contains appears to go over a variety of topics that are well within Human Ecology. It does not stray and all the sections cover the same, if not about the same, amount. One does not overtake the others. The tone does a good job at staying neutral and all the sections of information are very well balanced. Everything the articles states is very factual and does not hint at any bias. The article lists a wide range of sources and references to look at. The references differ between recent studies and older studies. Everything is sectioned out and well written corresponding to their respective points. The article contains two pictures representing certain points within the topic. Both are well captioned and adhere to the regulations set by Wikipedia. The first picture is in a questionable spot within the article however. I believe there could be better placement for it. There isn't much talk going on within this article though there are well documented edits and side notes. The article does a great job at summing down the large amounts of information though I do believe it may be leaving out some important information because of this. In the longterm the article summarizes the basics of all the points that are included in Human Ecology. It's well developed though I do believe it could go to contain a bit more information in it. I understand where the primary author is coming from, wanting to shorten the article. Many people would rather not read on and on an extremely large article about the impacts humans have made the their surrounding environment and what not but with this topic covering so many different points, it seems inevitable to have it be a bit lengthy.