Talk:Run to You (Bryan Adams song)/GA2
GA Review
[edit]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 Writing and recording section, write out "1984" instead of having it "84".
Done
- Check. -- ThinkBlue (Hit BLUE) 14:58, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
- In the Writing and recording section, write out "1984" instead of having it "84".
- B. It complies with the manual of style guidelines for lead sections, layout, words to watch, fiction, and list incorporation:
- In the lead, italicize "Billboard", per here. Dates need to be un-linked, per here. In the Release and reception section, "summer of 1984", needs a season differing in different part of the world, a different wording than autumn or fall should be picked, per here. Same section, fix "18 October 1984" ---> "October 18, 1984". Same section, italicize "Billboard". Done
- Half-check. -- ThinkBlue (Hit BLUE) 14:58, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
- Check. -- ThinkBlue (Hit BLUE) 19:40, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
- Half-check. -- ThinkBlue (Hit BLUE) 14:58, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
- In the lead, italicize "Billboard", per here. Dates need to be un-linked, per here. In the Release and reception section, "summer of 1984", needs a season differing in different part of the world, a different wording than autumn or fall should be picked, per here. Same section, fix "18 October 1984" ---> "October 18, 1984". Same section, italicize "Billboard".
- 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:
- 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):
- Is there a source for this ---> "Run to You" was released in the summer of 1984 and became one of the most successful songs from Reckless on the American rock charts and arguably one of Adams most recognizable and popular songs. "Run to You" was released worldwide on the 18 October 1984. The song reached the top ten on the Mainstream Rock Tracks and was Adams first number one hit on the Mainstream Rock Tracks and number six on the Billboard Hot 100. "Run to You" reached the top twenty on the Canadian album chart and remained in the top twenty for seven weeks. "Run to You" was the highest Canadian chart positions Adams had reached at the time of release and the first top twenty single in Canada."Run to You" was released the following month and peaked at the top ten in Ireland at number 8 and reached the top twenty on the UK Singles Chart at eleven and was his second single to chart in Europe"? Done
- Check. -- ThinkBlue (Hit BLUE) 14:58, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
- Is there a source for this ---> "Run to You" was released in the summer of 1984 and became one of the most successful songs from Reckless on the American rock charts and arguably one of Adams most recognizable and popular songs. "Run to You" was released worldwide on the 18 October 1984. The song reached the top ten on the Mainstream Rock Tracks and was Adams first number one hit on the Mainstream Rock Tracks and number six on the Billboard Hot 100. "Run to You" reached the top twenty on the Canadian album chart and remained in the top twenty for seven weeks. "Run to You" was the highest Canadian chart positions Adams had reached at the time of release and the first top twenty single in Canada."Run to You" was released the following month and peaked at the top ten in Ireland at number 8 and reached the top twenty on the UK Singles Chart at eleven and was his second single to chart in Europe"?
- 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) 21:11, 16 September 2008 (UTC)
- Thank you to BBHS 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) 19:40, 17 September 2008 (UTC)