User:Sarahamc0714/Forensic psychology/Psychologylearner1 Peer Review

General info

 * Whose work are you reviewing?

Sarahamc01714


 * Link to draft you're reviewing
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Sarahamc0714/Forensic_psychology?veaction=edit&preload=Template%3ADashboard.wikiedu.org_draft_template
 * Link to the current version of the article (if it exists)
 * Forensic psychology

Evaluate the drafted changes
Lead

-       The paragraph that you have created for this article is well thought out and detailed. I would pay careful attention to make sure that it is not repetitive though. The broad first sentence contains almost identical information found a couple sentences down with slightly changed wording. There were also a couple key words that were reoccurring, try maybe replacing one instance with a synonym in order to avoid echoing earlier mentions. You did a very good job at explaining the intersections of forensic psychology and other psychological disciplines. I like that you are adding a section about “Careers in Forensic Psychology”. When I read the article and your edits, I saw a distinct lack of descriptions of duties outside of the legal system. I appreciate that you are bridging that gap and bringing more useful information to the reader. The pop culture and forensic psychology section describes it best, most people research this topic out of curiosity sparked by a crime show even though fiction and reality are vastly different. Bringing a reality check of plausible alternative career paths can cut through this dramatized version of forensic psychology and bring more accurate information to readers.

Content

-       Yes, I do believe the added information is relevant and up to date. In reference to the content question of asking if the article deals with one of Wikipedia’s equity gaps, I would say that while the article touches on forensic psychology’s social justice reach briefly, I would’ve loved a section with more references to this. The last sentence mentions that forensic psychology’s impact may influence certain civil rights that are being overlooked, but there is no elaboration on that. I also think another interesting angle for a section could be elaboration on the authority forensic psychologists have on the convictions and sentencing of different marginalized people and what procedures and standards may be in place to avoid a biased evaluation that could lead to higher conviction rates or harsher punishments.

Tone and Balance

-       There isn’t much to say for this area as the facts presented in the added sections are very matter of fact and non-persuasive. I can appreciate the objective tone that Wikipedia is known for being emulated in the added content.

Sources and References

-       The sources seem to be solid and reputable sources that are used appropriately and accurately within the context of your sandbox edits. I feel confident that you have grabbed the most up to date information for the edits you are adding. The sources are very matter of fact sources, whereas the contributions they provided are not critical thinking information, but purely informational – job descriptions, job listings, job definitions, etc. For the sections and information you are adding, I think you have grabbed the perfect sources as they are mostly from the overreaching boards that control forensic psychology’s accreditation and education. All your links worked for me. Yay!

Organization

-       As previously stated, the information is solid information and is presented well. Being mindful of not repeating yourself, that is the only edit I would suggest. I did not recognize any grammatical or spelling errors. All added information to the lead was being expounded upon in other added sections.

Images and Media

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Overall Impression

The added information brings a new and almost surprising aspect to the subject’s article. Most people literally only know forensic psychology exists because of NCIS, Criminal Minds, or one of the other countless shows that portray fictionalized versions of one aspect of forensic psychology, profiling. I think the information you’ve added allows readers to expand their understanding and knowledge about forensic psychology which is ultimately what this assignment and Wikipedia are about. Your strengths are the subject matter of your additions, your areas of improvement would just be fleshing out those additions in other sections with relevant information, which you have started. As the article was already well put together and packed with information, I commend you on being able to find an aspect that was underrepresented to expand on.