Talk:Statue of Heydar Aliyev, Mexico City/GA1

GA Review
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Reviewer: Sammi Brie (talk · contribs) 05:43, 3 March 2021 (UTC)


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


 * 1) It is reasonably well written.
 * a (prose, spelling, and grammar): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):
 * It needed dialing in a bit on prepositions (especially "in" vs. "on" — "in Mexican soil", "in public display") which I recognize as an English error that a native Spanish-speaker can easily make, but the article's copy is fine.
 * 1) It is factually accurate and verifiable.
 * a (reference section): b (citations to reliable sources):  c (OR):  d (copyvio and plagiarism):
 * Sources are well-balanced with major Mexican publications, international sources, some specialized sources, and also one or two Azeri-language sources. Citation density is appropriate and no major fact goes without a citation; the citations themselves all have translated titles where appropriate. Earwig mostly points out a quote from the NY Times article and one or two common phrases that would have been hard to avoid in encyclopedia copy.
 * 1) It is broad in its coverage.
 * a (major aspects): b (focused):
 * Article covers the necessary background on Azeri-Mexican relations and also enough information on Aliyev to be accessible to readers not aware of him (like myself).
 * 1) It follows the neutral point of view policy.
 * Fair representation without bias:
 * This is an important article to get neutrality right, and this one does a good job. It fairly balances Azeri and Armenian claims, protests and even counterprotests, and treats the sensitive topic properly and equitably.
 * 1) It is stable.
 * No edit wars, etc.:
 * Most edits have been minor edits and not major revisions since nomination.
 * 1) It is illustrated by images and other media, where possible and appropriate.
 * a (images are tagged and non-free content have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):
 * The article has four images, the first of which is non-free and correctly tagged (and there is no free alternative available). The others are freely available and suitably tagged, providing geographic context, a better look at the map of Azerbaijan that remains on the site, and a CC photo of Aliyev. Captions all look good and assist in integrating the images into the article.
 * 1) Overall:
 * Pass/Fail:
 * This GA has languished a bit, so a reminder to the nominator to update the "as of September 2020" claim area, but that isn't an issue that should derail the nomination. This article meets GA standards.