User:Otterbhappy/Evaluate an Article
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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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[edit]Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
[edit]I chose this article because it is in my hometown. I know a lot about the area and it actually has quite a bit of history to it. The article seems very accurate.
Evaluate the article
[edit]The article overall seems to be accurate. The pictures are somewhat outdated and there also could be more, and I would also provide some information about the COVID-19 pandemic closures. I'm not entirely sure what the "Anchors" section is about, but personally I would replace it with a list of current stores or even remove it altogether. There are no conversations being held on the Talk page. It is part of two different WikiProjects (Shopping Centers and California) and is currently rated as Stub-Class and low importance. It is definitely an article meant for locals based on the references to locations of previous stores, but there is no apparent bias that attempts to persuade readers.