Talk:David Archuleta (album)/GA1

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Reviewer: Tb hotch Ta lk C. 17:10, 16 August 2010 (UTC)

GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria


 * 1) Is it reasonably well written?
 * A. Prose quality:
 * B. MoS compliance:
 * 1) Is it factually accurate and verifiable?
 * A. References to sources:
 * B. Citation of 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 copyright tagged, and non-free images have fair use rationales:
 * B. Images are provided where possible and appropriate, with suitable captions:
 * 1) Overall:
 * Pass or Fail:
 * 1) Is it stable?
 * No edit wars, etc:
 * 1) Does it contain images to illustrate the topic?
 * A. Images are copyright tagged, and non-free images have fair use rationales:
 * B. Images are provided where possible and appropriate, with suitable captions:
 * 1) Overall:
 * Pass or Fail:
 * B. Images are provided where possible and appropriate, with suitable captions:
 * 1) Overall:
 * Pass or Fail:
 * Pass or Fail:

I am quick-failing the nominations, there is a lack of information. I would suggest looking at the other 291 GA or the 75 FA. Also remember to add the GA notice on the article's talkpage.


 * General
 * References need to go with the cite web, cite news, cite book format.
 * some links need update
 * a redirect


 * Infobox
 * Genres: Teen pop, R&B, pop, adult contemporary[1] -> Source states that Pop rock is the genre, the others are styles.
 * Reviews goes on their own section not here.


 * Lead
 * The lead should summarize the entire article
 * Gold by the RIAA -> Who is the RIAA?
 * released to radio on August 1. -> 2004? 2006? 2025?
 * In general need a copy edit.


 * Background
 * Missed.


 * Reception and album information
 * album information? where?
 * David Archuleta received mixed reviews from critics.[4] Reception and album information, Billboard praised David Archuleta, -> David Archuleta twice.
 * Neither USA Today, The New York Times nor ''Los Angeles Times are sourced.
 * The song "Desperate" is a cover of the German band Stanfour. ->


 * Singles
 * at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 -> at number two on the Billboard Hot 100
 * sold almost 2 million copies in the United States. [8]

-> sold almost two million copies in the United States.[8]
 * on November 21, 2008 -> on November 21, 2008,
 * will be the next single following "Crush". -> update
 * On March 13, 2009, David -> On March 13, 2009, Archuleta
 * iTunes -> wikilink
 * on the Wal-mart version of David Archuleta -> Archuleta has a Wal-mart version?
 * paragraph unsourced.


 * Release history
 * Almost unsourced


 * Personnel
 * Missed section. This is one of the most important sections for either album article. Without it the article cannot be re-assessed further that "C-Class"


 * Chart performance
 * Needs expantion
 * U.S. Billboard Top Digital Albums and U.S. Billboard Comprehensive Albums are complementary charts, so are not needed.


 * Certifications and sales
 * Platinum -> Unsourced (The RIAA is the only reliable source)

If you feel this is in error, you may request a Good article reassessment or re-nominate it. Tb hotch Ta lk C.