User:Salam211/Choose an Article

Article Selection
Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

Option 1

 * Agbogbloshie
 * This article's content is relevant to the topic, and while it is missing a few citations, the vast majority of it is sufficiently cited. Moreover, it takes a neutral stance by avoiding, for example, "I think..." and "This suggests..." statements. Instead, it presents information in an impartial sense, therefore not distorting the reader's perception about the topic.
 * As mentioned earlier, not every claim has a citation, however, those that do not are clearly marked by "[citation needed]". The citations that do exist are largely pulled from reputable sources like West African Journal of Applied Ecology and Greenpeace. While there are some news articles cited, those are primarily from large organizations like The Guardian.
 * Lastly, the article does cover an underrepresented community that is impacted by the e-waste in Agbogbloshie. Western companies like Dell, Microsoft, and Philips often dispose of their e-waste in Agbogbloshie, and this is something that the people have to bear the detrimental effects of.
 * As I complete this evaluation, I realize that it sounds like I am evaluating a defense against corporations. And while I agree with that, it is still an opinion, which someone in the Talk Page highlighted.
 * "'I added a this tag because this article reads like a defensive rebuttal, instead of a balanced profile of this area of Ghana.' --mattman32"
 * In retrospect, I think they have a point. This article definitely pulls from news sources that prove a certain point of view, and that is problematic as it does not address multiple viewpoints. This is something that should be addressed in revising it.
 * As I complete this evaluation, I realize that it sounds like I am evaluating a defense against corporations. And while I agree with that, it is still an opinion, which someone in the Talk Page highlighted.
 * "'I added a this tag because this article reads like a defensive rebuttal, instead of a balanced profile of this area of Ghana.' --mattman32"
 * In retrospect, I think they have a point. This article definitely pulls from news sources that prove a certain point of view, and that is problematic as it does not address multiple viewpoints. This is something that should be addressed in revising it.
 * In retrospect, I think they have a point. This article definitely pulls from news sources that prove a certain point of view, and that is problematic as it does not address multiple viewpoints. This is something that should be addressed in revising it.

Option 2

 * Olusosun landfill
 * This is a stub article. In other words, the article is incomplete and is one that definitely could be expanded upon. It is just one of two articles about e-waste in Africa, the first being Agbogloshie.
 * Despite being so short, it does include some citations, although none of them seem to be very reputable. It really just refers to miscellaneous news sites and lacks academic journals. Additionally, it is impartial in whatever it does talk about, so perhaps that is a positive. This is definitely an article we are interested in developing.
 * Despite being so short, it does include some citations, although none of them seem to be very reputable. It really just refers to miscellaneous news sites and lacks academic journals. Additionally, it is impartial in whatever it does talk about, so perhaps that is a positive. This is definitely an article we are interested in developing.
 * Despite being so short, it does include some citations, although none of them seem to be very reputable. It really just refers to miscellaneous news sites and lacks academic journals. Additionally, it is impartial in whatever it does talk about, so perhaps that is a positive. This is definitely an article we are interested in developing.

Option 3

 * Environmental issues in Africa
 * The article's content is pertinent to the topic, but it should include a sub-section on e-waste. It covers 6 major issues: deforestation, soil degradation, air pollution, climate change, water scarcity, and plastic pollution.
 * Nevertheless, while the article is somewhat comprehensive, it is drastic need of citations. Consider this quote from deforestation section: "'Deforestation is an issue, and forests are important in Africa, as populations have relied heavily on them to provide basic needs. Woods are used for shelter, clothing, agricultural elements, and much more. Woodland supplies are also used to create medicines and a wide variety of food. Some of these foods include fruits, nuts, honey, and much more. Wood is crucial for economic gain in Africa, especially in developing countries. Forests also help the environment. It is estimated that the green belt of Africa contains over 1.5 million species. Without the forest habitat to protect the species, the populations are at risk. The livelihoods of millions of people and species are at risk with deforestation.'"
 * None of it is supported by citations, and it makes several assumptions about deforestation. It reads like an opinion, e.g., "...is an issue..." or "...forests are important..." While these things may be true, the goal of a Wikipedia article is not to make assumptions, but rather to present information in the most partial way possible.
 * Also, this article is rated Class-C. This means that it misses details and/or includes irrelevant details. At the same time, it is marked as high importance, yet there is no activity on the Talk Page.
 * None of it is supported by citations, and it makes several assumptions about deforestation. It reads like an opinion, e.g., "...is an issue..." or "...forests are important..." While these things may be true, the goal of a Wikipedia article is not to make assumptions, but rather to present information in the most partial way possible.
 * Also, this article is rated Class-C. This means that it misses details and/or includes irrelevant details. At the same time, it is marked as high importance, yet there is no activity on the Talk Page.
 * Also, this article is rated Class-C. This means that it misses details and/or includes irrelevant details. At the same time, it is marked as high importance, yet there is no activity on the Talk Page.