Talk:American coot/GA2

GA Review
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Reviewer: Cwmhiraeth (talk · contribs) 19:48, 20 July 2013 (UTC)


 * I propose to take on this review. Here are a few preliminary observations before I study the article in greater detail. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:48, 20 July 2013 (UTC)

First inspection

 * In general the article appears well written with sensible section headings and plenty of inline citations.
 * The lead includes several references. This should not be necessary as the lead should be a summary of the material appearing in the body of the article and that is where the references should be.
 * The lead should not contain information not included elsewhere. For example, the coot's legs and feet are mentioned in the lead but not in the description.
 * The description section is too short. It does not even mention the colour of the plumage!
 * The captions of the images need attention so that "American Coot" is used consistently. Alternatively, as the article is about this bird, the captions could omit mention of the "American Coot" and describe the image eg. "Taking off from the water" or "Adult on nest"
 * More later. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 20:07, 20 July 2013 (UTC)
 * I will continue reviewing this when somebody responds to my original comments. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:39, 26 July 2013 (UTC)
 * This review has been under way for more than two weeks with no action being taken to resolve any of the points raised above I am therefore failing it. It can be renominated when appropriate improvements have been made.

GA Criteria

 * 1a The article is in general well written
 * 1b The article does not conform with the MOS guidelines particularly with regard to the lead section.
 * 2a&b The article is well referenced and has inline citations for all contentious statements.
 * 2c There is no original research as far as I can see.
 * 3a&b The coverage is insufficiently broad in that it does not adequately describe the bird.
 * 4 The article is neutral
 * 5 No edit warring.
 * 6 The images are in the public domain or have appropriate licenses.
 * 7 The images are relevant to the topic but the captions need attention.
 * Overall assessment - Fail. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:58, 7 August 2013 (UTC)