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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 like learning about chemistry and find the topic interesting and diverse. This topic has been a central part of my life in recent years due to my growing interest in the discipline.
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[edit]Lead section: Lead section is concise. It explains what chemistry is, it's applications, and history.
Content: Content is good since it covers a myriad of aspects related to chemistry. Very broad which is good for such a general term. It even covers subdisciplines in chemistry. Content up to date and relevant, links work.
Tone and Balance: Neutral tone, objective. Clearly only stating facts and not trying to persuade the reader towards one opinion.
Sources and References: Lots of sources. References from varying authors mostly reliable, some are a bit older and from more suspicious looking websites, though often backed up by another more relevant source.
Organization and Quality of Writing: Highly organized, clear subsections and easy to read. No typos.
Images and Media: Very useful images and media that support their paragraphs. Well captioned and explain what it's depicting such that a novice and understand.
Talk Page Discussion: Not too many conversations happening
Overall Impressions: Status: Level-2 vital article. This article has a very diverse set of subtopics that clearly state the different aspects of chemistry. It could be improved by adding more images/media about the redox and equilibrium subchapters. The article is well developed.