User:Tlevit/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: (Manchego)
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate.
 * I was eating Manchego cheese at the time of writing, so I decided to evaluate the Manchego cheese wikipedia article

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * Yes, although it is a little abrupt.
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * Not particularly, it mentions the physical characteristics of the cheese which are not mentioned later in the article. Manufacture, Labelling, Varieties, and regional differences are topics in the article body but are not mentioned in the lead.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * Yes, the physical characteristics of the cheese.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * Fairly concise, could be slightly more detailed.

Lead evaluation
Mediocre, has some elements of a good lead but not others. Could be improved

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * Yes
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Yes, there have been some recent edits that updated some of the information.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * All content belongs, however there seems to be information missing, for example history of the cheese, Spanish regional varieties, or popularization/spread.
 * Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?
 * No

Content evaluation
Good, content is clear, concise, and relevant. Some aspects could be expanded and improved.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * Yes
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * No
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * There is practically no detail about Spanish regional manchego differences.
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * No

Tone and balance evaluation
Good tone and balance, no bias or persuasion involved.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Most, but not all, there seem to be some sources missing for some statements.
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Relatively thorough, including several primary Spanish sources
 * Are the sources current?
 * Many sources are current, but quite a few are old, and the links don't work
 * Are the sources written by a diverse spectrum of authors? Do they include historically marginalized individuals where possible?
 * There do seem to be a relatively diverse array of authors, although not many are part of a historically marginalized community
 * Check a few links. Do they work?
 * Some of the older links no longer work

Sources and references evaluation
Average, there are some good and interesting sources, but more diversity is needed. Additionally, many older sources need to be double checked and updated.

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Yes
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * No grammatical errors were found, although some sentences could have been worded better
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?
 * The existing topics are well-organized, but there should be more topics

Organization evaluation
Good, what is present is well organized and written

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * The article has only one picture, and it is of the cheese itself
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * There is no caption
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * Yes
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
 * Yes, but there is only one image

Images and media evaluation
Poor, there could and should be more pictures, e.g. of the manufacturing process

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * Mainly conversations about elaboration and personal experience
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * It is rated C-Class and of Mid-Importance to the Wikiproject Food and Drink
 * It is rated C-Class and of Low-Importance to the Wikiproject Spain
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * The questions and answers are more detailed because the time difference between questions and answers is greater. Additionally, many sources are added.

Talk page evaluation
Poor, little activity overall and no activity within the last few years

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * The article is relatively good, although it can definitely expanded and improved
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * The article is clear and concise, well organized, and had no bias
 * How can the article be improved?
 * The lead can be edited and improved, images could be added, references could be updated, and more sections could be written
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * It is underdeveloped and is missing some potentially important information

Overall evaluation
Decent article but can definitely improve

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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 * Asked a question on the Wiki talk page about adding a history and/or process of manufacturing section
 * Link to feedback: Talk:Manchego