Talk:Cape cobra/GA2
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Reviewer: Cwmhiraeth (talk · contribs) 11:04, 9 May 2014 (UTC)
- I propose to review this article and will post some preliminary comments within a day or two. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:04, 9 May 2014 (UTC)
- It should be noted that the nominator is indeffed for sockpuppetry and will not be able to respond to queries. /~huesatlum/ 13:05, 9 May 2014 (UTC)
- Thank you for that information. I will make some comments and see if anyone wants to step into the breach. If not I will see if the article reaches the GA criteria as it is and pass or fail it in the normal way. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:12, 9 May 2014 (UTC)
- It should be noted that the nominator is indeffed for sockpuppetry and will not be able to respond to queries. /~huesatlum/ 13:05, 9 May 2014 (UTC)
First reading
[edit]- The lead should provide a summary of what is found in the body of the text. Currently it includes information not mentioned elsewhere and misses out things that should be included.
- You need references for the vernacular names.
- Some paragraphs do not contain any references.
- "The connection with snow is obscure, but might have been suggested by discoloration of the first preserved specimens received by taxonomists in Europe." - This statement sounds like OR and needs a source.
- " Linnaeus first described Naja nivea in 1758." - Repetition.
- In the Biology section, you need to either use the plural or the singular, and not keep changing between the two.
- "The preferred habitat of the species is fynbos, bushveld, karoo scrubland, arid savanna, the Namib desert and the Kalahari desert." - You can't just change from types of habitat to the two deserts in this sentence.
- "... robbing the nests of the Sociable Weaver." - This behaviour is mentioned twice.
- Some information in the Venom section needs citations.
- That's all for now. If nobody responds, I will look further at the criteria in a week's time. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:42, 9 May 2014 (UTC)
Criteria
[edit]1. Well written?:
- Prose quality:
- The prose needs some attention. Variation in the use of plural and singular. (The snake, it, they etc.)
- Manual of Style compliance:
- The lead needs expansion and some parts of the lead are not included in other parts of the text.
2. Factually accurate and verifiable?:
- References to sources:
- Further citations needed.
- Citations to reliable sources:
- The sources used appear reliable
- No original research:
- Possibly
3. Broad in coverage?:
- Major aspects:
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- Focused:
4. Reflects a neutral point of view?:
- Fair representation without bias:
5. Reasonably stable?
- No edit wars, etc. :
6. Illustrated by images, when possible and appropriate?:
- Images are copyright tagged, and non-free images have fair use rationales:
- Images are provided where possible and appropriate, with suitable captions:
Overall:
- Pass or Fail:
- No attempt has been made to improve the article in the ten days since I started this review. It needs more work as outlined above to bring it to GA standard. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:31, 19 May 2014 (UTC)