User:Olivia2701/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Margaret Atwood

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose this article because I am interested in ideas surrounding Canadian nationalism. Since Margaret Atwood is a notable Canadian writer, I am intrigued by the work that she has published in her field and how her contributions have impacted Canadian literature.

Evaluate the article

 * Does the lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?

Yes, the article has a succinct introductory sentence.


 * Does the lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?

It includes most of the major sections presented in the rest of the article, but does not mention her personal life or early life.


 * Does the lead include information that is not present in the article? (It shouldn't.)

No, it does not include any outside information not mentioned elsewhere in the article.


 * Is the lead concise or is it overly detailed?

It is a concise lead that does not include too much detail.

Content

 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?

Yes, the content is all relevant information about Margaret Atwood.


 * Is the content up-to-date?

Yes, the content of Atwood's Wikipedia page is up-to-date with the last review taking place on April 17th of this year.


 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?

Yes, there is minimal information in the early life and personal life sections of Atwood's page. These sections should include more information.


 * Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?

Yes, Atwood touches on themes of gender, identity, religion, climate change, and myth. The themes of gender and identity are typically underrepresented in Canadian literature.

Sources and References

 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?

Yes, scholarly sources, newspaper articles, and reputable websites are used in the article.


 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?

Yes, they reflect the information that is available about Margaret Atwood.


 * Are the sources current?

Some of the sources are current and some are outdated based on the year they were published. Some of the sources should be removed to make way for more up-to-date sources.


 * Are the sources written by a diverse spectrum of authors? Do they include historically marginalized individuals where possible?

Yes, the sources include a diverse range of authors who have commented on Atwood's impact on Canadian literature. Feminists in particular have noted Atwood's activism.


 * Are there better sources available, such as peer-reviewed articles in place of news coverage or random websites?

Peer-reviewed sources could be used to highlight the praise and criticism associated with Atwood's work. More detail about the acclaim and critique of Atwood should be added.


 * Check a few links. Do they work?

Yes, the links are functional.

Organization and writing quality

 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?

The article is well written. However, the page can be difficult for less mature audiences to read, since Atwood's work often touches on sensitive topics.


 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?

No, the article is free of grammatical and spelling errors.


 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?

Yes, the article has clear headings for relevant sections.

Images and Media

 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?

There are three images that help the reader understand Atwood's life and impact.


 * Are images well-captioned?

Yes, the images have suitable captions.


 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?

One of the images is acceptable, but the other two are from unknown sources not within Creative Commons. These images should be verified as acceptable within copyright regulations to remain a part of the article.


 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?

No, this could be improved upon in a future update of this page. The images should be centered to break up larger sections of text.

Talk page discussion

 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?

There have been criticisms over the readability of this article, as it is written for more mature audiences. Biased comments have appeared on Atwood's page in the past, due to her involvement in controversial issues such as politics and feminism.


 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?

This article has a GA Class rating and is in a number of WikiProjects including Science Fiction, Arts and Entertainment, Journalism, Toronto, Children's Literature, and Women Writers.

Overall impressions

 * What is the article's overall status?

Overall it is a GA-Class article, meaning that it is a complete page requiring only minor revisions in the future.


 * What are the article's strengths?

The article has strong sourcing with clear information about Atwood's career and influence.


 * How can the article be improved?

More information about Atwood's early and personal life should be included. The readability of this article could also be improved, since it is difficult for the average reader of Wikipedia to follow.


 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?

The article is well-developed and requires only some minor changes.