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Complete your article evaluation below. Here are the key aspects to consider: Lead sectionA good lead section defines the topic and provides a concise overview. A reader who just wants to identify the topic can read the first sentence. A reader who wants a very brief overview of the most important things about it can read the first paragraph. A reader who wants a quick overview can read the whole lead section.
ContentA good Wikipedia article should cover all the important aspects of a topic, without putting too much weight on one part while neglecting another.
Tone and BalanceWikipedia articles should be written from a neutral point of view; if there are substantial differences of interpretation or controversies among published, reliable sources, those views should be described as fairly as possible.
Sources and ReferencesA Wikipedia article should be based on the best sources available for the topic at hand. When possible, this means academic and peer-reviewed publications or scholarly books.
Organization and writing qualityThe writing should be clear and professional, the content should be organized sensibly into sections.
Images and Media
Talk page discussionThe article's talk page — and any discussions among other Wikipedia editors that have been taking place there — can be a useful window into the state of an article, and might help you focus on important aspects that you didn't think of.
Overall impressions
Examples of good feedbackA good article evaluation can take a number of forms. The most essential things are to clearly identify the biggest shortcomings, and provide specific guidance on how the article can be improved. |
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editWhy you have chosen this article to evaluate?
editThe reason I chose this article is due to my familiarity to the topic, as Taiyuan is my hometown, I have already accumulated a foundation of knowledge to review the authenticity of the article.
Evaluate the article
editIn my opinion, this article describes Taiyuan very comprehensively. Taiyuan, my hometown, I spent a memorable childhood there. I have also visited all the places of interest mentioned in the article. This article reminds me of all the happy memories throughout my childhood. Not only is the article precise enough, it also pops out the focus of its content, described the features of Taiyuan vividly that displayed its uniqueness.