User:Phytalogreen/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Speeches of Barack Obama

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose this article because President Barack Obama's speeches were impactful and influential throughout his presidency and even today. He employed unique rhetoric to appeal to constituents from all backgrounds and many people can learn from his command of language.

Evaluate the article

 * The lead section of this article is concise and gives a brief overview of the topic, however it could start with more information about Obama's speeches instead of just an overview of his presidency. It does a good job of listing what will be in the rest of the article. The content is relevant to the topic and the author maintains a neutral tone throughout the article. There is definitely more room to break down each speech and focus more on its content and impacts. The claims seem to be well cited and the sources appear to be reliable.