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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

February 2015

House of Plantagenet

THis was given a copy edit as recently as early 2014 but as a result of a failed attempt at reaching featured article status has undergone a near total rewrite. Copy editing help to get this up to scratch before a second attempt would be gratefully received. It would be good to create an exemplar House of ... article. Many thanks Norfolkbigfish (talk) 16:24, 19 February 2015 (UTC)

 Working --Biblioworm 15:03, 20 April 2015 (UTC)

Pinged Biblioworm, since it's been a while. Miniapolis 17:09, 16 May 2015 (UTC)

@Biblioworm: - any idea when this ce might complete? It would be good to get this article a A-class review but only after the ceNorfolkbigfish (talk) 16:48, 27 May 2015 (UTC)

What a coincidence that you should mention that, because I was actually copy editing the article when you made your comment. Anyway, it shouldn't be too long now; probably one week, or two at the very most. --Biblioworm 17:18, 27 May 2015 (UTC)

 Partly done. I do wish that I could continue copy editing this article, but I simply cannot. (Please see the note that I left on my talk page.) For anyone who continues this copy edit, I have completed everything up to and including the third paragraph of the "Expansion in Britain" section, and all the lineage lists below that. Thanks. --Biblioworm 01:59, 17 June 2015 (UTC)

May 2015

Utica, New York

I believe the article is in borderline brilliant shape as far as content is concerned, but before it is reviewed for GA I think it would beneficial if the experts could check for grammatical mistakes, odd prose, etc. Buffaboy ^talk 19:26, 9 May 2015 (UTC)

 Working Miniapolis 17:34, 15 June 2015 (UTC)

Thanks, it's been a long time coming. Buffaboy ^talk 20:13, 15 June 2015 (UTC)

We do our best :-). Miniapolis 01:00, 17 June 2015 (UTC)

Buddy Holly

After a big expansion, I'm aiming to take it to GA. I consider the content already complete, but as usual I don't really trust my raw redactions.--GDuwenTell me! 18:05, 12 May 2015 (UTC)

 Working - Cheers, Baffle gab1978 (talk) 21:37, 16 June 2015 (UTC)

Elmer Ernest Southard

This is a GA that I would like to take to FA. I've recently added some biographical info. I'm inexperienced at FA nominations, and I'd like a fresh set of eyes on the article anyway. Thanks! EricEnfermero (Talk) 09:46, 20 May 2015 (UTC)

Drushyam

I want to take this article to GA status and want to get it copy-edited thoroughly before i could nominate it thanks to my very poor English skills. Thank you. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 11:23, 20 May 2015 (UTC)

 Working ← scribbleink ^ᗧHᗣT 06:17, 15 June 2015 (UTC)

Bulgars

The article nominated for GA status, but think is in better condition than the article above. A thorough copy-editing would be helpful. Thank you in advance. Crovata (talk) 18:33, 20 May 2015 (UTC)

 Working - Studied the Bulgars a bit this year; I look forward to this one. Pax Verbum 14:06, 16 June 2015 (UTC)

Never mind; looking at the history, it seems that someone else is already going through and completing an extensive copy edit. @Folklore1: Would you like to mark this one as in-progress? Looks like you are doing good work! Pax Verbum 14:14, 16 June 2015 (UTC)

I'm doing some work on it right now, but don't know if I'll get around to finishing it today. Then I'll be away from my computer and unable to do more on it until June 22. Folklore1 (talk) 18:30, 16 June 2015 (UTC)

Palmyra

This article was promoted to GA and I got feedback that it is an FA material. I think it will need the attention of an English expert considering that my skills are not that high. Thanks.--Attar-Aram syria (talk) 11:01, 21 May 2015 (UTC)

Human sexuality

This article could really do with some large-scale copyediting. Any help here would be appreciated. – Zumoarirodoka ^(talk) 16:49, 21 May 2015 (UTC)

I've had a go at the introduction - just the grammar though. I'll look at the sources when I've done a few more paragraphs. Best to do it in one hit. Cari-Su (talk) 09:04, 16 June 2015 (UTC)

Nature-versus-nurture debate half-done.Cari-Su (talk) 09:53, 16 June 2015 (UTC)

Masculinity

As the article currently stands, I think that the tone of this article is quite confusing, and I believe the article would benefit greatly from a going over by the GOCE. I truly appreciate any help which you could do for this article. – Zumoarirodoka ^(talk) 13:52, 22 May 2015 (UTC)

P.T. (demo)

I decided to expand on the artice after the article was proposed to be merged. Though it appears saved to be merged for now. I don't necessarily trust my edits to be all correct grammatically and fluently. I do believe it maybe has potential for GA when every nook and cranny gets straightened out. Jhenderson ⁷⁷⁷ 15:22, 22 May 2015 (UTC)

I am putting this  On hold until the merge discussion is complete. Articles submitted to this Requests page need to be relatively stable. When the merge discussion concludes, this hold can be cancelled. – Jonesey95 (talk) 15:30, 22 May 2015 (UTC)

Makes sense. I will wait. Jhenderson ⁷⁷⁷ 15:55, 22 May 2015 (UTC)

The merge discussion is complete now. Jhenderson ⁷⁷⁷ 02:54, 28 May 2015 (UTC)

Nea Salamis Famagusta

Good article nomination planned. Need help with the language. Thank you. Xaris333 (talk) 11:38, 24 May 2015 (UTC)

Malaysia–Vietnam relations

I want to renominate this as a GA, but seeing some notes in the former reassessment page as a suggestion, It is necessary to do some copy-edit on this article. Thank you. ~ Muffin Wizard ^;) 12:10, 24 May 2015 (UTC)

Arts University Bournemouth

This article could really do with some large-scale copyediting because it was probably mainly written by the marketing department of the university. I have added a lot of good sources and more neutral information, it just needs a good read through. Any help here would be appreciated. Proficient-moose (talk) 13:14, 25 May 2015 (UTC)

I had a job interview here once! The article reads well, there are a few grammatical errors - I'll correct them now. Excellent work on the sources btw. Cari-Su (talk) 12:32 15 June 2015 (UTC)

 Done Do you want to have a read through? I've done the grammar, found a reference, and re-worded some long sentences. Cari-Su (talk) 13:23 15 June 2015 (UTC)

Juan Manuel de Rosas

Rosas is one of the most famous Argentines in History, having ruled with an iron grip his home country for decades and engaged in several wars, including with the Empire of Brazil. The article is full ready to be nominated for FA, but I need to be sure that the writing is great. --Lecen (talk) 18:22, 26 May 2015 (UTC)

Rajiv Gandhi

I want to promote it to GA status. RRD13 দেবজ্যোতি (talk) 10:25, 27 May 2015 (UTC)

Owen Tudor

The article for this relatively obscure but dynastically important man has been completely rewritten from its Start Class origins. A copy edit now before moving it to GAN would be greatly appreciated. Thx Norfolkbigfish (talk) 08:05, 28 May 2015 (UTC)

The Legend of Zorro

Request copy edit on Antonia Bandera and Catherine Zeta-Jones' 2005 film The Legend of Zorro. Thanks. NeoBatfreak (talk) 21:17, 28 May 2015 (UTC)

Rafael Peralta

• Rafael Peralta (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Request copy editing for the article of the late Sergeant Peralta. I would like to nominate it for good article review after copy editing occurs, and would like an uninvolved editor to take a look at it for copy editing. Thanks in advance.--RightCowLeftCoast (talk) 03:08, 29 May 2015 (UTC)

Roberto Cofresí

An old GA that has undergone a shift from the folkloric depictions of its subject to a more historical revision. A copy edit is the most notable step missing before proceeding to peer review and later A-class and FA nominations. The issues are based on syntax and most likely typos, as I'm not a native English-speaker and these can go over my head. Thanks for your time. - Caribbean~H.Q. 10:30, 29 May 2015 (UTC)

June 2015

Kadhalikka Neramillai

A GAN is possible. Kailash29792 (talk) 07:33, 1 June 2015 (UTC)

Cheshire, Connecticut, home invasion murders

Article could need some c/e. Thanks.--BabbaQ (talk) 15:58, 1 June 2015 (UTC)

 Working ← KieranTribe (talk) 10:39, 2 June 2015 (UTC)

No edits yet, so pinged KieranTribe. Miniapolis 17:07, 9 June 2015 (UTC)

See my talk page. Working on it in a word document.

Lone Wolf v. Hitchcock

In preparation for a run at Featured Article. Thanks. GregJackP Boomer! 04:42, 3 June 2015 (UTC)

Dreaming of You (album)

I redone the article after its many failed attempts at both FAC and GAN. An editor suggested that I should give this important article a retry at bringing it to GA status. Thanks, jona^(talk) 02:55, 4 June 2015 (UTC)

Romney Literary Society

This article was recently approved as a Did you know? article and has been nominated for Good Article status review. I'd kindly like to ask for a copyedit so that this article could continue to Featured Article review, following GA status. Thanks! -- West Virginian (talk) 02:03, 5 June 2015 (UTC)

Trapito

Short article about a type of criminals of Argentina. DYK process requires copyedit; I'm not sure what needs to be fixed. Cambalachero (talk) 18:52, 5 June 2015 (UTC)

Mayabazar

Currently being peer reviewed and being aimed for FA, this article requires a thorough copy-edit in order to survive at FAC. Yours sincerely, Pavanjandhyala (talk) 06:05, 9 June 2015 (UTC)

Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151

This article has been substantially rewritten, with an aim of putting it for FAC. I could use some assistance in a copy-edit to get an idea of today's standards for FA, drop-in comments are certainly welcomed too. - Mailer Diablo 08:10, 9 June 2015 (UTC)

Reign of Fire (film)

Request copy edit on Christian Bale's 2002 post-apocalyptic action adventure film. Thanks. NeoBatfreak (talk) 06:10, 10 June 2015 (UTC)

Robert White (attorney general)

This article was recently approved as a Did you know? article and has been nominated for Good Article status review. I'd kindly like to ask for a copyedit so that this article could continue to Featured Article review, following its achievement of GA status. Thanks! -- West Virginian (talk) 18:53, 10 June 2015 (UTC)

Man Down (song)

The only two articles I have ever nominated at FAC really struggle. So I'm listing "Man Down" to be copyedited to try and see where I'm going wrong. It's only a short article.  — Calvin999 07:58, 11 June 2015 (UTC)

Sheila Florance

Article has been through an expansion. Needs c/e and part of the article reads like a fan article.--BabbaQ (talk) 22:05, 11 June 2015 (UTC)

Bahadur Shah I

I want to promote it to GA. RRD13 দেবজ্যোতি (talk) 14:24, 12 June 2015 (UTC)

Ladislaus IV of Hungary

The article is about a king of Hungary who was excommunicated by the Church and assassinated by Cumans. The article should thoroughly be copyedited before its GAN. Thank you for your time. Borsoka (talk) 08:38, 14 June 2015 (UTC)

Bug Juice

Could someone please look at this article, especially the history and production section? I wrote that section, but feel like it's a little clunky and lacks flow and cohesion. Melonkelon (talk) 10:39, 14 June 2015 (UTC)

• Comment I had a go at History and Production. How does that read? Cari-Su (talk) 12.14, 15 June 2015 (UTC)

Jesus for President

I intend to submit this article for a good article nomination and I think that it would be better prepared if it first received an independent copy-edit. Neelix (talk) 00:43, 16 June 2015 (UTC)

Ayers Rock (band)

shaidar cuebiyar and CaesarsPalaceDude request that this article be copyedited, and on completion, we will nominate the article for GA status. In the longer term, we may attempt to bring it up to FA standard, so comments intended to help us in this regard would be greatly appreciated. CaesarsPalaceDude (talk) 08:33, 16 June 2015 (UTC)

Ankylosaurus

To prepare for FAC. FunkMonk (talk) 14:06, 16 June 2015 (UTC)