User:Sara Abuzahra/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: Chemosynthesis
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate: Chemosynthesis is the method that many deep-sea organisms use to make energy. I would like to learn more about the process.

Lead

 * Guiding questions

The lead successfully introduces the topic with clear background information. It provides a nice segway to the rest of the article and contains information that is not presented in the later sections.


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic? Yes
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections? Yes
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article? Yes
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed? Concise

Content

 * Guiding questions

The article's content is connected to the topic and is current. There is no specific content missing, but the article could benefit from additional information on the topic and subtopics.


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic? Yes
 * Is the content up-to-date? Yes
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong? No content that does not belong. Content on background missing.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions

The article is unbiased and presents the information in a neutral way. The article is supported by several sources that use different views on the topic. The article balances its use of its sources correctly.


 * Is the article neutral? Yes
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position? No
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented? No
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another? No

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions

The article cites a lot of sources throughout that are credible. The sources are reliable and up-to-date, and the links function properly. If additional information is added to this article, the article will have more references as it should.


 * 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? Yes
 * Check a few links. Do they work? Yes

Organization

 * Guiding questions

The article is well-written and direct. I did not detect any grammatical errors. The structure adequately lays out the major points in an easy-to-read fashion.


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read? All of the above. It is straight-forward and easy to understand.
 * 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, several major sections. It is not overwhelming.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions

Two images are included with captions that clearly state what is depicted and then tie the image to the article. The add visual appeal to the page and instill interest in the topic. All images were cited.


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic? Yes, two images of organisms that use chemosynthesis.
 * Are images well-captioned? Yes, the captions include descriptions of the organisms and how they use chemosynthesis.
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations? Yes.
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way? Yes, to the right of the page.

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions

The talk pages have several conversations started with few replies. Some of the comments are hard to understand, but this page definitely has room for discussion. The article is considered a level-5 vital page in Biology (it is of low importance).


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic? Conversations about chemosynthesis on Mars by organisms under the surface. Additionally, explaining further the chemical equations provided to be more clear to readers.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects? Rated C-Class and is apart of the WikiProject Molecular and Cell Biology.
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class? Wikipedia discusses more specific mechanisms and uses of chemosynthesis.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions

Overall, I enjoyed this article and believe the topic was properly addressed. It's concise nature made it less daunting and easy to follow. To improve it, I believe more information is needed on the background to make it more complete.


 * What is the article's overall status? Good
 * What are the article's strengths? Concise, focused, clear explanations. Not too overwhelming with information, but more could be included.
 * How can the article be improved? Additional information on its use by other organisms than the tube worms. Additional information on the discovery of chemosynthesis including how researchers could test that organisms perform chemosynthesis. Discovery section is vague and does not provide enough background information.
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed? Well-developed, but could benefit from additional information or links to other Wikipedia pages.

Optional activity

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 * Link to feedback: Talk:Chemosynthesis