Talk:Scotland in the modern era/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: Buffbills7701 (talk · contribs) 11:50, 28 June 2013 (UTC)

Well-Written

1A

This article uses British English, and since I'm American, I had a bit of trouble with words like emigration/immigration and per cent/percent.

1B

Clears the lead sections, layout, words to watch, fiction, and list incorporation in the MoS easily.

Factually Accurate

2A

It contains a list of all the references.

2B

There were surprisingly few references in the lead and 19th century politics section. Could you add more?

2C

Along with no references, I saw some unsourced facts in the lead, which forces me to believe there is original research.

Broad in its Coverage

3A

This article addresses all of the points about Scotland in the modern era.

3B

The article stays on it's main topic without going into trivial detail.

Neutral

It clearly shows all of the sides of Scotland's modern history.

Stable

No recent edit wars found.

Appropriately Illustrated

6A

I noticed that 5 of the pictures don't have a US public domain tag. I don't know much about pictures, so correct me if I'm wrong, but that means I can't accept it right now.

Alright, you got the plus here.

6B

All pictures are suitable, and have reasonable captions.

Notes:

• I noticed that there weren't any references in the lead. Could you find some references for it?
• "Scottish universities would admit women from 1892." Could you clear that statement up a bit more? Would they do it past 1892, or only 1892?
• Why is art education capitalized in "Aberdeen born William Dyce (1806-1864), emerged as one of the most significant figures in Art Education in the United Kingdom."?

Final Verdict

I have decided to put it on hold for a week, and if you are able to find some sources for the lead, I will pass it. buffbills7701 13:10, 28 June 2013 (UTC)

It is not normal to have sources in the lead, unless there is something controversial or a quotation (See WP:LEADCITE). It is all sourced in the main body. I will go fix the PD tags.--SabreBD (talk) 14:39, 28 June 2013 (UTC)

The licences are now checked - they are all public domain or US.--SabreBD (talk) 14:59, 28 June 2013 (UTC)

I know it may be a bit uncommon, it's just that so many facts there should be verified. If I can't find an example, I'll pass it. buffbills7701

Alright, you brought up a valid point. I'm going to make it a GA. buffbills7701