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Guild of Copy Editors' requests page On this page, you can request that the Guild of Copy Editors copy-edit specific articles. Instructions for requesters To make a request, remove any existing {{copy edit}} tags from the article, then click this button and follow the instructions: Manual instructions (if the button doesn't work) To make a request, add your article, using the following format, to the bottom of this page: ===[[Articlename]]=== Your comments ~~~~ 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. Edit this panel

January 2024

2022 Optus data breach

For WP:FAC (FAC). Thanks in advance! JML1148 ^{(talk | contribs)} 09:06, 3 January 2024 (UTC)

 Partly done – See Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Guild_of_Copy_Editors/Requests#Re_2022_Optus_data_breach for more information. Dhtwiki (talk) 00:19, 8 March 2024 (UTC)

Stadio Olimpico

I am a Wikipedian from Italy, I rewrote the article, but almost surely it needs to be checked by someone who speaks English as native, thanks! -- Blackcat 19:07, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

 Working JML1148 ^{(talk | contribs)} 10:46, 9 March 2024 (UTC)

@Blackcat:  Partly done I've copyedited up to the end of the '1960 Olympics' section, but I am expecting to be busy next week and be without access to the Internet the next, so I find it unlikely that I will finish this within a reasonable timeframe. I'm leaving this to another copyeditor who can finish this ASAP. JML1148 ^{(talk | contribs)} 06:48, 17 March 2024 (UTC)

The Avengers (2012 film)

Hello, I'm looking for a copy edit in prep for an eventual FAC nomination. -- ZooBlazer 20:44, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

 Done Sheriff | ☎ 911 | 02:21, 17 March 2024 (UTC)

Subjunctive mood in Spanish

For a future GAN. Thanks! Tony235 (talk) 06:46, 6 January 2024 (UTC)

Armando Normand

Requesting copy editing before I make further contributions to this article. Arawoke (talk) 01:59, 9 January 2024 (UTC)

Italy

It would be great to get an experience copy editor on this request I received from an it.wiki pal User:LukeWiller. I don’t think there is a MOS:OVERLINK policy on it.wiki and this article definitely suffers from that in addition to tightening the prose to reduce its size and increase its readability. Thanks! Vaselineeeeeeee^★★★ 17:22, 9 January 2024 (UTC)

Bean Station, Tennessee

This article was hastily promoted to GA in June of 2021, and survived a reassessment two months later. However, a number of issues, mostly with the prose, remained, which has prompted another reassessment that is still ongoing. A few other editors including myself have tried to address some of the issues, but I'm not sure it will be enough to save it (GAR). Bneu2013 (talk) 13:45, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

History of the National Football League

I'm currently working on a long overdue citation overhaul, but this thing could use a good deep cleaning too. Eventually I'd like to get it to GA (GAN), but we're a long way from that. Lindsey40186 (talk) 14:01, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Monique Ryan

Been to FAC and was declined, one of the key comments from that review was that the prose did not flow well. GraziePrego (talk) 04:23, 15 January 2024 (UTC)

See comments here for issues raised that need copy editing attention GraziePrego (talk) 03:29, 17 March 2024 (UTC)

Yugoslav Committee

Could someone please copyedit the Yugoslav Committee article? After the copyedit, I plan to nominate that article as a FAC. Thanks. Tomobe03 (talk) 23:55, 15 January 2024 (UTC)

You Belong with Me

For future FAC. Many thanks, Ippantekina (talk) 09:01, 19 January 2024 (UTC)

Demon (comics)

Requesting a GA-level (GAN) copyedit of this article on a graphic novel, with particular attention to the plot section for length and comprehension (see discussion at Talk:Demon (comics) § Plot summary length for relevant guidelines – the article has been tagged with {{long plot}} for a couple years and I'd like a second opinion to remove it). – Reidgreg (talk) 12:41, 20 January 2024 (UTC)

Annaatthe

Needs extreme c/e for prose/grammar issues. Kailash29792 (talk) 04:42, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

Existence

I want to prepare this article for a feature article candidacy (FAC). I have done the first round of copyediting myself but there is probably still a lot of room for improvement. Thanks in advance. Phlsph7 (talk) 14:09, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

Tsanars

Need copy editing for my future GA nominee (GAN), Tsanars. Thanks in advance! WikiEditor^123… 14:22, 25 January 2024 (UTC)

Tamil literature

List of NOPV and grammar issues. SKAG123 (talk) 05:05, 27 January 2024 (UTC)

Andy Dick

Comedian with a long history of legal problems. Bit of a messy article. Harizotoh9 (talk) 01:47, 29 January 2024 (UTC)

Jai Bhim (film)

Needs general c/e. Kailash29792 (talk) 14:06, 29 January 2024 (UTC)

Yellow (Brymo album)

I'd like to nominate this for GA (GAN) as well.  Versace1608  ^{Wanna Talk?} 16:43, 29 January 2024 (UTC)

Maximiliano Hernández Martínez

I'd like someone to copyedit this article for any issues in the prose before a future GAN and potential ACN. PizzaKing13 ^¡Hablame! 22:46, 29 January 2024 (UTC)

February 2024

Hearst Tower (Manhattan)

This page was promoted to Good Article status three years ago, but I'd like to nominate it for FAC. I would greatly appreciate a copyedit in case there were any issues I missed. Thanks in advance. – Epicgenius (talk) 03:11, 1 February 2024 (UTC)

Santi Romano

I have recently created this article on a leading Italian jurist of the 20th century: it fills a big gap in the encyclopaedia. Unfortunately my English is defective... Possible class B, class A, in the future possible GAN. In the next few days I might add some text to the article; if that's a problem for you, just leave this request aside. Thanks, Gitz (talk) (contribs) 14:28, 1 February 2024 (UTC)

Yonkers, New York

PR. A early copyedit was done in November 2023 and a PR was created since then, but I think this article could use another round of copyediting especially in the economy and gentrification section. The Cadillac Ranger (talk) 02:43, 2 February 2024 (UTC)

Note: I copy edited this article in November. I recommended that Cadillac Ranger seek a peer review (which they did), then another GOCE pass-over after implementing changes. Diff of changes since last review Wracking ^talk! 20:21, 2 February 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Wracking:, this is the link to the peer review. I have done changes including the addition of the gentrification section and started to expand the economy section by having a paragraph talk about unemployment and brewery (it is mentioned in this guide), and I will likely find more necessary information for that section. The Cadillac Ranger (talk) 21:27, 2 February 2024 (UTC)

Gensomaden Saiyuki

Requesting a copy edit for this article. Thanks. M.A.LasTroniN910^t@lk 14:39, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

Greenland ice sheet

As you can see the 5th para of the lead needs a good think - take your time. I have not read the body of the article yet but am pretty sure you could polish that up too. If you are unsure of any meaning please do not skip or guess but either tag for clarification or ask on the talk page. If I don’t know the answer InformationToKnowledge will and they may nominate it for good article later (GAN). Thank you Chidgk1 (talk) 16:59, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

Oh sorry I just noticed that InformationToKnowledge has already nominated it for good article - so should I delete this? Chidgk1 (talk) 17:17, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

It's your choice @Chidgk1:, you don't have to withdraw requests due to a nomination. If you want to remove the request, please type {{Withdrawn}} below and sign, and the bot will archive it in 24 hours or so. Noms can take a while to process anyway, and most articles can be improved by a full copy-edit. Cheers, Baffle☿gab 16:16, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

This article had just been rejected for GA entirely over copy-editing concerns. As such, I second this request, since I stand by the quality of the article's content (nearly 7k prose size, almost 200 references, nearly all of which are to academic journals, around 30 images and video files), but it is clear that there is no point in renominating until it has been looked at by veteran copyeditors. InformationToKnowledge (talk) 04:57, 1 March 2024 (UTC)

Transvestite pass

A notable and well-referenced article on a key moment in trans history: however, seems to need a copyedit to bring to Wikipedia standards. GnocchiFan (talk) 23:16, 4 February 2024 (UTC)

 Working >:3 should be done soon -Astral~(he/him/his) 18:34, 5 March 2024 (UTC)

 Partly done somewhat done? probably needs more professional help. in terms of grammar and wording i think its good for now -Astral~(he/him/his) 18:51, 5 March 2024 (UTC)

Added Partly done tag. Remember: if you leave an article partially finished, mark it as "Partly done". For future copyeditors: AstralAlley has done until §Career. Mox Eden (talk) 04:24, 9 March 2024 (UTC)

alright :3 i didnt know there was a partly done tag mb, ill keep that in mind! -Astral~(he/him/his) 15:35, 9 March 2024 (UTC)

Ali al-Sajjad

Ali al-Sajjad is a key figure in Shia Islam and the article has just undergone a major revision in preparation for GA nomination (GAN). We hope that GOCE editors would further improve the prose and accessibility of the article. Albertatiran (talk) 12:38, 8 February 2024 (UTC)

Robert Hooke

[GA] A long-standing article that I have edited heavily. My main work was to ensure adequate and verified citations, and to keep it on-topic. 𝕁𝕄𝔽 (talk) 20:34, 8 February 2024 (UTC)

Awarded GA on 17 February 2024. --𝕁𝕄𝔽 (talk) 10:31, 27 February 2024 (UTC)

Rezz

Hi, any help with this one would be appreciated. Have gotten into editing it a lot this past week. Currently assessed as start-class article, so I guess the purpose of this copy edit would be a CCN, BCN/BCR, or just a PR. Thanks so much. Soulbust (talk) 09:21, 9 February 2024 (UTC)

Thorkell (Vinland Saga)

Potential for GA.Tintor2 (talk) 19:17, 10 February 2024 (UTC)

Credit card debt

Is it possible to review Credit card debt. The article contains some tags and i think that they could be solved by copy editing. Any way thanks. GolsaGolsa (talk) 07:08, 12 February 2024 (UTC)

Battle of Praça da Sé

Based off a translation and tagged for copy editing czar 13:38, 15 February 2024 (UTC)

Illmatic

Possible FAC. Davest3r08 >:) ^(talk) 16:31, 17 February 2024 (UTC)

 Working busy atm but once im done with my education responsibilities i will begin >:3 -Astral~(he/him/his) 12:35, 6 March 2024 (UTC)

 Comment: @AstralAlley: Are you still working on this article? You have not edited it since 7 March. Mox Eden (talk) 09:27, 15 March 2024 (UTC)

still  Working, behind due to school nd sat practicing. dw! >:3 -Astral~(he/him/his) 11:31, 15 March 2024 (UTC)

Lovro Šitović

I want to promote this article to GA (GAN). It isn't very long. Thank you kindly to anyone helping. Governor Sheng (talk) 21:47, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

I'm not a member of the Guild (just in the queue for requests!) but I have an interest in Latin and a passing knowledge that it was used a lot in Croatia so gave it a light edit for native English usage. Members of the Guild should follow up; @Governor Sheng I have also left you a couple of queries in the text where I didn't quite follow what you meant. Jim Killock (talk) 16:17, 10 March 2024 (UTC)

Perihan Çınar

DYK: A reviewer requested copyediting of the article, which I had nominated for DYK. CeeGee 08:11, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

Reddyanus problematicus

I expanded the article from a research paper. Requries cleanup for styles like bold/ italic and general cleanup if necessary. ExclusiveEditor _{Notify Me!} 18:59, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

Letterpress (video game)

Requesting a copyedit for a failed FAC. TWOrantula^TM (enter the web) 06:53, 24 February 2024 (UTC)

Tornadoes of 2023

Needed for future GAN. Note for reviewer, the article is approximately 200,000 bytes. The Weather Event Writer (Talk Page) 07:11, 25 February 2024 (UTC)

Deccan wars

copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone, or spelling SKAG123 (talk) 00:38, 27 February 2024 (UTC)

Qutui Khatun

This article is about a female historical figure, and it would be nice to see it as a good article (GAN). Governor Sheng (talk) 17:23, 27 February 2024 (UTC)

SPARS

I expect to nominate this article for an A-class review (ACN) and thus request a general copy edit. Although the article was copy edited in May 2016, (prior to its Good article review) it has been reworked enough since then to benefit from a current copy edit. Thank you. Pendright (talk) 22:20, 28 February 2024 (UTC)

Charlemagne

This article is currently at GAN, and the reviewer has suggested a formal CE as an improvement. Seltaeb Eht (talk) 00:50, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

March 2024

Narwhal

I'd like a thorough copy edit of this article in preparation for FAC. Thanks. 20 upper (talk) 05:08, 1 March 2024 (UTC)

Climate crisis

On this mid-sized and fairly important article, there is a dispute between two veteran editors over a range of copyediting-related matters which appears to show no signs of being resolved adequately in the near future. I believe you can help a lot. InformationToKnowledge (talk) 08:35, 1 March 2024 (UTC)

Us and Us Only

Possible GAN. MusicforthePeople (talk) 09:28, 2 March 2024 (UTC)

Jonathan Baldwin Turner

My mentee (Creative Lizzie) has been improving this article, but they could use some help wikifying/avoiding flowery language/etc. Citations are also formatted incorrectly. I am not a great copyeditor, so some help would be appreciated! HouseBlaster (talk · he/him) 17:05, 2 March 2024 (UTC)

Eleanor of Castile

Hi there, I've recently made a substantial rewrite of this article about a medieval English Queen and ensured that it is cited throughout. The copy was in a very poor state and the basics are done, but it could really do with a second look by someone less familiar with the topic. I intend to take it to GA (GAN) soon, having recently done the same with the Edict of Expulsion. Jim Killock (talk) 08:47, 3 March 2024 (UTC)

American popular music

Sprawling article on an important general topic that needs a copyedit. Harizotoh9 (talk) 09:14, 3 March 2024 (UTC)

Monica Bellucci

I am requesting the time and kindness of a native English speaker to do a copyedit before submitting the article for GA nomination (GAN). I took the initiative to write in British English. Thank you in advance. Oroborvs (talk) 17:16, 3 March 2024 (UTC)

Rashmika Mandanna

Requesting copy-edit for GAN. Thanks! Iknowthingsaboutstuff1 (talk) 03:17, 6 March 2024 (UTC)

Edict of Expulsion

This is currently a FAC but one of the reviewers has suggested the article could do with a copy edit. I've gone through the text twice again myself after the request but it is always better for someone new to take a look. If anyone has time, I don't think this is an especially long job, as four or five people have taken a read through now, but it would definitely improve the chances of getting this important topic for English and Jewish history to FA status. Jim Killock (talk) 19:13, 6 March 2024 (UTC)

Dream Hoarders

This has been expanded upon, but I think it would benefit from copyediting in terms of putting bullet points in prose and other style issues. Many thanks in advance. GnocchiFan (talk) 15:35, 10 March 2024 (UTC)

Kalorie Karbdashian-Williams

Requesting a copy edit for this Good article nominee (GAN). Thanks in advance! --Another Believer _(Talk) 15:45, 10 March 2024 (UTC)

Teardown (video game)

FAC: Hello everyone! I would like to bring my favourite game of 2022 to FAC and feel like it could use some copyediting. Please also look over image captions and alt texts. Regards, IceWelder [✉] 12:21, 11 March 2024 (UTC)

Putumayo genocide

Requesting a copy edit of the Putumayo genocide article prior to the further contribution of information and a GAN. Arawoke (talk) 21:51, 11 March 2024 (UTC)

Crono

Small article with potential for GAN.Tintor2 (talk) 00:02, 13 March 2024 (UTC)

Mercedes Iman Diamond

Submitting a request for this Good article nominee (GAN). Thanks in advance! --Another Believer _(Talk) 00:44, 14 March 2024 (UTC)

Wonderland (The Charlatans album)

Possible GAN. MusicforthePeople (talk) 17:21, 14 March 2024 (UTC)

U.S. Route 101

I plan to nominate this article for FAC sometime in the future, pending a few more additions once I wrap up some research. SounderBruce 21:41, 14 March 2024 (UTC)

Dead Internet theory

For a good article nomination (GAN). Davest3r08 >:) ^(talk) 13:08, 15 March 2024 (UTC)

Ada Wong

After several attempt to rewrite, I think with all the edits going on including vandalism; it needs to be copyedited. GreenishPickle! (🔔) 13:38, 16 March 2024 (UTC)