User:On The Dog Watch/Evaluate an Article

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Oak Creek Canyon

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose an article on Oak Creek Canyon in Arizona. This is one of my favorite places Arizona and I was curious what information Wikipedia would have listed about it. It is important because it is an important area located within one of Arizona's state parks that people frequently visit. My first impression of the article was that it was pretty average. I thought that there was definitely areas that could be improved but overall it was accurate and informative.

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Article Evaluation: Oak Creek Canyon

Overall, this is an informative article on Oak Creek Canyon, located in Northern Arizona. Oak Creek Canyon is one of my favorite places in Arizona, so I was pleased to see the article's details. I do have a few minor suggestions that may help to offer.


 * Although the lead sentence is clear and concise and does address the topic, the overall lead section does not address the major topics that the article addresses.
 * In the lead, it mentions the "hairpin" turns before entering the canyon. However, this information is not further discussed within the main body of the article.

If editors were to address these two issues, it may strengthen the lead section significantly and help add to the article's overall structure.

In general, I think the content was strong. I felt that the Geology section was particularly well done. However, I do believe that there may be room to add some additional content area.


 * Currently, the article seems a little underdeveloped and may benefit from the addition of a Biology and Ecology section.
 * Blackberries are a significant attraction to visitors of this area (for both animals and human types) when they are in season. This information may be worth considering adding under a section like Biology and Ecology- "Plants."