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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. |
Wikipedia:WikiProject Childhood Trauma
I chose this article because it is a topic that correlates with where i want my career to lead me. It is my aspiration in life to work with soldiers, veterans, or anyone affected by war. I want to be able to help people over come the effects war so often has upon them. The article i've chosen matter because it speaks about traumatic experiences such as the causes, the signs and symptoms, and all the other factors that such experiences can have on human beings. my preliminary impression of the article is that it is very thorough.
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Tone and Balance
Sources and References
Organization and writing quality
Images and Media
Talk page discussion
Overall impressions