User:Tug99021/Evaluate an Article

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 * Name of article: TikTok
 * I have chosen this article to evaluate because TikTok has recently taken taken popular culture by storm. There is an entire community surrounding the app. Users make "TikTok dances," comedic skits, and a variety of videos all under 60 seconds. The advent of the short video creation app was relatively recent with apps like Vine as TikTok's predecessors. I think the rise and fall of these apps is particularly fascination, with Vine falling to its ultimate demise. I would also like to contribute content such as the ways in which educators are using TikTok's technology in the classroom, the potential for security concerns, and more.

Lead

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * The lead fixates on TikTok's creation by a Chinese app developer and the difficulties the creators faced when developing an app in a country with such strict surveillance laws. TikTok is a global phenomena and is available relatively world wide. I think that the creator could have chose to focus on China's TikTok ban in a separate section.
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * The lead could do a better job with the summation of the article's key points. It currently has a focus on TikTok's creation in the face of Chinese security regulations. The concluding sentences focus on statistics regarding the app's success rather than a brief overview.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * It presents information that is present in the article, but also omits information that the article touches on.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * The lead is concise, but focuses on the wrong topics for it to be a successful overview. It has no mention of sections like "User characteristics and behavior," a key component of the app.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
 * No, as mentioned above the article is intended to be a general overview of TikTok as a social media platform but has a specific focus on its presence, or lack there of, in China.
 * Is the content up-to-date?
 * Part of the reason I believe the article is so China-centric is that the edits do not seem to be very recent. TikTok has become a pervasive pop cultural phenomena and the page does not reflect that. Under the "User characteristics and behavior" section there is very little information. However, there is so much new information being published around the culture TikTok has created. The page is doing a disservice to the app.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * I see a great deal of potential for this page, so much so that there are more informational gaps I see present than I can readily list. As mentioned above, the user and behavioral aspects of the app are what I take a keen interest in. I think that that aspect is incredibly lacking.

Content evaluation
Ultimately, I do see quality information within the article, but admittedly find its current organization to be quite odd. TikTok is a global app, and I hope to provide a more holistic perspective in the coming weeks.

Tone and Balance

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article neutral?
 * The article is neutral, I see no blatant biases.
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * I do not see any claims that are too biased or questionable.
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * Yes, the article focuses on the app's perception in Asian countries, but lacks a focus on Western nations. There is near-incessant mention of Douyin an app available in China that meets Chinese content regulations. Additionally, many statistics in the article mention countries like China, Taiwan, and India.
 * Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * This article does not attempt to persuade the reader, but they fail to include a globalized perspective.

Tone and balance evaluation
As I have repeatedly mentioned, this article has an undeniably Eastern focus.

Sources and References

 * Guiding questions


 * Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Yes, the article has a proportionate amount of source citations to the facts mentioned.
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Through the Temple Library website, I was able to find a preponderance of information that is not included on the Wikipedia page. The article features a great deal of news sources, but fails to include viable case studies.
 * Are the sources current?
 * TikTok is a relatively new app, so all of the sources were created within the past 3 years. However, it is constantly evolving and there is more recent information available, but not included.
 * Check a few links. Do they work?
 * All of the links I checked were functional.

Sources and references evaluation
The article needs more relevant and recent sources.

Organization

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Due to the heavy focus on Chinese policy in the article and some of the phrasing, I think the original article might have written the piece in their second language. For example, this following sentence in the lead does not contain grammatical errors but is awkwardly formatted,; "TikTok was the most downloaded app in the US in October 2018, the first Chinese app to achieve this."
 * Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * There are no grammatical errors that are jumping out at me. Awkward phrasing is the article's biggest flaw.
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?
 * The article should have a larger section focusing on TikTok in popular culture, as it is only briefly mentioned in a subcategory.

Organization evaluation
The article needs more comprehensive categories that focus on less specified aspects of the app.

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
 * The article only includes the app's logo.
 * Are images well-captioned?
 * The image is captioned "screenshot," which is irrelevant to the picture.
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
 * Yes
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
 * There is only one image, but it could be larger on the page.

Images and media evaluation
The page needs more media content, considering TikTok is a highly visual app.

Checking the talk page

 * Guiding questions


 * What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
 * There are very brief conversations happening. Users are responding in one to two word phrases.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
 * The article was given a C grade, meaning that it needs more room for improvement. I did not see it on WikiProjects.
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
 * Wikipedia focuses on the topic in a way that is less globalized and comprehensive.

Talk page evaluation
It is sufficient, but I wish there was more information regarding edits.

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status?
 * The article is in need of a lot of work, it is not very well-rounded.
 * What are the article's strengths?
 * The article provides relevant statistics and data regarding the app's success.
 * How can the article be improved?
 * The article needs more comprehensive data that focuses on the app from an Eastern and Western perspective.
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
 * The article is in progress, but needs a great deal of help. It is poorly developed.

Overall evaluation
This TikTok article is not the greatest source of up to date information in its current state.

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 * Link to feedback: Talk:TikTok