User:VicLaFave/Evaluate an Article

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 * Name of article: Arkansas Governor's School
 * I am an alumni of this program and former staff member. This program was recently in the news in Arkansas due to changes from the State Board of Education.

Lead

 * Lead evaluation
 * Yes, there is a Lead that give a simple definition of the program. Contents template shows layout. The Lead should be separated from the history section more clearly.

Content
Content evaluation


 * Article content is relevant but sparse. Content needs more detail such as information of student field trips, housing plans, and community activities. There is also no information about the funding through the Department of Education.

Tone and balance evaluation
The article is neutral. More information is given for the program at Hendrix College but the program was housed at this location for decades as opposed to the new location. The current governor of Arkansas' viewpoint is underrepresented in contrast to Former Governor Bill Clinton.

Sources and references evaluation
Sources are used well. One section about "The Guiding Hand" controversy does not have sufficient citations. Links work. Sources are current and mostly from local news sources.

Organization evaluation
Article is concise and well-written. More information needs to written to expand on classroom methods/concepts. No spelling errors.

Images and media evaluation
Only image used is the black and white logo. Links bring readers to external websites that have more photos.

Talk page evaluation
Recent conversations are about the program moving locations. It is part of WikiProject Schools but low on the priority scale. This is a school but it is only a summer program. Article is rated Stub-Clas and have a few edit from 2009 and 2013. Users removed a template and highlighted a moment where citation was needed.

Overall evaluation
This article needs extensive work. More information will need to be added with careful neutrality as this program has been the site for debates in Arkansas politics/education for several decades. More information about he types of activities, varying news coverage, and funding are needed.

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