Talk:Joseph Desha/GA1

GA Review

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Hi! I'll be reviewing this article for GA status, and should have the full review up shortly. Dana boomer (talk) 23:39, 8 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

GA review (see here for criteria)

It is reasonably well written.
a (prose): b (MoS):
The length of the lead makes this article a little top-heavy. Two to three paragraphs would probably be a bit more appropriate. At the same time, however, it could use more a sentence on his life after his governorship, as currently he apparently just drops off the face of the earth :)

I've trimmed the lead significantly; I think it'll pass muster now. Also, it isn't really unusual for some of the politicians I write about to "drop off the face of the earth" in terms of notable actions following their political careers. I have tried to touch this up a little, though. Acdixon ^{(talk • contribs • count)} 00:44, 9 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

In the Early life and career section, his wife's name is spelled as Margaret, while in the Later life and death section it is spelled Margret.

Yep, that's my fault. Just wasn't paying attention. Good catch. It's fixed now. Acdixon ^{(talk • contribs • count)} 00:44, 9 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

It is factually accurate and verifiable.
a (references): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR):
I see the work by Bevins listed in the References section, but not used for an in-line citation. Also the Payne-Desha House ref.

I've moved these to a Further Reading section. I think they were added by another editor, and I didn't pay attention to the fact that they hadn't been cited. Acdixon ^{(talk • contribs • count)} 00:44, 9 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Does ref 13 (Kentucky's Governors) refer to the Bussey ref? If so, could you list it the same way you do #14, as just author and page number, please.

Yes; again, this cite was added by another editor and I forgot to change it. Thanks. Acdixon ^{(talk • contribs • count)} 00:44, 9 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I've added a fact tag in one spot where I would like to see a reference.

Cited now. Not sure how I failed to cite it in the first place. Acdixon ^{(talk • contribs • count)} 00:44, 9 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

It is broad in its coverage.
a (major aspects): b (focused):
It follows the neutral point of view policy.
Fair representation without bias:
It is stable.
No edit wars etc.:
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):
Overall:
Pass/Fail:
Just a few issues with references and prose, so I am placing the review on hold. Please let me know if you have any questions. Dana boomer (talk) 00:02, 9 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for another great review. I really appreciate all the work you're doing to help with the massive number of GA noms outstanding at the moment. Let me know if I need to do anything else to get this article passed. Acdixon ^{(talk • contribs • count)} 00:44, 9 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Everything looks good, so I'm going to pass the article to GA status. I really enjoy reading your articles for GA reviews - they're well-written, well-referenced and on a subject that I enjoy learning about! Dana boomer (talk) 15:22, 9 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]