User:Snicks2/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: (link)  "FG syndrome" FG syndrome
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate.
 * It is a genetic disorder that causes intellectual disability and developmental delays. The article is short and has whole sections that could be added to or created which I thought would give me an opportunity to improve this article. It has not been worked on since 2011.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


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

Lead evaluation
The lead could include a citation for the definition of FG syndrome. It is not as clear as it could be, and should include reference to the sections below.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?

Content evaluation
The content is relevant but does not all appear to be up to date. The sections on Genetics are very technical, and I think could be improved by the addition of either more lay person language, or with better descriptions and citations of the information provided.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?

Tone and balance evaluation
This article focuses solely on a medical model of disability. There is not information presented focused on how individuals with FG syndrome cope or live their lives. Mostly genetic discussion. Not person centered.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Are the sources current?
 * Check a few links. Do they work?

Sources and references evaluation
Some links do not work such as the one to the FG Syndrome Family alliance. Most of the sources are over 10-15 years old. I would imagine that there have been updated meta-analysis or literature reviews on this disease.

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?

Organization evaluation
I think the main issue with the article is that it is not organized in a clear and understandable manner. I think the sections could be put in a better order.There are section headers added but with no content.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?

Images and media evaluation
There is only one image on the page. The image is that of an individual who is thought to have FG syndrome. It is captioned and links to the wiki article on the individual. It is relevant and can assist readers with understanding how the disease could present in individuals. There is a table that I find hard to read and am not sure where it came from.

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?

Talk page evaluation
The talk page has information about finding reliable sources related to medicine, so the article must be lacking in this area. It is part of the Wiki-Project: Medicine and is 'supported by the Medical genetics task force'. There are two discussion notes. One is asking for clarification and better description of what FG stands for. The second comment is related to the fact the article only describes mental retardation as a symptom, but then uses the individual reference with the picture to someone who was a savant. The article should better describe that there are variations to how this disorder affects intelligence.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * How can the article be improved?
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?

Overall evaluation
The article is considered to be a 'start' article of low importance. The article strength is that it provides information about a rare genetic disorder. It can be improved by completing a couple of the empty sections, making the article more clear, increasing the citations and adding newer citations. It could also have a section focused on individuals and their families living with this disease instead of a strictly genetic/medical focus.

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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 * Link to feedback:
 * Talk:FG syndrome