User:SelenaLin/Evaluate an Article

Evaluate an article Complete your article evaluation below. Here are the key aspects to consider: Lead section A 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. Does the lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic? Does the lead include a brief description of the article's major sections? Does the lead include information that is not present in the article? (It shouldn't.) Is the lead concise or is it overly detailed? Content A good Wikipedia article should cover all the important aspects of a topic, without putting too much weight on one part while neglecting another. Is the article's content relevant to the topic? Is the content up-to-date? Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong? Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics? Tone and Balance Wikipedia 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. Is the article neutral? Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position? Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented? Are minority or fringe viewpoints accurately described as such? Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another? Sources and References A 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. Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information? Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic? Are the sources current? Are the sources written by a diverse spectrum of authors? Do they include historically marginalized individuals where possible? Are there better sources available, such as peer-reviewed articles in place of news coverage or random websites? (You may need to do some digging to answer this.) Check a few links. Do they work? Organization and writing quality The writing should be clear and professional, the content should be organized sensibly into sections. Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read? Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors? Is the article well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic? Images and Media Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic? Are images well-captioned? Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations? Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way? Talk page discussion The 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. What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic? How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects? How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class? Overall impressions What is the article's overall status? What are the article's strengths? How can the article be improved? How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed? Examples of good feedback A 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. Peer review of this article about a famous painting

Which article are you evaluating?

Asian Games

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?

This article on the Asian Games covers the history, evolution, and continuation of the Games, which is a continental multi-sports event held every four years for the athletes of Asia. This is often considered a subsidy of the Olympic Games, but it is important to acknowledge the differences in sports and events to account for Asian culture. I chose this article because the topic is interesting to me, especially after the Paris 2024 Olympics has just recently concluded. My preliminary impression of the article is that it seems well put together and has many credible sources and references.

Evaluate the article

Everything in the article does well to stay on topic and links to other articles when necessary, rather than going deeper into a subtopic. The information appears to be timely, considering that the medal count has been updated to the latest results after the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games and it appears that edits are continuously being made to the article. The article does well to touch on nations and people that have been included or excluded from the Games in a way that addresses the reasons behind the in or exclusion but also does not offer an opinion on it. This is particularly true when looking at the section on participation, particularly the political status of Taiwan and the inclusion of Australia. No claims have been made in the article, and when looking at the talk, it appears that certain statements that can appear biased have been removed from the article. The links in the references work, however, some of the sources are news articles from media that may be biased and or considered unprofessional. The majority of the information comes from the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) while some are from media outlets across many different Asian countries. Diving deeper into the talk, it can be noted that a lot of fact-checking goes on behind-the-scenes to make sure that the numbers and other data is correct. Additionally, there is a small debate on how to write a particular section of the article to be more unbiased. Overall, this is a solid article that remains unbiased and factual, however, some of the sources may need to be looked into farther to improve credibility.