User:SydneyDale/Evaluate an Article

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 * Name of article: Bernart de Ventadorn

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * This is a sufficient introductory sentence, though it could be improved with including Bernart's musical aspects as well.
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * I would expect each sentence in the Lead to be addressed as separate mentions/paragraphs later in the article. However it seems a bit disorganized and random.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * Yes, I would have liked to read more about the ' trobar leu style' that was mentioned in the lead and then dismissed later on in the 'biography' section.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * The lead is concise in that it is short. However it is ineffective because the topics mentioned in the lead are not hashed out later in the article, leaving the reader confused and disoriented.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Yes.
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * There have been editors within the last month, but the original article is somewhat out of date, with the edits not contributing much since then.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * Yes as we discussed in class today, the content 'missing' would be the significant contributions Bernart made to music history.
 * Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?
 * No. This article is sparse and empty of any content relating to underrepresented populations/topics. He had the opportunity to talk about medieval woman in poetry with his footnote quotation in the Lead, but he did not pursue it.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * Mostly, yes. However a cited source is clearly an opinion with its description in the lead: This dichotomy in his work is portrayed in a "graceful, witty, and polished" medium.
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * As stated in my previous answer, the cited source is an opinion.
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * This beginning sentence is weak in that it is not substantiated by a follow up explanation: "Forced to leave Ventadour after falling in love with Marguerite, he traveled ..."
 * 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?
 * No, there are tertiary sources.
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Most of them are older, but appear to be legitimate sources of literature for the topic.
 * Are the sources current?
 * Not really. 2002 is most relevant source and that is 18 years old.
 * Are the sources written by a diverse spectrum of authors? Do they include historically marginalized individuals where possible?
 * It appears in the bibliography that a diverse spectrum of authors were present.
 * Check a few links. Do they work?
 * Yes, but a few lead to small/sparse pages like Eble III of Ventadorn.

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * I found the article janky, disjointed and not easy to read.
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * The second paragraph of the lead uses an incorrect form of the word 'woman', or perhaps the intended syntax needs to be readjusted.
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?
 * No; I longed for a segmented article that addressed all topics mentioned in the Lead.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * One image of the subject- yes it enhances the topic.
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * Yes- sufficient.
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * Yes.
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
 * Could have been better; instead of stacked on the right, perhaps centered and near the topics they represent.

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * Not much has been added to this article considering its age. There have been a few comments throwing 'shade'.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * Rated as -start-lass. No it is not.
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * This article is sparse and not very detailed, versus our in-class discussions that go into depth.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * start-class: An article that is developing but still quite incomplete. It may or may not cite adequate reliable sources.
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * It is succinct.
 * How can the article be improved?
 * The article could fill in some missing details and add a little detail to topics that were mentioned in the Lead.
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * The article has much room for growth. The organization is sloppy and needs more direction and structure ;poorly developed

Optional activity

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 * Link to feedback: Talk:Bernart de Ventadorn