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Article Evaluation
The Wikipedia article "Savaging" displays a well structured format that includes the important information of the topic. The content includes various sections describing savaging and the different reasons behind it. The article begins very general by giving the overall definition of savaging, as well as, defining the animal that engages in savaging most frequently. In sections, it further explains the factors that increase the rate of savaging, such as, environmental factors and genetic contribution. The ending informs the reader of preventative measures, as well as other species that take part in savaging. Overall, the content is neatly organized, from general to specific, and it is comprehensible for all readers. The tone of the article remains neutral throughout each section. The editors of the article "Savaging" avoid using first person point-of-view and refrain from using opinionated details. All of the text from this article is simply informational facts, which is required with Wikipedia. The proper information provided in the article is what gives it the neutral tone. After reviewing the sources, they all seem to be valid, published articles, which is great. What I noticed though is that majority of the articles are directed specifically towards domestic pigs. While I do know that savaging is most common in pigs, I still think there should be more evidence provided for other species. Since there is a section about savaging in other species, there should be several sources backing up the provided information. In the talk page, there are several comments about what could be altered. One suggested that cannibalism should be merged with this article, and another noted that the terminology is confusing, There is a debate about the merging of two subjects, but I think it is best kept separate. The comment about terminology was never addressed, but it was neatly organized throughout the article. There is a point made that this article was a subject of the Wiki Education Foundation. Overall, "Savaging" is an organized, well-developed, informational article.