Talk:George Rogers Clark National Historical Park/GA1
GA Review
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GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria
This article is in decent shape, but it needs more work before it becomes a Good Article.
- Is it well written?
- A. The prose is clear and concise, and the spelling and grammar are correct:
- In the lead, it would be best to add the first names of Presidents' Coolidge and Roosevelt, for your reader. In the History section, "last major Classical style memorial" constructed in the United States[5]," the comma should come before the source. In the Structures section, "A concrete floodwall built in Classical style to protect the memorial and Vincennes", is "Classical" supposed to be capitalize? In the Currently section, "In Late July 2008", "Late" is not supposed to be capitalized.
Done
- Check.
- In the lead, it would be best to add the first names of Presidents' Coolidge and Roosevelt, for your reader. In the History section, "last major Classical style memorial" constructed in the United States[5]," the comma should come before the source. In the Structures section, "A concrete floodwall built in Classical style to protect the memorial and Vincennes", is "Classical" supposed to be capitalize? In the Currently section, "In Late July 2008", "Late" is not supposed to be capitalized.
- B. It complies with the manual of style guidelines for lead sections, layout, words to watch, fiction, and list incorporation:
- Dates need to be unlinked, per here. In the lead, spell out ---> "Lt. Col.", I mean I know what it is, but how 'bout your reader. In the Structures section, wouldn't this ---> "4' by 9' by 11'" have to be converted in measurements? The article tends to have "red links", if they don't have articles, it would be best to un-link them, per here.
- Done
- Half-check. The infobox still has dates linked.
- Done--King Bedford I Seek his grace 22:02, 27 January 2009 (UTC)
- Check.
- Half-check. The infobox still has dates linked.
- Dates need to be unlinked, per here. In the lead, spell out ---> "Lt. Col.", I mean I know what it is, but how 'bout your reader. In the Structures section, wouldn't this ---> "4' by 9' by 11'" have to be converted in measurements? The article tends to have "red links", if they don't have articles, it would be best to un-link them, per here.
- A. The prose is clear and concise, and the spelling and grammar are correct:
- Is it verifiable with no original research, as shown by a source spot-check?
- A. It contains a list of all references (sources of information), presented in accordance with the layout style guideline:
- References 2, 3, 4, and 9 are missing Publisher info. In the Currently section, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime restoration project, and is critically needed for the long-term preservation of the Clark Memorial", the source should be mentioned after the quote has concluded, per here and here. Also, Reference 8 is a dead link.
- Done
- Check.
- References 2, 3, 4, and 9 are missing Publisher info. In the Currently section, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime restoration project, and is critically needed for the long-term preservation of the Clark Memorial", the source should be mentioned after the quote has concluded, per here and here. Also, Reference 8 is a dead link.
- B. Reliable sources are cited inline. All content that could reasonably be challenged, except for plot summaries and that which summarizes cited content elsewhere in the article, must be cited no later than the end of the paragraph (or line if the content is not in prose):
- Does Reference 2 cover all this ---> "The memorial is placed where Fort Sackville is believed to have been established; no archeological evidence has shown the exact location, but it is undoubtedly within the park's boundaries. The episode being commemorated marked the finest moment in General George Rogers Clark's life. He was sent by the state of Virginia to protect their interest in the Old Northwest. His 1778-1779 campaign included the founding of Louisville, Kentucky and the capture of British forts in the lower Ohio and Mississippi valleys. Forces under Clark's command had captured Fort Sackville months before, but when notified that British forces under Henry Hamilton had retaken the fort, Clark led a desperate march to retake the fort again for the American cause, succeeding on February 25, 1779. This led to the newly United States being able to claim control of what would become the modern day states of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin in the Treaty of Paris (1783)"? In the Structures section, is there a source for this ---> "The interior includes a full complement of murals by Ezra Winter"?
- Done
- Check.
- Does Reference 2 cover all this ---> "The memorial is placed where Fort Sackville is believed to have been established; no archeological evidence has shown the exact location, but it is undoubtedly within the park's boundaries. The episode being commemorated marked the finest moment in General George Rogers Clark's life. He was sent by the state of Virginia to protect their interest in the Old Northwest. His 1778-1779 campaign included the founding of Louisville, Kentucky and the capture of British forts in the lower Ohio and Mississippi valleys. Forces under Clark's command had captured Fort Sackville months before, but when notified that British forces under Henry Hamilton had retaken the fort, Clark led a desperate march to retake the fort again for the American cause, succeeding on February 25, 1779. This led to the newly United States being able to claim control of what would become the modern day states of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin in the Treaty of Paris (1783)"? In the Structures section, is there a source for this ---> "The interior includes a full complement of murals by Ezra Winter"?
- C. It contains no original research:
- D. It contains no copyright violations nor plagiarism:
- A. It contains a list of all references (sources of information), presented in accordance with the layout style guideline:
- Is it broad in its coverage?
- A. It addresses the main aspects of the topic:
- B. It stays focused on the topic without going into unnecessary detail (see summary style):
- A. It addresses the main aspects of the topic:
- Is it neutral?
- It represents viewpoints fairly and without editorial bias, giving due weight to each:
- It represents viewpoints fairly and without editorial bias, giving due weight to each:
- Is it stable?
- It does not change significantly from day to day because of an ongoing edit war or content dispute:
- It does not change significantly from day to day because of an ongoing edit war or content dispute:
- Is it illustrated, if possible, by images?
- A. Images are tagged with their copyright status, and valid non-free use rationales are provided for non-free content:
- B. Images are relevant to the topic, and have suitable captions:
- A. Images are tagged with their copyright status, and valid non-free use rationales are provided for non-free content:
- Overall:
- Pass or Fail:
- If the statements above can be answered, I will pass the article. Good luck with improving this article!
- Pass or Fail:
-- ThinkBlue (Hit BLUE) 20:08, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
Yes, ref #2 covers all. Everything has been fixed.--King Bedford I Seek his grace 21:41, 27 January 2009 (UTC)
- Thank you to King Bedford for getting the stuff I left at the talk page, because I have gone off and placed the article as GA. Congrats. ;) -- ThinkBlue (Hit BLUE) 22:08, 27 January 2009 (UTC)
- No, thank you. :D --King Bedford I Seek his grace 22:21, 27 January 2009 (UTC)