Talk:Château de Verteuil/GA1

GA Review
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Reviewer: Ssven2 (talk · contribs) 07:24, 9 April 2015 (UTC)

I will review this article. Thank you. — Ssven2  Speak 2 me '' 07:24, 9 April 2015 (UTC)

Comments

 * I think a translation of the castle can be done to understand what it means. (For clarity's sake)
 * It doesn't translate well in English. château doesn't really mean castle in this context, I'm sure WP:France members would agree with me. Notice our categories, we don't say "Castles in France". Also Verteuil, Charente is the place and wouldn't be translated anyway.♦ Dr. Blofeld  07:33, 9 April 2015 (UTC)


 * "the château was occupied by the English several times." can be rephrased as "the château had seen frequent occupation by the English." as "several times" sounds a bit vague. If you have any other alternatives, please feel free to implement them.
 * I don't think that's an improvement. It was occupied many times, I think it would bloat the lede if we cite every example.♦ Dr. Blofeld  07:33, 9 April 2015 (UTC)


 * "The château was renovated in the romantic style" — Do you have a better alternative than "romantic style"?
 * might clarify which particular style is referred to here, I can't find Romantic architecture.
 * Found it. I have used National Romantic style for you, doc. — Ssven2  Speak 2 me '' 08:23, 9 April 2015 (UTC)
 * I think that's native to Scandinavia rather than France! I'll let Aymatth deal with that one. French romantic architecture is a possibly.♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:04, 9 April 2015 (UTC)


 * Wikilink "slate roofs" for those who might not know what it is.
 * I've linked slate.


 * "Louis VII of France (1120–80) and Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122–1204) may have stayed at Verteuil in 1137." — Quick question. Is it mentioned in ref no #5?
 * Yep, that's why its left unsourced as it's the same source as the one at the bottom of the paragraph.


 * "She made many improvements to the château, and built the famous library." — Can you state the library's name?
 * I'm not sure it is known by something different, presumably in the wider context "The Library of Château de Verteuil". It seems to just be referred to as "the library".♦ Dr. Blofeld  07:47, 9 April 2015 (UTC)

GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria
 * 1) Is it reasonably well written?
 * A. Prose is "clear and concise", without copyvios, or spelling and grammar errors:
 * B. MoS compliance for lead, layout, words to watch, fiction, and lists:
 * 1) Is it factually accurate and verifiable?
 * A. Has an appropriate reference section:
 * B. Citation to reliable sources where necessary:
 * C. No original research:
 * 1) Is it broad in its coverage?
 * A. Major aspects:
 * B. Focused:
 * 1) Is it neutral?
 * Fair representation without bias:
 * 1) Is it stable?
 * No edit wars, etc:
 * 1) Does it contain images to illustrate the topic?
 * A. Images are tagged with their copyright status, and valid fair use rationales are provided for non-free content:
 * B. Images are provided if possible and are relevant to the topic, and have suitable captions:
 * 1) Overall: Passed, my queries were met and solved by the nominator.
 * Pass or Fail:
 * 1) Is it stable?
 * No edit wars, etc:
 * 1) Does it contain images to illustrate the topic?
 * A. Images are tagged with their copyright status, and valid fair use rationales are provided for non-free content:
 * B. Images are provided if possible and are relevant to the topic, and have suitable captions:
 * 1) Overall: Passed, my queries were met and solved by the nominator.
 * Pass or Fail:
 * B. Images are provided if possible and are relevant to the topic, and have suitable captions:
 * 1) Overall: Passed, my queries were met and solved by the nominator.
 * Pass or Fail:
 * Pass or Fail:


 * Overall, it's really an interesting read. The "library" is a minor issue which can be dealt with post GA. The article overall meets GA criteria as of now. Another one added to your list. Congratulations! — Ssven2  Speak 2 me '' 08:27, 9 April 2015 (UTC)

Thanks Sven.♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:04, 9 April 2015 (UTC)