User:WildlifeMama/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Zona pellucida

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
The zona pellucida is involved in fertilization of the egg by sperm. I chose it because it is a specific part rather than a long article that covers a wider subject area.

Evaluate the article
The lead is more technical than a basic overview would be. It could be phrased in more easily understood terms, and the specific facts about different species would be better placed in the content sections. The content contains a good number of authoritative sources, and details about the zona pellucida.

The tone of the article is neutral and fact-based. There are no major concerns about bias or misinformation. It is clearly written, and easy to read. It does contain a few very minor errors, like beginning a sentence with "Also allows" when it should be "This also allows".

The images are well-captioned and appear to be properly sourced (not violating copyright). The sections are well laid out. The sources are well-documented, and reference reputable journal articles or textbooks. The talk page notes that one image needs better documentation of "fair use", and that there is too much technical jargon in the opening section. It also requests more information on what "zona pellucida" means linguistically.

Overall this article is well-organized and well-written. It could be improved by minor editing of sentence structure, simplifying the overview, and defining technical terms for the layperson.