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On this page, you can request that the Guild of Copy Editors copy-edit specific articles.

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To make a request, remove any existing {{copy edit}} tags from the article, then click this button and follow the instructions:

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===[[Articlename]]===

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Please remove any existing {{copy edit}} tags from the article to avoid edit conflicts during the copy edit.

Please note:

No request by an unregistered editor will be accepted unless the IP has done significant work on the article. Drive-by IP requests already on the list may be declined by any editor.
The average waiting time is two or so months. Please be patient and feel free to improve your requested article while you wait.
If you plan to nominate the article for good article, A-class or featured article status, please wait until the copy edit is complete before nominating it.
Having your article copy edited by our team does not guarantee that the prose will be considered acceptable during any of the above reviews.
You may have up to two open requests at any one time. This is enforced so that every request can have a fair chance of being fulfilled within a reasonable period.

Requests may be declined if the article is:

in the Draft or User namespaces, or is awaiting review at Wikipedia:Articles for creation;
unstable, undergoing rapid development, the venue for an ongoing edit war, or otherwise not yet suitable for copy editing.

Instructions for copy editors

Once you have accepted a request, it may be helpful to add a section to the article's Talk page explaining that you will be copy-editing the article and that other editors are welcome to post questions and comments for you while you are doing so. Remember to add another note when you are done.
Please ensure that you are familiar with the Wikipedia Manual of Style and the expectations for editing for the GOCE outlined in our Step by Step guide. The simplified Manual of Style is here. A number of national varieties of English are present throughout the encyclopedia, and no one variety is preferred. Keep spelling and date formatting consistent within an article.
When you accept a request, place an indented {{Working}} template immediately beneath the request and sign your post with four tildes (~~~~) so other copy editors know not to accept it.
Accept only one request at a time.
Articles that are potential Featured Article candidates should be handled by experienced editors.
If you have accepted a request but cannot fulfill it for any reason, please amend it with either:
- a note of the sections you have completed so someone else can complete the copy edit, or;
- a suitable template: {{Not done}}, {{Partly done}}, or Abandoned (not a template!). Please make a good-faith effort to complete a copyedit; excessive use of the "Partly done" template does little (or nothing) to reduce the backlog.
- If the article is unstable, experiencing rapid development, an ongoing edit war or apparent ownership issues, open a discussion on Requests talk to inform project coordinators.
- Acceptances that appear to have been abandoned will be checked after a reasonable period, usually one week after the timestamp. In cases of complete inactivity we will ask for an update on your talk page. If no response is received within one further week, the {{Working}} template will be removed so other editors may complete the copy edit.
When you have completed a request, add the template {{Done}} below the request and sign your post with four tildes (~~~~) and a bot will archive it in about 24 hours. In limited circumstances (breakdowns etc.), you can add the details of the request to the archive page then remove the request here by blanking the subsection. Do not delete the original request without archiving it.
Please consider adding the templates {{GOCE|user={{subst:REVISIONUSER}}|date={{subst:date}}}} on the talk page of articles you have copy edited and {{GOCEtb|article=Insert article name|sign=~~~~}} to the talk page of the requester.

Instructions for coordinators

Stale requests marked as "Working": Acceptances that appear to have been abandoned should be checked for activity after a reasonable period, usually one week after the timestamp. In cases of complete inactivity, a coordinator should ask for an update on the copy editor's talk page. Write "Asked X for update on talk page" below the "Working" line on the Requests page. If no response is received within one further week, the {{Working}} template should be removed so that other editors may complete the copy edit.
Quality control: Articles from the Requests page that are completed by newer editors should be reviewed for quality by a coordinator, time permitting. The top priority is to review articles that are FA candidates; the second priority, GA and DYK candidates.

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January 2016

Empower Playgrounds

This article is written like an advertisement for the non-profit it is about. It also needs outside citations. SpiritedMichelle (talk) 05:34, 14 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

~~Working~~ to cleanup rather than c/e. @SpiritedMichelle: finding citations isn't part of the Guild's remit. Baffle gab1978 (talk) 19:50, 15 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Partly done; I've cleaned this up and removed the unrefferenced sales pitch. It still lacks citations. Cheers, Baffle gab1978 (talk) 21:12, 15 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Working, but not on the citations; if it doesn't meet the GNG, it belongs at AfD (which is not cleanup, however). I'll take a look at it. Miniapolis 21:00, 1 February 2016 (UTC) See talk. Miniapolis 21:38, 1 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

(←) On hold; article is being considered for deletion and is thus unsuitable for c/e (though feel free to edit if you wish). Discuss on REQ talk. Baffle gab1978 (talk) 23:59, 1 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Mukti Bahini

Requesting copy edit, I plan to take it to GA status. Grammar is my primary concern and also prose. Thank you.Vinegarymass911 (talk) 03:36, 15 January 2016 (UTC) [reply]

This discussion has been closed. Please do not modify it.

The following discussion has been closed. Please do not modify it.

Note: This is a Bangladesh article and likely falls under discretionary sanctions per RFA. Copy-editors may also wish to check its recent history. Cheers, Baffle gab1978 (talk) 06:44, 15 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

The edit-warring is a definite concern; if it continues, the article should be declined until it settles down. However, copyeditors shouldn't shy away from articles covered by DS; I've copyedited WP:ARBIP pages without problems. All the best, Miniapolis 17:56, 15 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Just checked its talk page (as I should've done first :-)), and I don't think it's subject to WP:ARBIP; the page isn't tagged with {{Ds/talk notice}}, and the back-and-forth editing concerns Pakistan and Bangladesh rather than Pakistan and India. However, unstable articles are uncopyeditable; thanks for the heads-up, Baffle. All the best, Miniapolis 18:07, 15 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

It is stable now, and back and forth editing has stopped as the editors involved have moved their editing to other pages. Thanks.Vinegarymass911 (talk) 09:03, 23 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Working Vanamonde93 (talk) 18:16, 25 January 2016 (UTC) Okay, I took a look at this, and I'm afraid it's beyond my abilities. I could improve the prose a little bit; but the article is just so full of sentences completely lacking in context that any real improvement would also be a complete overhaul; this I have not the knowledge to undertake. Sorry. Vanamonde93 (talk) 05:54, 26 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

I'll try to work on it then Vanamonde93, but on one condition; @Vinegarymass911:, you are to become my translator of any areas that need clarification, further information, translation or other misc. "stuff", broadly construed. If that is good with you Vinegary, I will start working on it. Just ping me back with {{u|Drcrazy102}} or drop me a message on my talkpage. Cheers, Doctor Crazy in Room 102 of The Mental Asylum 00:53, 1 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Is this necessary? Drcrazy102, if you don't understand the article, the best things to do are to a) ask the requester to clarify confusing text; b) check the sources if any are provided; or c) abandon the copy-edit and let someone else pick up where you left off. Coordinators aren't expected to translate from foreign languages or have arcane knowledge of historical foreign conflicts, broadly construed or otherwise. Baffle gab1978 (talk) 03:14, 1 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

JE-eezzz, how the holey cheese did I put Miniapolis in? I don't know what I was thinking but I'm not editing while drinking coffee in future. So sorry Miniapolis, wrong ping target, and thanks for the pick-up there Baffle gab1978. I've just fixed the where the ping was meant to have gone to. Again, not drinking while editing again and sorry Miniapolis. (Weird though, I didn't get a notification from you Baffle about your ping at me). If anyone wants to throw smelly things at me, my talkpage has the auto-button in the top-right corner, just under the Wiki search bar. *prepares for the onslaught* Apologies, Doctor Crazy in Room 102 of The Mental Asylum 05:37, 1 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

No problem, doc; my ping threshold is very high, and if it's not the OBOD or thanks I don't get it. Ignorance is bliss on WP :-). All the best, Miniapolis 20:54, 1 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

(←) I've copied this conversation to REQ talk; further dicussion except normal REQ business (acceptances, abandonments, done etc.) should take place there. Cheers, Baffle gab1978 (talk) 23:30, 1 February 2016 (UTC) }}[reply]

Working - just got confirmation from Vinegary that they will help to clarify areas. I may end up abandoning or only doing parts with recommendations for improvement, but for now I will work on it. Cheers, Doctor Crazy in Room 102 of The Mental Asylum 00:36, 2 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Luka Modrić

The issues noted in previous GA Review (2014) were edited, and for another nomination there's a need for copy edit, thanks. Crovata (talk) 16:41, 20 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Working Cheers, Baffle gab1978 (talk) 23:20, 9 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

President's Guest House

A copyedit would be highly appreciated in prep for GA review - thank you! LavaBaron (talk) 09:48, 23 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Working Miniapolis 19:30, 12 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Not done This needs a fair amount of work before it goes to GAN IMO, but the requester is dissatisfied with what I've done so I'm finished here. Miniapolis 19:32, 13 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Ynglingatal

This is an article that has recently been expanded with a translation from its Norwegian-language counter-part. Said translation has led to many language/prose/grammar issues, which I hope the guild can help remedy. Manxruler (talk) 11:17, 23 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Working Corinne (talk) 23:35, 25 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Partly done I am willing to continue editing; I am waiting for a reply to my question at User talk:Baffle gab1978#Ynglingatal. Corinne (talk) 18:43, 26 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Abandoned. This article is not written in English. Corinne (talk) 02:03, 27 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Corinne; i'll try and c/e this myself, but if I can't make any headway i'll put it on hold. See my talk page for my discussion with Corinne. Nobody here is expected to translate from other languages, or to interpret broken English. Cheers, Baffle gab1978 (talk) 02:45, 27 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Eve Russell

Request copy edit for the article Eve Russell to help revise it for preparation for GAN. Thank you for your consideration. I gave this article a huge expansion over the past several days and I would like someone to go over it as I am sure I made errors, especially in the "Storylines" section. Revising and inputting this much new information over the span of a couple days is bound to have mistakes. A copy edit would be greatly appreciated! Aoba47 (talk) 18:10, 23 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Working Miniapolis 20:06, 13 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

2007–08 S.L. Benfica season

This copy-edit from native speaker that is familiar with association football, don't think it has major problems, just tweak it to improve readability, cohesion, comprehension. Threeohsix (talk) 22:58, 24 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Super Bowl XLVI halftime show

The intention is to take this article for FAC, so a copyedit of the prose is required along with trimming any extraneous content. —IB ^{[ Poke ]} 17:15, 26 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Divisional Cavalry Regiment (New Zealand)

Article needs through copyedit before GA nomination. Kges1901 (talk) 09:47, 28 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Working Corinne (talk) 02:21, 30 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Abandoned. Not the right article for me. Corinne (talk) 02:29, 6 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Whitney Russell

I'd appreciate a copy edit for Whitney Russell, which I want to promote to Good status. Thanks for your consideration. Aoba47 (talk) 17:56, 28 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

1: Nenokkadine

My future GAN which requires a thorough c/e at the moment. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 11:35, 30 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Gonçalo Nicau

This is a recently created article which I intend to nominate for DYK. I thank you in advance for your help. SOAD KoRn (talk) 17:31, 30 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Russell family

I'd appreciate a copy edit for Russell family, which I want to promote to the level of a featured list. Thanks for your consideration. I understand this article needs a lot of work so I wanted to start with a copy edit. Aoba47 (talk) 04:25, 31 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Nic Case

Recently moved into mainspace and is nominated for DYK . Thanks for your consideration. Donnie Park (talk) 12:42, 31 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

February 2016

1917 Georgia Tech Golden Tornado football team

Just passed GA. Any help appreciated. Cake (talk) 04:29, 1 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Commercial Crew Development

This article is about a long multi-year process of at least three major contracts to multiple commercial companies to develop a way to transport astronauts to the ISS, contracted by the US government space agency NASA. The article has been edited by many editors over the years, with many good sources, but it all hangs together rather poorly. Would really appreciate a good copyedit by one of your guild members. Cheers. N2e (talk) 14:04, 1 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

"Til It Happens to You"

I am requesting a copy edit for this article, which is being nominated for Good status. A copy edit would benefit this article and increase its chances of being promoted. Thank you in advance for your consideration, time and assistance. --Another Believer _(Talk) 20:57, 1 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

The Princess in the Birdcage Kingdom

I plan to nominate this article to GA since I think it is quite notable and my English skills need to be polished. Regards.Tintor2 (talk) 01:24, 5 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Carlos Menem

Former head of state of Argentina during the 1990s. Cambalachero (talk) 13:14, 5 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Kanche

A thorough c/e is required before i can nominate it for GA. Yours sincerely, Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:07, 7 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Al-Shaykh Al-Mufid

Please consider copy editing the article. I'll be answering the questions if there are any vague points. Mhhossein (talk) 05:57, 7 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

P-123: Hey, could I ask you copy edit the article? I would be so grateful if you could do this. Thanks Mhhossein (talk) 06:28, 7 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan

The article was tagged 4 months ago, I'll be thankful if one could start copy editing the article. I will be answering the questions, if there are any. Mhhossein (talk) 06:20, 7 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Koenig Specials

Originally it was shorter than intended but the article have became a mess since the discovery of old magazine sources, whilst it's been nominated for DYK, I don't know what potential is there for a GA. It would be a bonus if there is anybody who is good with German as the article have some sources that is in the language as well as plenty of unused sources, I left them there in case anybody want to expand them further. Thank you in advance for your consideration, time and assistance either way. Donnie Park (talk) 02:10, 8 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Gackt

The article by notable Japanese singer-songwriter Gackt since November 2015 has "copy edit" template. Think the article needs minor and fast copy edit task.--Crovata (talk) 07:04, 9 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

The Time Traveler's Wife (film)

Requesting copyedit on Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams' 2009 romantic fantasy film The Time Traveler's Wife . Thanks. NeoBatfreak (talk) 10:14, 9 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Gajpanth

I want to make Wikipedia a proper encyclopedia ,by having a copy edit right I will get all Grammatical mistakes (not all, but as much as I can depending on how much I know and understand that particular topic), mistakes in sentence framing etc. BOTFIGHTER (talk) 11:31, 9 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

1921 Vanderbilt Commodores football team

Probably too much info due to a wealth of sources, but with help could make it GA. I've recently tried to trim it down. Cake (talk) 11:45, 9 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Bad Day (Daniel Powter song)

It was once copyedited by Baffle gab1978 in May 2015, but GA reviewer insist it is still needing a revision. Thanks, Gabriel Yuji (talk) 17:43, 9 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Star Tribune

Made some substantial additions to this article recently, would appreciate a good once-over for tone and style issues before a GA nomination. Nsteffel (talk) 21:12, 9 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

2008–09 S.L. Benfica season

Just needs a copy-edit from native speaker that is familiar with association football and its vocabulary. I try to avoid being overly repetitive in my vocabulary, which is easy to happen in articles like this, so please don't make it repetitive. I'll say just needs a check for readability, so the prose flows better. Threeohsix (talk) 10:27, 10 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Starbreeze Studios

The article is in need of some copyediting (tenses, plural, flow etc). Help will be greatly appreciated. AdrianGamer (talk) 12:42, 10 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Mad Max (2015 video game)

Copyedited once already several months ago, but I still think that the article needs some more thorough copyediting before GAN. AdrianGamer (talk) 13:00, 10 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Mohanlal filmography

It's a well sourced list, which I intend to nominate for FL in future after some more sourcing and reworks. The lead section needs copyediting for grammar, writing style, prose and whatever you think make it qualify for best reading. Inside the Valley (talk) 14:07, 10 February 2016 (UTC) Working Corinne (talk) 03:15, 13 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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 ==="[[Til It Happens to You]]"===
 I am requesting a copy edit for this article, which is being nominated for Good status. A copy edit would benefit this article and increase its chances of being promoted. Thank you in advance for your consideration, time and assistance. --[[User:Another Believer|<span style="color:navy">Another Believer</span>]] <sub>([[User talk:Another Believer|<span style="color:#C60">Talk</span>]])</sub> 20:57, 1 February 2016 (UTC)
-===[[Bridgeton incident]]===
-I have nominated [[Bridgeton incident]] for DYK. You can see nomination [[Template:Did you know nominations/Bridgeton Incident|here]]. Article needs copy-editing,Can i ask some one to do this job. Thanks [[User:Lstfllw203|Lstfllw203]] ([[User talk:Lstfllw203|talk]]) 06:18, 3 February 2016 (UTC)
-:{{done}} by another user while I was asleep :) All's well that ends well, this can be archived. [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde93]] ([[User talk:Vanamonde93|talk]]) 19:41, 13 February 2016 (UTC)
 ===[[The Princess in the Birdcage Kingdom]]===