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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. |
Article Evaluation: The Stabbing of Adele Morales
Introduction
[edit]I decided to evaluate the Stabbing of Adele Morales, since it aligned with my interests. In my leisure time, I enjoy reading crime and murder mystery books and watching television shows of the same genre. The name and the lead section is what lead me to check out something “familiar”.
Lead Sections
[edit]The Stabbing of Adele Morales includes an introductory sentence that clearly and concisely describes the article's topic. The article includes a brief description of the article's significant sections: “drunken altercation” (Incident), “many accounts swept under the rug by Mailer and his associates” (Public and critical reaction), and a “lasting impact on his public and critical legacy and persona” (Aftermath).
Content
[edit]The article's content is relevant to the topic and the information is up to date. However, a "citation needed" comment in the lead statement indicates a missing source. Although the article does not specifically address historically underrepresented populations, it does note that Mailer attempted to unite the "elite" echelon and the "disenfranchised."
Tone and Balance
[edit]The Stabbing of Adele Morales maintains a neutral tone, and there are no claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position: the article does not attempt to persuade the reader in favor of or against any particular stance. No viewpoints seem overrepresented or underrepresented. Minority or fringe viewpoints are accurately described. The article notes that after the stabbing of Adele, some women disliked Mailer, while others like, Bella Abzug, and Gloria Steinem, supported him.
Sources and References
[edit]There are reliable secondary sources that back up most of the facts in the article. All links in the article are functional, however, Flavorwire appears to be a blog post that may not meet Wikipedia's reliability standards.
Organization and Writing Quality
[edit]The Stabbing of Adele Morales is easy to read. Some sentences are long and could be broken up for better readability.
Overall Impressions
[edit]My overall impression of the article is that it is easy to read and provides a clear account of what happened between Norman Mailer and his wife, Adele Morales. While some sentences are a bit long—possibly for stylistic reasons or to avoid omitting key details—the article remains engaging and informative.
References
[edit]Dean, Michelle (14 October 2013). "Let's Be Clear: Norman Mailer's Wife-Stabbing Was Not Art". Flavorwire.