User:SyNick/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: Eisenhower High School (Yakima, Washington)
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate: This article regards a high school in my hometown. The article has little to no in-depth information regarding the school and its history.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * No it does not. The introduction sentence states the school's name and location.
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * No it does not. Other sections include Principle History and Notable Alumni.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * Yes. All information that is not Principle History and Notable Alumni is stated here.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * The Lead contains too much information for an introductory paragraph.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Yes. The information that is provided in the different sections correlates with the topic.
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Not all of the information is up-to-date. The Notable Alumni section needs more information and overall attention.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * Incorrect content exists on the Principle History section, as well as missing dates.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * Yes, the article states factual information that doesn't favor, nor favor a particular view point.
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * There is not. The article even mentions other schools in the Yakima School District.
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * Only the points not included in the article. There could be more detail on history and current status of the school.
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * The article does not attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * No. The lists of Principle History has no verified sources. The list of Notable Alumni include other wikipedia pages.
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Not all sources are thorough. Some sources lead to other wikipedia stubs.
 * Are the sources current?
 * Most remain current, while others do not.
 * Check a few links. Do they work?
 * Yes, most links on the page work.

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Yes, however there is not much written.
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * A few grammatical errors, and a few spelling errors with the principle names.
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?
 * Yes. Overall the article displays organization amongst the current information.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * No. The article has no images.
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * No images are used, or captioned.
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * No images exist, so there are no violations of the regulations.
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
 * No images exist, so there is no aesthetic appeal,.

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * Very few conversations have taken place. The earlier ones included going over added content and content that had been taken away.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * The article is rated Stub-Class
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * Expected to see positive collaboration to achieve a common goal. Contributors seem to be involved in their contributions and whether they stay. Defensiveness and passive aggressiveness.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * Overall, the status of the article is poor. As a stub, the information provided is not enough to benefit the overall article.
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * The strengths are that it includes a good base for notable alumni, and principle history.
 * How can the article be improved?
 * By including more sections with valuable information about the school. Programs available, extra-curricular activities, etc.
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * Underdeveloped. The article generally needs more in-depth information to add value.

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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