User:11boba/Choose an Article
Article Selection
[edit]Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.
Option 1
[edit]- Golf Wang
- Article Evaluation
- The writing has an informal tone and the structuring of the sentences make it feel more pronounced. The article is written fairly casually and the information mentioned is often not in an encyclopedia tone. The warning flag on the article notes that the article is written "like an advertisement" which points to a prominent issue with the tone.
- Some statements are not cited and there are missing citations present in various sections of the article.
- In the section "Golf Wang store" the mention of Tyler the Creator's statement about the BLM protests in light of George Floyd in the context of his store sees irrelevant as it is more in tune to Tyler the Creator as compared to the details of the store itself.
- The article does not tackle controversial topics or topics concerning equity gaps.
- The talk page is very empty, the only thing being about something related to the user who created the page.
- Sources
- https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/tyler-the-creators-fashion-statement
- https://www.complex.com/style/how-golf-wang-evolved-with-tyler-the-creators-career
Option 2
[edit]- Article title
- Kaachi
- Article Evaluation
- The article has relevant but very short content. The introductory section is only a couple of sentences and lacks much detail.
- The content addresses the controversy surrounding the group but does not adequately mention where these criticisms came from or that the details were from either Korean or Western media which have different perspectives. The article can do a better job of maintaining a neutral tone especially when describing these controversies.
- A lot of the sources are not from larger publication as they are a newer and less established musical group.
- The article does not concern one of Wikipedia's equity gaps.
- In the talk page it mentions that the article is currently an orphan article which makes it difficult to be discovered. However the article links to other topics.
- The sources are accurate but not from the most trustworthy sites or accredited platforms. It is from very various foreign sources or kpop focused news websites. Some big claims are also missing sources most likely because it was not covered by media outlets.
- Sources
- https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20200718/102027150/1
- https://studybreaks.com/culture/music/kaachi/
Option 3
[edit]- Article title
- Animation in South Korea
- Article Evaluation
- The introduction of the article is very short but also contains half of the section that is not particularly relevant to the introduction. It could do more to describe what animation is. The content of the article could also include more about the outsourcing of Western animations to Korea. Perhaps the editors couldn't find sources on the topic but many major Spongebob seasons, Adventure Time, and We Bare Bears are animated in Korea. This is significant to the content and history of South Korean animation. The tone is neutral but could use some rephrasing in some parts to sound more professional. There are also many missing citations throughout. The citations are reliable but fairly old, it could help to use some more recent articles or written works. Some of the basic information such as when the movement began is not accompanied by a citation.
- There is a very extensive talk page that discusses the various potential sections and there is also a merger proposal. The talk page additions are very very old as in pre 2010.
- Additionally 'manhwa' is used throughout the article but refers to something very different than actual Korean animation, this should be something to look at.
- Sources
- https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210112006300315
- https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210114009000315
- https://variety.com/2020/film/asia/korean-animation-leap-to-the-global-stage-1234845230/
Option 4
[edit]- Article title
- Gentle Monster
- Article Evaluation
- The introduction paragraph is among the longer ones I've seen. It is still short and could use more details but is accurately cited and contains relevant information. The content in the following sections however could use more information but they are well cited. The article itself is lacking in content and there are no current proposals to the addition of sections or information in the talk page (which has no conversations or writing in it).
- Something that the article could gain from is the addition of the detailing of its visual concept or branding, which it is most well known for. It discusses retail spaces but fails to go into depth into its relevance to the brand identity. The article does a good job keeping a neutral tone and is not flagged for leaning on advertisement or unprofessional tone territory.
- The article could do more to explain its significance as a Korean brand or in the Korean fashion context. The article also does not mention its most recent collaboration with artist Diplo which was very prominent in the brand history as its major collaborations had previously been with Asian entertainers and celebrities.
- The sources work and are respectful fashion publications, not on a large scale, but are reputable sources for fashion. The article does a good job of citing claims and making sure the information mentioned is cited.
- Sources
- https://hypebeast.com/2020/8/diplo-gentle-monster-eyewear-capsule-release
- https://www.thecut.com/2020/08/diplo-and-gentle-monster-collaboration.html
- https://hypebae.com/2021/1/nudake-gentle-monster-dessert-brand-seoul-flagship-opening-cake-menu-location-info
- https://insideretail.com.au/news/gentle-monster-teams-with-black-pinks-jennie-in-jentle-home-pop-up-202008
- https://vmagazine.com/article/enter-the-void-with-gentle-monster/
Option 5
[edit]- Article title
- Stüssy
- Article Evaluation
- The introduction is nice but not sufficient and it doesn't really talk too much about the bare details of the brand but goes more into its effects or impacts. The introduction could serve well to be supplemented with more general information.
- The article does a good job of maintaining a neutral tone and making sure to cite information and claims. Many of the sources are fairly old but from okay sources. The content could contain more sections or have a section with a timeline of the brand's progress. It should also go to mention the significance of streetwear or modern fashion to the brand. It also makes a claim about the audience and community of the consumer base but does not have a claim to accompany it, making it not suitable for Wikipedia. The collaboration section is also underdeveloped as it omits various information.
- The article does not contain information to pertain to Wikipedia's equity gaps.
- The talk page says "no independent notability" mention from a couple years ago but otherwise inactive.
- Sources
- https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/9395m5/history-stussy-streetwear-culture
- https://highschool.latimes.com/oaks-christian-high-school/opinion-the-societal-impacts-of-streetwear/
- https://straatosphere.com/vintage-stussy-tees-shawn-stussy-history-instagram/
- https://www.complex.com/style/2012/12/the-oral-history-of-stussy-part-1
- https://www.complex.com/style/2013/04/50-things-you-didnt-know-about-stussy/