User:Thomsnoeren/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Band gap

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose this Wiki page because of its relevance to the course material. Band gaps are a fundamental part of solid state physics and are a topic that non-experts (such as students) are exposed to, so it is important that a Wikipedia article on this topic is easy to understand and accurate, as non-experts will likely not be able to pick up on small errors. My first impression is that the article is well-structured, with a clear and concise lead section as well as various subsections, each highlighting a different aspect of band gaps.

Evaluate the article
The tone throughout the article is scientific and neutral. There is no apparent bias and the scientific claims are backed up by a large number of references to peer-reviewed research. Different aspects of band gaps are discussed, but there is little flow connecting the different topics. Some of the subtopics are short, containing only the minimal essential information, and could be expanded upon. There seems to be some discord on the Talk page, with a newer member making significant edits and an older editor noting that his edits were at times factually incorrect. Most of the discussion on the talk page dates back many years, likely indicating that no significant changes have been made in recent years. As this article is about a fundamental scientific concept, this is not necessarily a bad thing, but it is possible that recent research has unveiled additional information that is not currently included in the article.