User talk:IvanTheVegan/Agoge

1.   The Lead Section Lead section is clear, but perhaps focus more on the fundamentals of the Agoge as opposed to the Crypteia, such as enlistment age or requirements. Very good work employing Plutarch and Plato however. Also, perhaps lay out how different the Agoge is relative to the rest of Greece's educational programs. Overall, well done save the lack of specific information about the Agoge itself, which would be helpful moving forward in the article.

2.  Clarity of Article Structure Very clear and obviously concerned with the primary sources view on the topic. Antiquity provides a clear interpretation of how the rest of Greece viewed the Agoge, and what cultural impact it had on them. I would suggest adding more information based on a Spartan perspective in order to contrast educational methods of antiquity. Chronologically appropriate overall, especially the addition to the modern era section.

3.  Coverage Balance Perhaps more sources concerned with any sort of lack of consensus on the Agoge would be helpful, either from an ancient or modern perspective on the topic. As it stands, the tone and nature of the article leaves little room for debate. Chief concern is lack of specifics on the Agoge itself, more about how it impacted outsider perspectives of Sparta. Equal amount of content shared between each section, although additions to sections can vary. Still well done.

4.  Content Neutrality Added information is clear and neutral, and is more concerned with framing alternative perspectives in an appropriate and scholarly light than shifting the readings viewpoint. Allows reader to come to conclusions based on provided information. Maybe add more context to the Red Rising addition. Overall well done.

5.  Sources Sourcing the main bulk of the article would be a chief concern going forward. Much of the existing information seems to lack context, and makes claims without a source. What has been added has been sourced, save for the Red Rising addition, but overall some refinement would be excellent.

- Finished my review, you can find it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:IvanTheVegan/Agoge/Areleah_Peer_Review?veaction=edit&preload=Template%3ADashboard.wikiedu.org_peer_review

Areleah (talk) 21:56, 28 May 2021 (UTC)