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Desktop Computers: (Desktop computer)
I have chosen this article to evaluate because desktop computing is one of the cornerstones of societal innovation today. I also have a large interest in computer hardware.

Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
Yes the lead includes 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?
Yes the lead includes a table of contents box before the main article.
Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
Yes the lead includes information linking to basic desktop computer hardware components as well as input and output devices associated with them.
Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
The lead is concise and not overly detailed. It provides just enough information as to what a desktop computer is without going far off topic.

Is the article's content relevant to the topic?
Yes, the articles content explains the history and types of desktop computers
Is the content up-to-date?
The content seems to be a bit outdated in regards to the comparison between desktops and laptops. Some of the links are no longer working as well.
Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
It appears that there isn't any missing content or content that does not belong.

Is the article neutral?
The article is completely neutral. It does not promote any specifics brands or manufacturers. Explains the different types of desktop computers with their pros and cons.
Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
There are no claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position.
Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
There are no viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented.
Does the article attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
The article does not attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another.

Are all facts in the article backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
Most of the facts in the article are backed up by reliable sources; however, the sources regarding the comparison of desktops and laptops seem to be outdated.
Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
Most of the sources are thorough, except for the ones regarding the comparison between desktops and laptops.
Are the sources current?
The sources seem to be partially outdated or not working.
Check a few links. Do they work?
Some of the links for the sources do not work anymore.

Is the article well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
Yes, the article is well written.
Does the article have any grammatical or spelling errors?
No the article appears to not 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?
Yes, the article is well-organized

Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?
Many of the images in the article are either old and outdated or too generic to get a clear picture of what a modern desktop computer may look like.
Are images well-captioned?
The images are well-captioned
Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?
Yes, all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations.
Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?
Yes, the images are laid out in a visually appealing way; however, this may be subjective to who is viewing it.

What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?
The talk page discusses many changes to be made to the article such as further detailing the types of computers to revise the comparison between desktops and laptops.
How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?
The article is rated as a C-Class article. It is of the interest of the Wikiprojects of Technology, Electronics, and Computing/Hardware.
How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?
The way wikipedia discusses this topic differs from the way we've talked about in class by further exploring the modern era of productivity with personal desktop computers.

What is the article's overall status?
There is no information that I can find on the status of the article.
What are the article's strengths?
Informing the reader what a desktop computer is, the history of the desktop computer, and what the different types of desktop computers are.
How can the article be improved?
The article could be improved by updating the section on the brief differences between desktops and laptops. Many of the sources that do not have a working link should be updated. The photographs should be upgraded to better represent what a modern computer looks like.
How would you assess the article's completeness - i.e. Is the article well-developed? Is it underdeveloped or poorly developed?
Overall, the article is well developed but needs to be updated to reflect the recent changes in modern computing.

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