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== 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 ===
; [[Boeing 747]]:
; Article Evaluation:The article for the Boeing 747 is well-structured that gives a neutral and reliable overview of the aircraft's history and specs. It does not include much about the materials science and cultural legacy. The lead and organization are professional but the content does not mention the specific composite materials used in the 747 which served as a foundation for the 777. The page also feels unbalanced with it's focus on the engineering but nothing on the impact on global society and travel culture. The sources and community supporting this article are strong but there needs to be more information about the structural innovations and its status as a global icon.
; Sources:Soutis, C. (2005). "Carbon fiber reinforced plastics in aircraft construction." Progress in Aerospace Sciences.:Niu, M. C. (1992). Composite Aircraft Structures. Conmilit Press.:"The Unexpected Success of the Boeing 747" - Works That Work Magazine.:Mini Museum: "The Queen of the Skies: the Story of the Boeing 747."
=== Airbus A350 ===
; [[Airbus A350]]:The lead section introduces the A350 well as a modern airliner. It misses a lot of the manufacturing process that has changed for this model of aircraft though. The content is technical and relevant but lacks information about the specific layup processes for the wings. The tone is neutral and reliable but it misses the cultural impact of the plane with it's very long range and hauling capacities. The organization of the article is logical but adding more information about the composite airframe may help.::'''Relevant Sources:'''
:* Marsh, G. (2007). "Airbus A350 XWB: A composite journey." ''Reinforced Plastics''. (Focuses on the move to carbon fiber).
:* Kingsley-Jones, M. (2014). "A350: Airbus's standard-setter." ''Flight International''. (Details the impact on global long-haul routes).
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=== Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor ===
; [[Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor]]:The lead section is a good summary of the F22 as a stealth fighter, although it could probably mention more about the materials used for making it stealthier. The content on it's engines are very detailed but it is missing the information which talks about the composites which are used to handle the temperature of the high speed flight. The tone is balanced and the sources from government reports are strong. The article barely covers the cultural status of the aircraft as it has been a pop culture icon. Adding more about the CF polymers will also fill the technical gaps in the article.:'''Relevant Sources:'''
:* Hecht, N. (1992). "Advanced Composites in the F-22." ''Journal of Aerospace Engineering''. (Technical breakdown of high-temp resins).
:* Pace, S. (1999). ''F-22 Raptor: Stealth Control''. McGraw-Hill. (Covers the development of the stealth airframe and public reception).
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=== North American X-15 ===
; [[North American X-15]]::The lead section explains the X-15's importance as an experimental space plane. It could however better link the lessons to the Space Shuttle program. The content has a lot of historical facts which are relevant but it lacks modern analysis of the Inconel X structure compared to the more modern heat shields. The tone is objective and the NASA sources are pretty reliable. There is little cultural impact documented on it's role in the Space Race, so adding a section on that may improve the page.:'''Relevant Sources:'''
:* Jenkins, D. R. (2000). ''Hypersonics Before the Shuttle: A Concise History of the X-15''. NASA Monographs. (Links the structure to future spaceflight).
:* Thompson, M. O. (1992). ''At the Edge of Space: The X-15 Flight Program''. Smithsonian Books. (Covers the cultural and pilot history).
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=== Composite Material ===
; [[Composite material]]::The lead section gives the basic definition of composites, but it's too simple and doesn't highlight the importance in the high-performance industry. The content covers the science behind everything well but it is missing sections on the applications and how these materials evolved through the production of aircraft such as the 747. The tone is technical and the sources are good quality. The article does not discuss the cultural and economic shift towards lighter materials. Adding more examples of the history of aerospace composites would make this article more complete.
'''Relevant Sources:'''
:* Niu, M. C. (1992). ''Composite Aircraft Structures''. Conmilit Press. (Standard textbook for aerospace applications).
:* Soutis, C. (2005). "Carbon fiber reinforced plastics in aircraft construction." ''Progress in Aerospace Sciences''. (Chronicles the shift from metal to plastic in aviation).
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Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.
=== Option 1 ===
; [[Boeing 747]]:
; Article Evaluation:The article for the Boeing 747 is well-structured that gives a neutral and reliable overview of the aircraft's history and specs. It does not include much about the materials science and cultural legacy. The lead and organization are professional but the content does not mention the specific composite materials used in the 747 which served as a foundation for the 777. The page also feels unbalanced with it's focus on the engineering but nothing on the impact on global society and travel culture. The sources and community supporting this article are strong but there needs to be more information about the structural innovations and its status as a global icon.
; Sources:Soutis, C. (2005). "Carbon fiber reinforced plastics in aircraft construction." Progress in Aerospace Sciences.:Niu, M. C. (1992). Composite Aircraft Structures. Conmilit Press.:"The Unexpected Success of the Boeing 747" - Works That Work Magazine.:Mini Museum: "The Queen of the Skies: the Story of the Boeing 747."
=== Airbus A350 ===
; [[Airbus A350]]:The lead section introduces the A350 well as a modern airliner. It misses a lot of the manufacturing process that has changed for this model of aircraft though. The content is technical and relevant but lacks information about the specific layup processes for the wings. The tone is neutral and reliable but it misses the cultural impact of the plane with it's very long range and hauling capacities. The organization of the article is logical but adding more information about the composite airframe may help.::'''Relevant Sources:'''
:* Marsh, G. (2007). "Airbus A350 XWB: A composite journey." ''Reinforced Plastics''. (Focuses on the move to carbon fiber).
:* Kingsley-Jones, M. (2014). "A350: Airbus's standard-setter." ''Flight International''. (Details the impact on global long-haul routes).
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=== Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor ===
; [[Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor]]:The lead section is a good summary of the F22 as a stealth fighter, although it could probably mention more about the materials used for making it stealthier. The content on it's engines are very detailed but it is missing the information which talks about the composites which are used to handle the temperature of the high speed flight. The tone is balanced and the sources from government reports are strong. The article barely covers the cultural status of the aircraft as it has been a pop culture icon. Adding more about the CF polymers will also fill the technical gaps in the article.:'''Relevant Sources:'''
:* Hecht, N. (1992). "Advanced Composites in the F-22." ''Journal of Aerospace Engineering''. (Technical breakdown of high-temp resins).
:* Pace, S. (1999). ''F-22 Raptor: Stealth Control''. McGraw-Hill. (Covers the development of the stealth airframe and public reception).
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=== North American X-15 ===
; [[North American X-15]]::The lead section explains the X-15's importance as an experimental space plane. It could however better link the lessons to the Space Shuttle program. The content has a lot of historical facts which are relevant but it lacks modern analysis of the Inconel X structure compared to the more modern heat shields. The tone is objective and the NASA sources are pretty reliable. There is little cultural impact documented on it's role in the Space Race, so adding a section on that may improve the page.:'''Relevant Sources:'''
:* Jenkins, D. R. (2000). ''Hypersonics Before the Shuttle: A Concise History of the X-15''. NASA Monographs. (Links the structure to future spaceflight).
:* Thompson, M. O. (1992). ''At the Edge of Space: The X-15 Flight Program''. Smithsonian Books. (Covers the cultural and pilot history).
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=== Composite Material ===
; [[Composite material]]::The lead section gives the basic definition of composites, but it's too simple and doesn't highlight the importance in the high-performance industry. The content covers the science behind everything well but it is missing sections on the applications and how these materials evolved through the production of aircraft such as the 747. The tone is technical and the sources are good quality. The article does not discuss the cultural and economic shift towards lighter materials. Adding more examples of the history of aerospace composites would make this article more complete.
'''Relevant Sources:'''
:* Niu, M. C. (1992). ''Composite Aircraft Structures''. Conmilit Press. (Standard textbook for aerospace applications).
:* Soutis, C. (2005). "Carbon fiber reinforced plastics in aircraft construction." ''Progress in Aerospace Sciences''. (Chronicles the shift from metal to plastic in aviation).
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