User:Samuellam88/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: Discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate
 * I have chosen this article because it defines what HIV discrimination is, along with the history of it and how it has been present through multiple generations including today. It further goes to analyze the social relationships and influence on society the stigma has, including violence and research

Lead

 * Guiding questions
 * How does a medical condition leave to discrimination from society?
 * What meanings can HIV/AIDS represent that make people living with it be mistreated or neglected?
 * Can HIV/AIDS not only affect physical health but mental health


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * The lead introduces a concrete definition of what HIV/AIDS discrimination is and how it can directly affect one's life.
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * The lead introduces the definition of HIV/AIDS, then stating detrimental effects discrimination may have on individuals living with the condition. It then identifies societal factors involved in community violence in certain cultures.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * The lead mentions some information on the history of HIV/AIDS including when and how it arose across the globe, but the article does not further investigate the history and origin of the condition.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * The lead is very well concise in the sense that it directly states the focus and topic of the article without fully going into details and examples of real-life scenarios.

Lead evaluation
The lead evaluation is very coherent and clear on what it will further discuss within the first sentence. It structures the main topics in a non-obvious way and really implicates the societal effects that this discrimination has in

Content

 * Guiding questions
 * What cultures exhibit more discriminatory attitudes toward people with HIV/AIDS?
 * What effect does being stigmatized have on one's ability to seek healthcare and treatment?
 * Why is there so much violence specifically involved with HIV/AIDS?


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * The articles content is extremely relevant to the topic. It goes into detail describing the social stigma and discrimination against those living with HIV/AIDS. It is not simply a research paper on the disease itself, but everything in life that comes with it.
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * The content is pretty up-to-date with everything. Research studies and data analysis are within the last decade at most, suggesting the research is relatively new.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * The content is very thorough in describing the global discrimination experienced by HIV positive individuals. I think there is no further information needed to thoroughly describe the topic and situation at hand.

Content evaluation
The content hits the nail with the topic at hand, and further evaluates discrimination experienced throughout difference parts of the world in different cultures. It even goes on to identify different classifications of stigma that may exist, including instrumental AIDS stigma, symbolic AIDS stigma, and courtesy AIDS stigma.

Tone and Balance

 * How does the tone of the article effect the way in which one interprets it?


 * Is the article neutral?
 * Considering that the article speaks of people oppressed with stigma and discrimination, many like myself would feel sympathy toward those living with the disease. Although the topic may make the reader feel that way, the article presents statistical information and research to represent almost every piece of information. It in fact is neutral in presenting facts and does not give views on the issue.
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * No, the article is very fair and neutral in its position.
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * Like every good argument, one must always pay mind to the opposing side's view. The article discusses why people are often stigmatized due to aspects like homosexuality, non-marital sex, and intravenous drug use that stem often from HIV/AIDS.
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * The article does not persuade the reader to favor any position. It strictly presents information and present-day research that exhibits the discrimination that it experienced at the global level.

Tone and balance evaluation
The tone of the article is very informative. It proceeds to explain HIV stigma and the realities of it across the globe through statistical information and research.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions
 * Should sources only include research studies when writing a neutral, informative piece?


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Yes, all facts in the article are backed up by a reliable secondary source of information.
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * The sources are very thorough and distinct. They reflect what portion of the article they represent and make it easy to identify which source is responsible for what section of information.
 * Are the sources current?
 * The sources are relatively current. Considering that the research statistics are current, including data from the CDC in 2018, the sources as a whole reflect a new, accurate database.
 * Check a few links. Do they work?
 * Yes, the links work.

Organization

 * Guiding questions
 * How does the author structure the article to thoroughly get his point/info across?


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * The article is organized in 6 distinct sections that allow the reader to clearly identify a piece of information they are looking for. Each section is detailed and focused on their topic. The article is also not extremely lengthy, which makes it easier to read.
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * The article itself did not have any major noticeable grammatical or spelling errors.
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?
 * The article is organized in 6 distinct sections that allow the reader to clearly identify a piece of information they are looking for. Each section is detailed and focused on their topic. The article is also not extremely lengthy, which makes it easier to read.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions
 * How can images reinforce a topic?


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * The article does not include images.
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * The article does not include images
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * The article does not include images
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
 * The article does not include images

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions
 * How does further discussing a topic or related topic with others enhance your perspective on the issue?


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * Conversations centered around the topics of AIDS, sociology, discrimination, and reproductive medicine are behind the scences.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * HIV/AIDS is a major societal problem, meaning that sociology and discrimination are major general topics identifying this issue
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * It provides a more historical context rather than present day analysis on the issue.

Talk page evaluation
The talk page evaluation overall provides a vast array of topics and discussions that reinforce the issue of HIV/AIDS discrimination.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions
 * How can one's impression from an article push them to act upon the topic or issue?


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * The article's overall status is GA, which means it is well written, contains factually accurate and verifiable information, is broad in coverage, neutral in point of view, stable, and illustrated, where possible, by relevant images with suitable copyright licenses.
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * The article's strengths include focus on topic and amount of research/information.
 * How can the article be improved?
 * Adding images would allow individuals to visualize and see the realities of discrimination and what actions it embodies.
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * The article is very well developed. It has concise information with constant credible sources.