User:Sakura727/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.


 * Sustainable Sanitation (Sustainable sanitation)
 * I chose this article because this is what my group had decided on. The reason for my particular interest is because I would like to know how I can make an impact environmentally when it comes to my choices related to sanitation.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * Yes, the lead provides a definition and explanation about what Sustainable Sanitation is going to be.


 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * I think this is lacking and additional information could be added
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * The Lead is very concise but may require further details.
 * The Lead is very concise but may require further details.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Yes
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * No, it could be more up-to-date because the most recent source is from five years ago and the oldest source is from twenty years ago
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * I am not sure what exactly needs to be added but under "Sustainability Criteria" more information and sources are needed
 * Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?
 * It covers a few types of ways of disposing waste but I do not know if is representing underrepresented populations.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * There are some points where it is not neutral
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * yes, under "planning for sanitation" the first paragraph seems more opinionated than fact driven
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * Under "examples" there is only the technology perspective
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * Yes, towards specific improvements in "Examples" section

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * no, under "sustainability criteria" there are no sources referenced other then other wikipedia articles which is not available
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * No, some sources come from similar websites
 * Are the sources current?
 * No, it could be more up-to-date because the most recent source is from five years ago and the oldest source is from twenty years ago
 * Are the sources written by a diverse spectrum of authors? Do they include historically marginalized individuals where possible?
 * No, some sources have the same authors contributing
 * Check a few links. Do they work?
 * yes

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * It is alright
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * Some
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?
 * Yes

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * Three images that reflect the passage in different ways but need more
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * Yes
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * two photos have no references
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
 * no, they are off to the side and very tiny also one is very blurry

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * One person has made few comments about their edits for clarity and to get rid of unnecessary information
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * Under wikiprojects sanitation is is c-class, high importance
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * They try to stay more neutral but our papers have been more argumentative

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * c-class
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * Has good overview and summarry
 * How can the article be improved?
 * With more recent information and sources
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * Under-developed

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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 * Link to feedback:
 * Talk:Sustainable sanitation