User:Schu4379/Snow algae/Kloth017 Peer Review

General info
Schu4379, Mismosptk
 * Whose work are you reviewing?


 * Link to draft you're reviewing
 * User:Schu4379/Snow algae
 * Link to the current version of the article (if it exists)
 * Snow algae

Evaluate the drafted changes
Lead: I think that the lead does a good job at introducing the topic and providing a short background for the readers to understand. I think if I were to add anything I would include a brief description of the major sections that follow in the article.

Content: It seems that this article is new, or it had very little information to start and you added a majority of the content. I really like the sections you have, they are well written and relevant to the topic. The majority of the sources provided are up to date, which is good. I think I would change the header "Pigmentation" to "Morphology". I think that you could definitely expand on the "Role in Ecosystem" and "Effects on Snow Albedo and Climate Change" sections, adding more details maybe about their nutrient cycling capabilities, metabolism, and ecological effects. I would also consider adding a section about any underrepresented groups in the alpine and polar regions that may experience effects from this algae- that would help your page to address Wiki's equity gaps.

Tone & Balance: The overall tone of the article is neutral, there is no persuasion of ideas in any direction.

Sources & References: The sources provided are relevant to the content being addressed in the article. They are relatively recent (most are mid 2000s to current), and the links provided work. I would continue adding sources to expand on these article sections. I would also make sure that terms that are not as known (ex. carotenoids, astaxanthin, oxygenic photosynthesis) are linked to their respective wiki sites or an external site that would define them.

Organization: I think that this section is really strong. The article reads really well so far and the sections it is broken up into make sense with the flow of the article.

Images & Media: There is only one image provided on the wiki page, it is visually appealing and organized well on the page. I would re-write the caption, maybe including the location that this image was taken.

New Article: If this is entirely a new article, it is really well laid out and includes good section markers and has a nice flow. There is a pretty good reference sheet already, however I would continue to expand on sources to make sure there is a well-rounded article on the algae.

Overall: Overall I really like what is here. I think that the sections you have already described are well written, but maybe should be expanded on. I think that you could add subsections about metabolism and nutrient cycling underneath the role in ecosystem section. You can also expand on the climate change section by including a subsection about underrepresented groups that may be affected by this algae. If there are any negative biological/ecological effects I would also include those in a subsection. Lastly, I would make sure that the lead contains a sentence or two about the following sections in the article. Great job so far!!