Talk:Round & Round (Selena Gomez & the Scene song)/GA2

GA Review

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Reviewer: Plarem (talk · contribs) 20:13, 20 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Criteria

Further information: WP:WIAGA

Well-written:

(a) the prose is clear, concise, and understandable to an appropriately broad audience; spelling and grammar are correct; and

(b) it complies with the Manual of Style guidelines for lead sections, layout, words to watch, fiction, and list incorporation.^[1]

Verifiable with no original research:

(a) it contains a list of all references (sources of information), presented in accordance with the layout style guideline;

(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);^[2] and

(c) it contains no original research.

Broad in its coverage:

(a) it addresses the main aspects of the topic;^[3] and

(b) it stays focused on the topic without going into unnecessary detail (see summary style).

Neutral: it represents viewpoints fairly and without editorial bias, giving due weight to each.
Stable: it does not change significantly from day to day because of an ongoing edit war or content dispute.

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Illustrated, if possible, by media such as images, video, or audio:

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(a) media are tagged with their copyright statuses, and valid non-free use rationales are provided for non-free content; and

(b) media are relevant to the topic, and have suitable captions.^[6]

Review

Well-written:

Criteria	Notes	Result
(a) (prose)	Please complete the points kindly listed by Hekerui.	Fail
(b) (MoS)	The article passes Manual of Style.	Pass

Verifiable with no original research:

Criteria	Notes	Result
(a) (references)	'Track listing' 'UK Promo CD Single' is not referenced.	Fail
(b) (citations to reliable sources)	The reviewer has no notes here.	Pass
(c) (original research)	The reviewer has no notes here.	Pass

Broad in its coverage:

Criteria	Notes	Result
(a) (major aspects)	The article has all the major aspects.	Pass
(b) (focused)	The article is focused on the subject.	Pass

Neutral: it represents viewpoints fairly and without editorial bias, giving due weight to each.

Notes	Result
Neutral: it represents viewpoints fairly and without bias, giving due weight to each.	Pass

Stable: it does not change significantly from day to day because of an ongoing edit war or content dispute.

Notes	Result
Stable: it does not change significantly from day to day because of an ongoing edit war or content dispute.	Pass

Illustrated, if possible, by media such as images, video, or audio:

Criteria	Notes	Result
(a) (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales)	The reviewer has no notes here.	Pass
(b) (appropriate use with suitable captions)	The reviewer has no notes here.	Pass

Result

Result	Notes
Fail	Failed, no edits since 18 December.

Discussion

Ask questions if there is a need for that. – Plarem ^{(User talk contribs)} 20:33, 20 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

FAILED – Plarem ^{(User talk contribs)} 11:18, 27 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Additional Notes

^ Compliance with other aspects of the Manual of Style, or the Manual of Style mainpage or subpages of the guides listed, is not required for good articles.
^ Either parenthetical references or footnotes can be used for in-line citations, but not both in the same article.
^ This requirement is significantly weaker than the "comprehensiveness" required of featured articles; it allows shorter articles, articles that do not cover every major fact or detail, and overviews of large topics.
^ Vandalism reversions, proposals to split or merge content, good faith improvements to the page (such as copy editing), and changes based on reviewers' suggestions do not apply. Nominations for articles that are unstable because of unconstructive editing should be placed on hold.
^ Other media, such as video and sound clips, are also covered by this criterion.
^ The presence of images is not, in itself, a requirement. However, if images (or other media) with acceptable copyright status are appropriate and readily available, then some such images should be provided.

Additional comments

Lead

The lead sentence "critics taking note of the song's instant attraction beyond the expected demographic" is vague since the demographic is not mentioned.
"second highest charting single" "behind 'Who Says'" - the song did not chart behind the other song but later
according to whom did the single chart "moderately" in other countries? that sounds like original research
"The song's lyrics speak of a relationship going around in circles." - one can rephrase that image, it makes no sense as such
what is "the song's middle eight"? that should be explained when it comes up
"Kylie Minogue circa 2001" and "Kesha-esque" should be attributed, these are opinions and not matter-of-fact

Reception

"praised Gomez's vocal maturity and rock edge likely thanks to producer" - the sentence does not flow well, should be clarified, the reviewer thinks the "edge" is likely to the producer
the section uses many quotes whose ideas can be paraphrased in own words - we should try to minimize usage of copyrighted material
the use of non-intuitive piped linked is deprecated
wikilinks in quotes should be avoided per MOS:LINK - specifically the links to Miley Cyrus, Can't Be Tamed and Hilary Duff
"Propelled by a debut at number fifteen on the US Hot Digital Songs chart ..." - this suggests causality where none exists for effect, please use plain language
"The song performed moderately in international markets." - this statement is unsourced and sounds like original research, as mentioned above

Music video

"The filming of the video was made by Phillip Andelman..." - this is unclear, was he the director? if so, why not simply state that?
"donning spy apparel", "and other duties" - these statements are unclear/vague
the Nadine Cheung statement can be rephrased in one's own words and does not need to be copy-pasted in the article

I would like to see these issues addressed before a reassessment is considered. Hekerui (talk) 20:51, 20 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I must thank-you for this review. I am sorry if I made any inconvenience. – Plarem ^{(User talk contribs)} 21:40, 20 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

[1] Compliance with other aspects of the Manual of Style, or the Manual of Style mainpage or subpages of the guides listed, is not required for good articles.

[2] Either parenthetical references or footnotes can be used for in-line citations, but not both in the same article.

[3] This requirement is significantly weaker than the "comprehensiveness" required of featured articles; it allows shorter articles, articles that do not cover every major fact or detail, and overviews of large topics.

[4] Vandalism reversions, proposals to split or merge content, good faith improvements to the page (such as copy editing), and changes based on reviewers' suggestions do not apply. Nominations for articles that are unstable because of unconstructive editing should be placed on hold.

[5] Other media, such as video and sound clips, are also covered by this criterion.

[6] The presence of images is not, in itself, a requirement. However, if images (or other media) with acceptable copyright status are appropriate and readily available, then some such images should be provided.

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