User:Wanderer2202/Choose an Article

Article Selection

Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

Option 1

Article title: Community economic development

Article Evaluation: The article talks about how communities work together to improve their local economy. It does not take sides or push any particular ideas, which means that the article is written neutrally. Not every fact is backed up with a source in the text, but there are references listed at the end and the references seem trustworthy. The article does not directly talk about fairness or covering all communities equally. It could be improved by discussing how these efforts help everyone, especially for indigenous people.

Sources

Ron Schaffer; Steven C. Deller; David W. Marcouiller (19 April 2004). Community Economics: linking theory and practice. Iowa State University Press. 2004. ISBN 9780813816371. Retrieved January 15, 2011. DeFilippis, James (2012). The Community Development Reader. Routledge. ISBN 978-0415507769. "What is CED?". Canadian Community Economic Development Network. Retrieved April 26, 2010. Clay, Roger; Jones, Susan (Spring 2009). "A brief History of Community Economic Development". Journal of Affordable Housing & Community Development Law. 18 (3): 257–267. JSTOR 25782846. "Investing In What Works for America's Communities » The Past, Present, and Future of Community Development in the United States". www.whatworksforamerica.org. Retrieved 2015-11-23. Government of Ontario. "Provincial-Municipal Fiscal and Services Delivery Review Fiscal and Economic Architecture Table Background Paper". Retrieved 30 August 2020. Fulbright-Anderson, edited by Karen; Auspos, Patricia (2006). Community change : theories, practice, and evidence. Washington, D.C.: Aspen Institute Roundtable on Community Change. ISBN 0-89843-444-0. {{cite book}}: |first1= has generic name (help)

Option 2

Article title: Center for Economic and Social Development

Article Evaluation: The article talks about the Center for Economic and Social Development (CESD) and its activities in Azerbaijan. It seems neutral, providing information without favoring any particular viewpoint. Not every claim has a citation within the text. There are not quite relevant source in reference list of the article and the reference list is not organised. The article doesn't directly address equity gaps or underrepresented populations. It focuses more on the activities and achievements of CESD in Azerbaijan.

Sources:

https://web.archive.org/web/20110716095309/http://www.gdnet.org/cms.php?id=organization_details&organization_id=3845 http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Org/152558-113[permanent dead link] https://web.archive.org/web/20090131232059/http://pasos.org/www-pasosmembers-org/news/think-tanks-from-azerbaijan-czech-republic-and-georgia-join-pasos-network http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/WBI/EXTSOCACCDEMSIDEGOV/0,,contentMDK:21241045~menuPK:2872101~pagePK:64168445~piPK:64168309~theSitePK:2872075,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20100613012612/http://socialinnovationexchange.org/node/1222 https://www.ammado.eu http://edirc.repec.org/data/cesddaz.html http://www.worldpress.org/library/ngo.cfm http://www.nira.or.jp/past/ice/nwdtt/2005/DAT/1446.html

Option 3

Article title: Social development theory

Article Evaluation: The article discusses social development theory, which explains qualitative changes in society's structure and organization. The neutrality of the article is debatable as it includes personal reflections and arguments, which might not align with Wikipedia's guidelines for neutrality. The article lacks inline citations for many claims, making it difficult to verify the information provided. Without inline citations, it is challenging to assess the reliability of the sources used in the article. The article addresses the topic of social development theory, which is relevant to understanding societal progress and change. However, it does not explicitly tackle Wikipedia's equity gaps.

Sources:

Jacobs, Garry and Asokan N., "Towards a Comprehensive Theory of Social Development". In: Human Choice, World Academy of Art & Science, USA, 1999, p. 152. International Commission on Peace and Food, Uncommon Opportunities

An Agenda for Peace and Equitable Development, Zed Books, UK, 1994, p. 163. Victor Fic (1970), "Kerala: Yenan of India The Rise of Communist Power 1937 -1969" (Nachiketa Publishing Bombay) Jacobs, Garry and Asokan, N., "Towards a Comprehensive Theory of Social Development". In: Human Choice, World Academy of Art & Science, USA, 1999, p. 51. Jacobs, Garry and Asokan, N., "Towards a Comprehensive Theory of Social Development". In: Human Choice, World Academy of Art & Science, USA, 1999, p. 57. Cleveland, Harlan and Jacobs, Garry, The Genetic Code for Social Development". In: Human Choice, World Academy of Art & Science, USA, 1999, p. 7. International Commission on Peace and Food, Uncommon Opportunities: An Agenda for Peace and Equitable Development, Zed Books , UK, 1994, p. 168. International Commission on Peace and Food, Uncommon Opportunities: An Agenda for Peace and Equitable Development, Zed Books, UK, 1994, p. 162 Macfarlane, Robert and Van Harten, Robert. "Engines of Development". In: Human Choice, World Academy of Art & Science, USA, 1999, p. 47 International Commission on Peace and Food, Uncommon Opportunities: An Agenda for Peace and Equitable Development, Zed Books, UK, 1994, p. 158. Cleveland, Harlan and Jacobs, Garry. "Human Choice: The Genetic Code for Social Development". In: Futures Research Quarterly, Vol. 31, No. 9–10, November–December 1999, Pergamon, UK, p. 964.