Talk:American bullfrog/GA1

GA Review

I am reviewing this article.--Redtigerxyz (talk) 11:38, 25 September 2008 (UTC)

GA review (see here for criteria)

1. It is reasonably well written.

   a (prose): b (MoS):

2. It is factually accurate and verifiable.

   a (references): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR):

3. It is broad in its coverage.

   a (major aspects): b (focused):

4. It follows the neutral point of view policy.

   Fair representation without bias:

5. It is stable.

   No edit wars etc.:

6. It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate.

   a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):

7. Overall:

   Pass/Fail:

• Lead is too short.
• There are many 1-2 sentences paragraphs, which should be minimized "since they can inhibit the flow of the text". Also, "Short paragraphs and single sentences generally do not warrant their own subheading". (WP:LAYOUT) Merge sentences to form bigger paras. A reorganization may be needed.
• Wikipedia does not encourage "Trivia".
• Description of tadpoles, Habitats, Geographical distribution, Predators (if any): missing.
• page numbers for many references are missing.
• Article discusses only about N. America, what about Japan, Cuba and Europe, where the frogs are also found? [1]
• Text is sandwiched between infobox and image. Move image. Also, "It is often preferable to place images of faces so that the face or eyes look toward the text." MOS
• "The head is usually mostly green." "Similar species inhabiting, with the bullfrog, permanent water body shorelines, include the green frog (Rana clamitans) and pig frog (Rana grylio)" Text needs to be polished.

RESULT: GA FAIL --Redtigerxyz (talk) 12:02, 25 September 2008 (UTC)

Comments

The article on the American bullfrog is somewhat complete, with sections regarding reproduction, growth and development and feeding. However, I find the sections on reproduction and growth to be very short, with only about 3 to 5 sentences. The article does mention amplexus, an important term relating to how male amphibians grasp the female with his front legs during the mating process, there is minimal detail about the overall mating process. I would like to see more details about how female-choice is involved when females choose based on good laying sites; the article only mentions males’ calls as an attractive factor for females. The article only briefly mentions the development and habitats of the bullfrog, but spends a couple paragraphs discussing the relationship of the frog with humans. Some possible additions may include the bullfrog’s interaction with other animals as well as its own social behaviors other than mating. Although not comprehensive and lacking in overall paragraph content, the article is professionally written.Njoymusic2 (talk) 19:49, 25 September 2012 (UTC)

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