User:Pxp30160/Evaluate an Article

Evaluate an article

This is where you will complete your article evaluation. Please use the template below to evaluate your selected article.

Name of article: (link)Appropriation (art)
Briefly describe why you have chosen this article to evaluate. This is our current section in class and seems like a well-established article with a lot of the training content and also has a work notice about how the article is incomplete or lacking.

Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
- Yes
Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
- Yes
Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
- No
Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
- It is concise

Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
- Mostly, but there are aspects that branch into topics that may not be necessary.
Is the content up-to-date?
- Yes, It was last edited on Dec. 8, 2019.
Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
- It is hard to say if there is content missing, as I do not know enough about the extensive topic; however, there is some content that seems superfluous or misplaced.

Is the article neutral?
- Yes, it appears to be neutral overall.
Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
- I don't believe so.
Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
- I don't believe so.
Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
- I don't believe so.

Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
- No, there are some citations missing throughout the article.
Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
- I think there is a wide range of sources listed that covers the topic.
Are the sources current?
- Yes, there are sources from last year included.
Check a few links. Do they work?
- Yes

Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
- It is overall not difficult to read, but the article jumps topics somewhat haphazardly and could be clarified in some places.
Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
- Yes, there are a few grammatical/spelling errors and typos.
Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?
- I think it could be improved by being further broken down in some sections.

Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
- There is one, but more would be better; however, there are links to other images of works incorporated throughout the article where pertinent.
Are images well-captioned?
- Yes
Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
- I believe so.
Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
- Yes

What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
- There are some older discussions about how to improve the organization and content presented in the article. There is also a question about a piece of the content and whether or not it is actually relevant.
How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
- Start-Class. Yes, it is listed under WikiProjects Visual Arts
How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
- It doesn't necessarily differ, but there is a section about fair use and lawsuits that we have not discussed (as of yet) that would be beneficial to the course.

What is the article's overall status?
- It is in progress and incomplete
What are the article's strengths?
- The sections presented, if done correctly would be very useful information, and I think the list of artists within this subject is helpful and thorough.
How can the article be improved?
- A general clean-up of grammar, spelling, and content would improve the article. It could also use some restructuring and more clear framework.
How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
- I'd say it is underdeveloped and is probably about 75% complete.

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