Talk:Astrid Lindgren/GA1

GA Review
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Reviewer: BennyOnTheLoose (talk · contribs) 14:27, 23 June 2023 (UTC)

GA review (see here for what the criteria are, and here for what they are not)

(Criteria marked are unassessed)
 * 1) It is reasonably well written.
 * a. (prose, spelling, and grammar):
 * b. (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):
 * 1) It is factually accurate and verifiable.
 * a. (reference section):
 * b. (citations to reliable sources):
 * c. (OR):
 * d. (copyvio and plagiarism):
 * 1) It is broad in its coverage.
 * a. (major aspects):
 * b. (focused):
 * 1) It follows the neutral point of view policy.
 * Fair representation without bias:
 * 1) It is stable.
 * No edit wars, etc.:
 * 1) It is illustrated by images and other media, where possible and appropriate.
 * a. (images are tagged and non-free content have non-free use rationales):
 * b. (appropriate use with suitable captions):
 * 1) Overall:
 * Pass/fail:
 * 1) It is broad in its coverage.
 * a. (major aspects):
 * b. (focused):
 * 1) It follows the neutral point of view policy.
 * Fair representation without bias:
 * 1) It is stable.
 * No edit wars, etc.:
 * 1) It is illustrated by images and other media, where possible and appropriate.
 * a. (images are tagged and non-free content have non-free use rationales):
 * b. (appropriate use with suitable captions):
 * 1) Overall:
 * Pass/fail:
 * No edit wars, etc.:
 * 1) It is illustrated by images and other media, where possible and appropriate.
 * a. (images are tagged and non-free content have non-free use rationales):
 * b. (appropriate use with suitable captions):
 * 1) Overall:
 * Pass/fail:
 * b. (appropriate use with suitable captions):
 * 1) Overall:
 * Pass/fail:
 * 1) Overall:
 * Pass/fail:
 * Pass/fail:

Happy to discuss, or be challenged on, any of my review comments. Regards, BennyOnTheLoose (talk) 14:27, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
 * Many thanks for taking this on! Chiswick Chap (talk) 14:44, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
 * OK, that seems to be everything. Chiswick Chap (talk) 20:16, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
 * It's a well-written and well-structured article that I'm satisfied meets the GA criteria, so I'm passing it. Many thanks, . Regards, BennyOnTheLoose (talk) 20:20, 23 June 2023 (UTC)

Comments
Copyvio check
 * Earwig's copyvio detector threw up some 45.1% matches; these are accounted for by the attibuted (pear-eating) quote ans a couple of phrases that are OK per WP:LIMITED. The same quote is responsible for matches of 44.4% and 43.8%. I reviewed the other matches over 5% and no issues with those either - reasons for awards and some brief WP:LIMITED text.
 * Noted.

Images
 * Looks like the infobox picture needs a US PD rationale.
 * Added.


 * The 1924 picture has a US PD rationale
 * Noted.


 * Astrid Lindgren signature.svg - use here seems consistent with what I've seen in some other articles that include signature images, so I think the rationale is OK.
 * Noted.


 * The other images are PD or CC.
 * Noted.


 * Images are relevant with suitable positioning and captions.
 * Noted.


 * Optionally, ALT text could be added (MOS:ALT)
 * Noted.

Biography


 * Optionally, could vary the start of either "She was the daughter..." or "She had two sisters..."
 * Done.


 * Spot check on She had a relationship with the chief editor and became pregnant, causing a local scandal. - no issues
 * Noted.


 * I'm not sure about the use of the phrase "In due time" here.
 * Gone.


 * The ceremony was described as "the closest you can get to a state funeral." - maybe attrribute this quote? (Looks like the source is in Sweden's paper of record, so no issues with that.)
 * Done.

Career


 * this experience has been cited as an inspiration - worth mentioning who cited it?
 * Done.


 * one of the most beloved children's books in the world - we have one good source for this, which will do, but I wouldn't mind another good source added, given the nature of the claim.
 * Added.


 * Spot check on While Lindgren almost immediately became a much appreciated writer, the irreverent attitude towards adult authority that distinguishes many of her characters has occasionally drawn the ire of some conservatives - no issues.
 * Noted.


 * Could the two one-sentence paragraphs be combined?
 * Done.

Politics


 * she attracted criticism from Social Democrats and even from her own colleagues, - I don't have access to the source and I was a bit unclear about who "her own colleagues" were in this context.
 * Edited.


 * In 1979, a law was introduced in Sweden prohibiting violence against children - I can't see the source but it looks like Lindgren may be credited as an influence o that outcome; if so, the connection could be more explicit.
 * Added.

She spoke against corporal punishment of children. feels like it could be worked into either the preceding of following sentences; but no change is required.
 * Done.


 * From 1985 to 1989, Lindgren wrote articles concerning animal protection and mass production in the Swedish magazines Expressen and Dagens Nyheter along with the veterinarian Kristina Forslund - the intended meaning is clear, but consider rewording
 * Good catch, done.

Honors and memorials
 * Illis quorum - optionally, add a few words in the text about what this is.
 * Added.


 * Its entry on Lindgren was makes it look like that's her entire entry, but I'm guessing it isn't.
 * Edited.

Works


 * Many of her books have been translated into English by Joan Tate - not really supported by source used.
 * Removed.


 * Filmography is a bit terse; consider adding something like the earliest adaptation, or mentioning a particularly notable film, or the TV series
 * Done.

See also / Notes / Further reading / External links


 * Optionally, be consistent in the format of the further reading items.
 * Tidied up.


 * Could add ISBN's for Strömstedt, Metcalf and Ingemark
 * Fixed.


 * Should we keep the authorscalendar.info, famousauthors.org, and falcon.jmu.edu external links?
 * I think authorscalendar is innocent enough; ditched the other two.

Sources


 * "Astrid Lindgren Dies at 94". The Washington Post is missing the author.
 * Added.


 * Cineuropa ref is missing the author.
 * Added.


 * What makes Lioness at Large a suitable source?
 * Replaced.


 * Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award is a blog, but is the official one, so OK.
 * Noted.


 * Some references are incomplete, e.g. 30 "Lex Lindgren"; 47 "Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – p.256"
 * Cited.


 * Optionally, be consistent in whether to include publisher location
 * Fixed.


 * Optionally, make refs 51 and 52 consistent
 * Edited.


 * Ref 54 - the DiVA portal main page is down. Is there a way to vertify that the Sundmark source is suitable?
 * Seems to be working fine now. It's a good source.


 * Any more details available for Steffensen, Anette Øster (2003)?
 * Added.


 * What makes allmogens.se a suitable source?
 * It's a typical site in the style of AllMusic, informing the public about entertainments.

Infobox and lead


 * Refs in the infobox are not required as the info is cited in the text. (WP:INFOBOXCITE)
 * Moved.


 * It's a bit unusual to see several cites in the lead, but not prohibited. Consider including everything in the body text and having it cited there.
 * Moved.


 * Perhaps add some info from the Politics section into the lead.
 * Added.

General


 * Knowing very little about the subject beforehand, I was slightly surprised by the relative sized of the politics and career sections, but this seems reasonable.
 * Yes, I think it reflects her life appropriately.