User:Bennett Sutter/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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I find the idea of translating various Arabic works to be interesting, especially what changes, or lack thereof, were made. The translation of Arabic works was necessary for the development of scientific theory during medieval times. I feel that this article does not fully elaborate on the topic to the extent that is necessary to appreciate and comprehend it.
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(Compose a detailed evaluation of the article here, considering each of the key aspects listed above. Consider the guiding questions, and check out the examples of what a useful Wikipedia article evaluation looks like.)
I find the article to be underdeveloped. The place of John's residence/birth is not provided. The section detailing his life spends the majority of his length discussing the variations of his name, further demonstrating a lack of content. While an overreliance on pictures should not be the sole method for improving such an article, there is not a single picture provided. This is especially an issue considering that much of the translated and original works of John are scientific, so the use of diagrams is pertinent to providing a complete overview of the subject. The 15th citation provided links to another Wikipedia page. It would be better to use the source from which linked page got the information from. The Talk page has hardly been used, indicating a shortage of individuals working on the project.