User:Remythechef/Evaluate an Article

Evaluate an article
This is where you will complete your article evaluation. Please use the template below to evaluate your selected article.


 * Name of article: Akira (1988 film)
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate. I remember this film being mentioned during the first lecture.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


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

Yes, the introductory sentence clearly states the film genre, its directors, producers, and writers.


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

Yes, the Lead briefly introduces the article's sections of plot, production, release, reception, and others.


 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?

No, it does not.


 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?

The lead is very concise, limiting the description of the article's major sections to one or two sentences.

Content

 * Guiding questions


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

Yes, the article's content is relevant.


 * Is the content up-to-date?

The content is up-to-date and even has a section on the live action adaptation to be released in the near future.


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

There is a mention of a game called "Akira Psycho Ball' that seems to be more associated with the original Akira manga series than the film storyline. The article also mentions the death of animator Yoshiji Kigami, which is not relevant to the article.


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

No, it does not seem to deal with any underrepresented topics.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?

The article is a neutral summary of what the film is about and why it is important.


 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?

There is no heavy bias toward any position.


 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?

There is no overrepresentation or underrepresentation of any viewpoint.


 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?

The article does seem to persuade the reader that the film is one of the greatest animated/science fiction films even, but this claim does seem to be supported in the film's rankings and legacy.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


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

The claim that Akira is one of the greatest animated films ever made is backed by a Youtube video from the Screen Junkies channel, which may not be the most reliable. However, the claim is backed by other, more reliable sources.


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

Yes, most sources seem to be from outlets reporting entertainment - related news.


 * Are the sources current?

Yes, the majority of sources seem to be from the last few years.


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

No, most sources seem to be from western newspapers, including The Guardian and The Hollywood Reporter.


 * Check a few links. Do they work?

Yes, most links seem to work.

Organization

 * Guiding questions


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

The article is easy to read for the most part. There are lines, such as this explanation of the soundtrack , "'Kaneda', 'Battle Against Clown' and 'Exodus From the Underground Fortress"'are really part of the same song cycle — elements of 'Battle Against Clown' can be heard during the opening bike sequence, for example," that are not concise.


 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?

There are no noticeable grammatical or spelling errors.


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

Yes, the article is broken down into important sections of a film: its plot, production, release , and other entertainment related to it.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


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

The article does include an image of a map that the movie is supposedly set in to better understand the plot.


 * Are images well-captioned?

The image tells the reader to "Notice the amount of land reclaimed from Tokyo Bay", but makes no reference to Tokyo Bay later in the description of the plot.


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

Yes, the image is a fair-use image.


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

The image does seem squished into the start of the plot description.

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


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

There is discussion over certain details of the plot and how relevant they are to the story, especially the explosion at the beginning of the film.


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

The article is rated as C-class and is part of the WikiProject Albums, WikiProject Film/Animated/Japanese, WikiProject Science Fiction. and WikiProject Anime and Manga.


 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?

Wikipedia goes more into depth of Akira's legacy beyond its association with the Summer 2020 Olympics, such as its influence in other anime and various science fiction works.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?

Overall, the article covers a lot of topics regarding the film, but has some unnecessary information and questionable sources.


 * What are the article's strengths?

The article does a good job of explaining why the film is so relevant through its influence of modern films and its live-action adaptation.


 * How can the article be improved?

The article could include a brief summary of the cast and their characters, instead of just listing their names. It could also cut out some unnecessary information.


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

The article is a little underdeveloped.

Overall evaluation
The article is well-written for the most part, providing factual, unbiased information about the film. The article only has one image that is not that helpful to understanding what is written and there are a few sentences that are not as concise as can be. Thus, I would still consider this article to be slightly underdeveloped.

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