User:Panimal04/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Hibernation - Wikipedia

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose this article to evaluate because hibernation is a really interesting response that animals do when faced with harsh conditions and little resources, and I would like to learn more about it. Hibernation is crucial for the survival of many species in harsher climates, and as the threat of climate change continues, species that hibernate are great indicator species when observing the effects of climate change. At first, the article seemed to have a strong introduction with plenty of information and corresponding images, which made the article more engaging to read.

Evaluate the article
Lead section

·        The introduction sentence is clear and concise.

·        The lead section contains relevant information and is understandable, however there is need for rephrasing.

·        Provides good examples of hibernation in animals

Content

·        The articles content is relevant and up to date.

·        Could be more discussion on hibernation types, particularly Facultative hibernation.

·        Could be more precise information on what hibernation actually does on a cellular and molecular level.

·        The article typically provides links if the reader needs to better understand the content.

·        Content error, regarding links that do not exist (i.e., hypometabolism link in primates’ section).

Tone and Balance

·        The article is written from a neutral perspective.

·        There are no biased opinions in the article that seek to persuade the reader.

·        Could be less examples and more details of what hibernation does to an animal.

Sources and References

·        Facts are supported by source material.

·        Plenty of sources but more is always better, which enables more perspectives and data on the topic.

·        Sources are current.

Organization and Writing Quality

·        Article needs some restructuring in the introduction, this will enable the introduction to flow better.

·        Good grammar.

·        Organization is broken down and understandable.

·        Needs classification section of hibernation types, should not be incorporated with mammal section.

Images and Media

·        Good image selection and well captioned.

·        Could use images more to enhance the article and describe data findings from research articles.

Talk Page

·        Lots of discussion on the hibernation of bears.

·        Unassigned questions that need answering, like muscle atrophy and defecation during hibernation.

·        Discussions of if animals dream or experience REM sleep during hibernation

Overall Impressions

·        The article could use some restructuring and organization which will enable the reader to understand more clearly and allow for better flow.

·        Lots of resources that are incorporated into the article

·        The article is undeveloped and needs some work in organization and the addition of more precise information explaining hibernation on a molecular and cellular  level.