User:Cungrmawi/Evaluate an Article

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• Name of article:Fried egg
• I chose this article because I believe that eggs are the simplest, yet one of the most delicious, kind of food that one can enjoy. The article also sounded interesting and it is related to the topic of food.

Lead

Guiding questions

• Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
• Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
• Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
• Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?

Lead evaluation

The lead includes an introductory sentence that clearly describes the article's topic, which is eggs. It also has a box of contents for the major sections and briefly introduces the topic. Everything in the Lead is present in the article. The Lead is concise and does not contain details that should be presented in major sections.

Content

Guiding questions

• Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
• Is the content up-to-date?
• Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?

Content evaluation

All of the article's content is relevant to the topic. The content is up-to-date, with the most recent resource being from 2017. The article is not missing any important content; it also does not contain content that does not belong on the page.

Tone and Balance

Guiding questions

• Is the article neutral?
• Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
• Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
• Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?

Tone and balance evaluation

The article is neutral and presented in a third-person point of view with no personal preferences included; it is not biased. The article does not seem to have any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position. The viewpoints are represented equally and he article does not attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another.

Sources and References

Guiding questions

• Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
• Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
• Are the sources current?
• Check a few links. Do they work?

Sources and references evaluation

Most facts in the article are backed up by a reliable secondary source of information, however more are required to complete and solidify the article. The sources are thorough; however, more sources would improve it. Most of the sources are current, with the oldest source being a painting from 1618. All of the provided links are working.

Organization

Guiding questions

• Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
• Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
• Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?

Organization evaluation

The article is clear and easy to interpret. There are no grammatical or spelling errors and the organization structure is built to reflect the major points of the topic, which seem to be different countries' way of enjoying eggs.

Images and Media

Guiding questions

• Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
• Are images well-captioned?
• Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
• Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?

Images and media evaluation

The article includes images that enhance understanding of the topic and the images have relevant captions. Yes, the images seem to adhere to copyright regulations; however, improvement could be made on the layout of the images.

Checking the talk page

Guiding questions

• What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
• How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
• How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?

Talk page evaluation

There are suggestions for improvement in the talk page. The article is rated C-class, mid-importance. It is part of WikiProject Breakfast and WikiProject Food and Drink. We have not discussed the topic of eggs in class; therefore, no comparison can be made.

Overall impressions

Guiding questions

• What is the article's overall status?
• What are the article's strengths?
• How can the article be improved?
• How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?

Overall evaluation

The article needs improvement in terms of citing more sources and finding more reliable sources. The article's strengths are the many sections and pictures that guide readers and help interpret the text more clearly. The article can be improved by finding more information and citing more sources. The article is not yet complete; it still lacks information.

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