Talk:Declaration of martial law in Russell County, Alabama/GA1

GA Review
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Reviewer: Danielyng (talk · contribs) 21:42, 8 December 2020 (UTC)

I will be reviewing this article within the week. Expect my review to be out this weekend or so. Danielyng (talk) 21:42, 8 December 2020 (UTC)

Here is my review for Declaration of Martial Law in Russel County, Alabama!

Initial Thoughts
It's a well-written article about an interesting topic, for sure. However, immediately, I can some minor flaws that can be fixed. Firstly, I would like if it were cleared up how exactly law enforcement was involved in the crimes and activities listed. For example, something such as "law enforcement/county officials failed to ...." et cetera. In addition, the background information section shouldn't discuss the declaration of martial law and the events of the Martial law itself; it should explain the events leading up to the declaration of martial law, perhaps why the law enforcement failed, in what ways the law enforcement failed, and other problems that ultimately lead up to the declaration of martial law.

Initial Suggestions:

 * More detailed background information. Don't mention the events of Martial Law during the background information section, instead, m elaborate on the events causing the Martial Law. A little more explanation can't hurt.

Well Written
The article is well written with clear prose. It complies with the manual of style guidelines for formatting. Article looks good, and is very descriptive.

Verifiable with No Original Research
There is no original research. All citations come from reputable and verifiable sources

Broad in It's Coverage
Doesn't really go into detail about the events preceding the declaration of Martial law. Events of the Martial law itself are pretty descriptive and is good. until more details about the events preceding Martial Law is included.

Neutral
The article is neutral and is written objectively.

Illustrated
Contains ample and a wide variety of media. However, a map of the area in which Martial Law was in effect should be included.

FINAL RESULT
Final result: On hold The article will be on hold for Good Article status until:
 * More detail regarding the background and events leading up to the declaration of Martial Law is included
 * Preferably, a map showing the location of Russell County is included.

Seven days will be given for these changes.

Signed, Danielyng (talk) 17:10, 9 December 2020 (UTC)


 * Hi Danielyng, thanks for your review. I've expanded on the background quite a bit and split off Patterson's murder and the immediate response into a separate section.  I've also added the map, as requested.  Let me know what you think - Dumelow (talk) 19:00, 9 December 2020 (UTC)
 * Thank you, the added changes are great! Excellent research, excellent information, great article. I enjoyed reading it. Approving now.
 * Final Result: Adding format now.