User:SAJMDO/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: Media and Teen Relationships
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate.
 * I chose this article because I believe it is important to understand how media affects teenagers.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * This article begins as an essay. Well, it seems to be an actual essay. The top of the article states that is is written in an essay format.
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * The Lead speaks about research, and what they have found. They relate to the topic, but it seems to be more of an introduction than a synopsis of the entire article.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * The Lead does not include information that is not present in the article. It has good sub headings.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * The Lead is pretty concise, but only focuses on research.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Yes
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Yes. The last edit was September 13, 2020.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * Everything seems to been place.
 * Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?
 * It is definitely a relevant topic that we can all read about in todays age.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * No
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * The article seems to be creating the idea that the media can negatively impact teenagers.
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * There are different points of view
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * There is no actual persuasion going on in the article.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Yes
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Yes
 * Are the sources current?
 * Most of them are
 * Are the sources written by a diverse spectrum of authors? Do they include historically marginalized individuals where possible?
 * There are many sources that the author has referenced that allow this article to be a good read of various backed up points.
 * Check a few links. Do they work?
 * They actually do work.

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Yes, it is very well written.
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * No
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?
 * Yes, the article does a good job in having headings and good concise paragraphs.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * No
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * No images
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * No images
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
 * No images

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * The responses seem to be positive. The people really like the topic and how it was formatted.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * It is used in Gender Studies, Psychology, and Media.
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * Many people really like it, and they have done their part in adding more information where they believe it was needed.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * It is a very good article.
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * The different categories and the density of the paragraphs.
 * How can the article be improved?
 * More perspectives could be added, and maybe not have an argument. Though the heads up is appreciated.
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * It seems to be complete, though there is a lot to consider when it comes to this topic.

Optional activity

 * Choose at least 1 question relevant to the article you're evaluating and leave your evaluation on the article's Talk page. Be sure to sign your feedback

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