Talk:Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black Women in America

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Explicit suggestions for improving excessive splitting and more
An editor left this note: "This article may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. The specific problem is: excessive reference splitting: refs to different pages of the same publication should be concatenated (see WP:IBID for methods). Please help improve this article if you can. (April 2018)"

To help future editors think about what might help, I offer the following suggestions from a ChatGPT exchange.

Here are some specific issues and suggestions for improvement:

Excessive Reference Splitting: The note mentions that the article suffers from excessive reference splitting, where references to different pages of the same publication are not concatenated. This means that instead of multiple citations from the same source being grouped under a single reference with page numbers specified, each citation is treated as a separate reference. This can clutter the reference list and make the article harder to navigate. Combining these references where applicable could help streamline the content.

Overly Detailed Sections: The "Content" section flagged as being too long and excessively detailed is a common issue in Wikipedia articles. It often helps to summarize lengthy sections and focus on the most relevant information, removing any content that might be considered superfluous or overly specific. This will make the article more concise and accessible to readers.

Clearer Structure and Organization: The article could benefit from a clearer organization. Subheadings should be used effectively to break up content and guide the reader through the text. This can involve reorganizing sections for better logical flow and ensuring that each section only covers relevant aspects related to the heading.

Consistency and Formatting: Ensuring consistency in formatting references, quotations, and terminologies is crucial. This includes consistent citation styles, the use of italics for book titles, and uniform terminology that adheres to Wikipedia's manual of style.

Neutral Point of View: While not explicitly mentioned in your note, ensuring that the content maintains a neutral point of view is vital. This involves scrutinizing the language to remove any biased or subjective statements unless they are directly quoted or attributed to a source.

Verifiability and Sources: It's essential to check that all statements are verifiable and that the sources cited are reliable. Any content that is controversial or likely to be challenged requires a citation from a credible source.

Integration of Themes and Analysis: The article discusses various themes and analyses from the book but may benefit from a more integrated approach that connects these themes more clearly to the overarching topic of the book.

Addressing these areas will likely improve the readability and quality of the article, aligning it more closely with Wikipedia's quality standards. sheridanford (talk) 11:17, 20 April 2024 (UTC)