Talk:Idlewild and Soak Zone/GA1

GA Review

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GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria

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This article is in decent shape, but it needs more work before it becomes a Good Article.

1. Is it well written?

   A. The prose is clear and concise, and the spelling and grammar are correct:

   In the Kennywood era: 1983–2007 section, "In 1983" and "In 1989" it would be best if there was a comma placed after "1983" and "1989".

   Check. --  ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 22:21, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

   B. It complies with the manual of style guidelines for lead sections, layout, words to watch, fiction, and list incorporation:

   In the lead, italicize "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", per here. In the Ligonier Valley Railroad: 1878–1952 section, it would be best if "Philadelphia Toboggan Company" is linked once, per here. In the Recognition section, italicize "Amusement Today". In the Hootin' Holler section, italicize "C. P. Huntington".

   Check. --  ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 22:21, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

2. 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):

   Does Reference 5 cover all this ---> "In 1931, Judge Mellon's son Richard B. Mellon, brother of Andrew Mellon, and C.C. MacDonald acquired the park under a partnership known as the "Idlewild Management Company". The first season under the financial support of Mellon and the management of MacDonald and his family brought electricity to the park, allowing for later operating hours and electric-powered rides, including a three-row Philadelphia Toboggan Company carousel. The MacDonalds sought to maintain the park's natural beauty, planting 10,000 shrubs in the first year and thousands of trees during the 1930s. In the first few years, the park added a circle swing, a Whip, a miniature railroad, and in 1938, the Philadelphia Toboggan Company Rollo Coaster. The Rollo Coaster was built with lumber from the park, using a sawmill built nearby specifically for the project. World War II required the park to close in 1943. Upon reopening in 1946, the park added the Caterpillar and a small showboat that sailed in Lake Bouquet"?

   Check. --  ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 22:21, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

   C. It contains no original research:

   D. It contains no copyright violations nor plagiarism:

3. 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):

4. Is it neutral?

   It represents viewpoints fairly and without editorial bias, giving due weight to each:

5. Is it stable?

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

6. 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:

7. Overall:

   Pass or Fail:

   If the above queries can be answered, I will pass the article. Good luck with improving this article!

--  ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 21:24, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, ThinkBlue. I made those fixes, and yes, Ref 5 covers the whole paragraph. Grsz^{11 →Review!} 21:40, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

Thank you to Grsz 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) 22:21, 6 November 2008 (UTC)