User:Twordell/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: (link)
 * Joseph H. Davis (painter)
 * Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate. I have chosen this article because I am interested Joseph H. Davis' life and believe there is much more research to be added to this article.

Lead

 * Guiding questions
 * have chosen the article on the painter Joseph H. Davis as he is the artist I am researching.


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic? Yes, the introductory sentence states "Joseph H. Davis (active 1832-1837) was an itinerant American portrait painter."
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections? Yes, although the lead is terse. It states the artists' work, subject matter, exhibitions, and life.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article? No.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed? It is concise.

Lead evaluation
The lead is short and concise. There is little information about Joseph H. Davis and his subject matter, early life, and later life. I believe there can be a lot said about the style of interiors and the relation to folk art that is depicted in his work.

Content

 * Guiding questions


 * Is the article's content relevant to the topic? Yes.
 * Is the content up-to-date? Yes.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong? Yes, content further detailing

Content evaluation
'''The content is specific and not overly detailed. The wikipedia article is terse and needs more information pertaining to aesthetics, epoch decor, and relationship to folk art in Davis' paintings. '''

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? No
 * 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? Yes
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic? Yes
 * Are the sources current? Yes
 * Check a few links. Do they work? Yes

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
 * Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic? Yes

Images and Media

 * Guiding questions


 * Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic? Yes. Although more should be added.
 * Are images well-captioned? Yes.
 * Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations? Yes.
 * Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way? Yes.

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 no conversations happening behind the scenes.
 * How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects? It is rated as "Start-Class" and was reviewed by members of WikiProject Articles for creation in 2014.
 * How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class? "Low-importance biography (arts and entertainment) articles."

Overall impressions

 * Guiding questions


 * What is the article's overall status? Start-Class
 * What are the article's strengths? The articles strengths: introductory sentence which states who Joseph H. Davis is, a painter, and years lived, the style of his work ("known for calligraphic line, miniaturizing delicacy, and decorative stylization."), where to find his work (many museums), subject matter, content.
 * How can the article be improved? Researching more about his life / why he was an itinerant artist (was that popular at the time?), connection with the church (importance), subjects (who were they?), why are the set facing one another?
 * How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed? The article is underdeveloped. Provides meaningful content but more is needed for readers.

Overall evaluation
'''This article is labeled as "Start-Class." There is meaningful, detailed information but more is needed to fully grasp the artist's work.'''

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