User:Nathalieslebreton/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Mold

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 relates to our class and I have mold growing in my apartment due to a leak. I would like to further educate myself about mold in order to properly address the situation. My preliminary impression of the article was that it was too complex for the nonscientific community and it does not define all relevant terminology.

Evaluate the article
The lead includes a concise introductory sentence that states the article's topic. Although the lead includes a table of contents, it does not include a brief description of the article's major sections. A description of the article's major sections would inform readers of what's to come. Additionally, I believe the lead is too detailed and some of the information should be reserved for later in the article.

The article's content is relevant to the topic, and all of the information in the article appears to be up to date. The page was last edited on July 15th, 2022. The article provides a detailed overview of mold.

The article appears neutral and fact based. The article does not seem to have an agenda or attempt to persuade the reader about any particular points. Given the topic of the article, there are not many controversial points that can be made throughout the article.

The article boasts an impressive list of references. The article references reputable sources such as university publications, textbooks, and peer-reviewed articles. The references' have different dates of publication ranging from 1981-2020, but only two of the references were created prior to 2000. The sources cover a wide range of information related to mold and they come from authors with a variety of backgrounds.

The article is very well-written.

The author strategically uses eye catching images and time lapses to enhance the quality of the article. The images not only capture the readers' attention but they provide readers with additional insight into mold. The pictures and their helpful captions allow readers to better understand and visualize concepts explained in the article. However, the authors could format the pictures in a more thoughtful way.

Overall, this is a well-written, informative article. I have very little critiques to provide. However, at times the article uses scientific terminology without defining the terms. Additionally, the article provides too much detail on certain topics.