User:Nicklamb73/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Chicana art

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose this article because it directly correlates with the subject matter that I am learning within my Chicana art history course. It is an extremely important topic because it relates to a culturally significant art style as well as is utilized to empower Chicana women, make commentary on male dominated society and how it pervades in other cultures (it is not just a problem within America, but also the community of Chicana/o/x community) My initial impression of this article was that it is thoroughly well-written, contains sufficient information, and is still relevant. (Briefly explain why you chose it, why it matters, and what your preliminary impression of it was.)

Evaluate the article
The Wiki article I selected pretty much follows all the points laid out in the evaluation rubric above. The lead section clearly and concisely gives an overview of the topic, citing sources while giving links to topics that have their own Wikipedia page. In terms of the general content within the article, this page makes great use of relevant info, up to date info, while not missing any aspects of the movement and definitely does not contain any aspects of the equity gap within the Wikipedia. In regards to the tone and balance of the page, the information is seemingly conveyed in a neutral tone, while not mentioning biased viewpoints or persuasive tactics. The sources and references in this piece make great use of academic articles, interviews with Chicana artists, as well as books/magazine/newspaper articles that use information from primary sources. The organization and writing quality of the article are amazing, while also utilizing images that increase understandings of the information conveyed such as paintings and artwork from Chicana artists. In regards to this Wikipedia's talk page, there are not many conversations happening, but there are many different organizations supporting the writing of this article, such as the Mexican-American task force,  the Hispanic and Latino Americans task force, and the Wikipedia education foundation. While in the opinion of this evaluation's writer is positive in regards to its quality, the article has a rating of "start class" meaning that it is viewed as rather incomplete and in need of additional information and citations from additional primary sources. The ways to improve this article would be to more than likely add better sources, more information, and more detailed analysis of the artwork in this genre of art.