User:Kheart73

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Bio

About me

My hobbies include writing, reading and attending workshops. I also enjoy camping, hiking and exploring my natural surroundings. Time playing games with family and friends, is precious to me. Though Scrabble is one of my favorites, I also like trying new things. In 2020, I experimented with playing Bananagrams over the phone. It facilitated vital companionship, under quarantine, while being a lot of fun! Participating in positive social interactions supports keeping a sharp mind.^[1]

My Wikipedia interests

If I'm active on Wikipedia in the future, I'll mainly use it for research. Once I become more familiar with its' features; I may edit and add to current information or contribute new content.

Article evaluation

Introduction

Andy Andrews is one of my favorite authors. I have read several of his books and enjoyed them immensely. I was curious whether there would be a Wikipedia article on him; and if so, whether it would be well represented and maintained. I visited the Andy Andrews page on Wikipedia, and found three aspects of it worth commenting on: its content is out of date, it's incomplete, and it needs work on its citations.

Out of date

First, I noticed that the article is out of date. Under the "Books" section, it says that How Do You Kill 11 Million People? - Why the Truth Matters More Than You Think is Andrews' newest book. However, that book was released in 2012. His book Just Jones was published in 2020. Mr. Andrews has released other books, between the two.

Incomplete

In addition to an incomplete book list, there is barely a mention of the author's substantial speaking career. He is very well-respected and highly sought after, in this area. I believe Andrews' speaking deserves its own sub-header. It should include information like, his being requested by four U.S. presidents.

Citations

The article does include citations of differing strengths; but, at least one of its links is "dead" and there are several facts listed without one. These are especially important on this page, because Wikipedia considers it a "biography of a living person". For this reason, there is a notice at the top of the article requesting reliable sources.

Summary

Overall, I was pleased to find a Wikipedia article for one of my favorite authors, Andy Andrews. I believe his contributions definitely deserve acknowledgment. As I reviewed the page's contents, I was disappointed in its accuracy and depth. I see a lot of opportunity for improvement. It needs vital updates, including several book releases after 2012. Because Mr. Andrews' speaking career is highly noteworthy, a new section dedicated to this, would be a wise addition. Finally, robust citations are immediately needed; especially because this page is a biography of a living person.

References

^ "The Brain and Social Connectedness:GCBH Recommendations on Social Engagement and Brain Health" (PDF). Global Council On Brain Health. 2017. Retrieved 13 Jan 2021 – via AARP. The weight of evidence suggests that social engagement helps maintain thinking skills and slows cognitive decline in later life.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[1] "The Brain and Social Connectedness:GCBH Recommendations on Social Engagement and Brain Health" (PDF). Global Council On Brain Health. 2017. Retrieved 13 Jan 2021 – via AARP. The weight of evidence suggests that social engagement helps maintain thinking skills and slows cognitive decline in later life.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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