User:RenelleS/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: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Development Canada
 * I have chosen this article because there is much to learn about the current structures of the Canadian government, especially when there's recent developments being made.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * The Lead does include a very clear sentence that describes the article's topic.
 * Some parts of the article's major concepts are mentioned, though I think there is some missing. Or I did not make the connections necessary.
 * Everything mentioned in the lead is explained more in the content.
 * The lead is concise and gives relevant information regarding the structure of CIRNAC.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * The content of the article is relevant to the topic and explains the workings of the CIRNAC department.
 * The content is up to date on decisions made in the recent years and their implications.
 * I have not noticed any content that does not belong. I can't think of anything that is missing, though there is undoubtedly more that can be included.
 * This article does address topics related to Indigenous peoples, they are one of the many underrepresented.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * The article is neutral, there are concepts expressed that address different points of view.
 * I see no viewpoints that are heavily biased towards a particular position.
 * All concepts are discussed in a balanced matter. Same amount of sections too.
 * The article does not have a persuasive tone, and simply states factual info.

Sources and References

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 * All facts and statements are supported by reliable sources.
 * The sources are thorough.
 * Sources are dated from recent years to much more previous ones, which are still relevant in the overall pattern of Indigenous relations and who oversees them.
 * Sources are written by an array of authors and are from numerous kinds of Canadian organizations.
 * I've checked a few links and they do work. Renovations and future changes to these links are specified.

Organization

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 * It was an easy to follow article.
 * No grammatical errors were recognized.
 * The major sections reflect important content.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * There is little imagery in the article, and the one image of the Quebec headquarters is a bit over representative.
 * Captions are clear.
 * Yes, they are cited and linked.
 * The image could be arranged better, and can include a few more to represent different areas of operation.

Checking the talk page

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 * Representation is discussed in terms of terminology like 'Indian', 'Constitution Act', and 'Status Indian'. There are requests for more sourcing to back up claims, and there are notifications of edits made to various links (external)
 * This article is rated C-class and is part of two Wikiprojects that are working on the coverage of Canada and Indigenous.
 * The Wiki article discusses the very basics of the Canadian government structures, and how 'responsibility' of Indian affairs was passed off from one department to the next. In class, its more about different instances of Indigenous-Canada relations.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * Strength in coverage of departments and history.
 * Visual improvements can be made.
 * I think the article is well-developed.