User:Sarahlp123/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: Betaproteobacteria
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate.
 * I chose this article to evaluate because Delftia is in the Betaproteobacteria class.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * 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?
 * The lead goes into detail about the various metabolisms of Betaproteobacteria, while the article just mentions the names of the types of metabolism.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * The lead is concise

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Yes
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Yes, the most recent edit was July 7, 2020
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * No
 * Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?
 * no

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * 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


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Yes, the sources they cite are reputable
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Yes, they cite books and articles from various journals
 * Are the sources current?
 * The sources have a wide range of publishing dates, spanning from 1997-2017
 * Are the sources written by a diverse spectrum of authors? Do they include historically marginalized individuals where possible?
 * There is a diverse spectrum of authors
 * Check a few links. Do they work?
 * Yes, the links work

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Yes, it is concise and flows clearly
 * 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, the sections reflect major points

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * Yes, it includes an image of what the bacteria looks like on a dish
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * Yes, the caption states what's in the picture and describes it briefly
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * Yes
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
 * Yes

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * Most of the conversations are discussing images that were previously on the page and why they were/should be removed
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * The article is part of WikiProject Microbiology
 * The article is rated as a Start Class
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * N/A

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * It is rates as High Importance on the project's importance scale
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * The article is factual, unbiased, and clearly explained
 * How can the article be improved?
 * Additional information could be added to make the page more comprehensive
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * The article is well 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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