User:ST0MP0318/Evaluate an Article
 | Evaluate an article
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. |
Which article are you evaluating?
[edit]The article that I will be evaluating is the Wikipedia article on Ploidy.
Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
[edit]I chose this article because ploidy has large implications in the world of genetics. Based on previous experiences with genetics and biology in my undergraduate degree I have gained an interest in reproduction and reproductive health. Ploidy has many implication in reproduction and genetic disorders, as well as cancer research and evolution. My primary impression of this article is that it has been heavily edited and well written, based on many academic articles and written from a neutral point of view.
Evaluate the article
[edit]The Ploidy article provides a clear and concise overview of the ploidy, with well-organized subsections and useful visuals that. The lead section effectively defines polyploidy and provides a brief overview of all topics discussed on this page. Some of the references in the lead are unclear and could be improved. While the content is relevant and neutral, it would benefit from additional depth, particularly in the are of recent research. The sources are generally reliable but could be updated and diversified to reflect current literature and include underrepresented perspectives. Overall, the article is moderately developed, but improvements to the lead, content depth, source quality, and representation of equity issues could elevate its quality and completeness.