Talk:The Boat Race 1928/GA1

GA Review
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Reviewer: Jaguar (talk · contribs) 16:48, 17 February 2015 (UTC)

I suppose another one wouldn't hurt... ☯ Jag  uar  ☯ 16:48, 17 February 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:
 * 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:
 * Pass or Fail:
 * B. Images are provided if possible and are relevant to the topic, and have suitable captions:
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Initial comments

 * "In a race umpired by former rower Charles Burnell" - which team did he belong to?
 * Added Oxford. The Rambling Man (talk) 19:22, 18 February 2015 (UTC)
 * "and since 1845 has taken place on the 4.2-mile " - should there be a dash in there? I've never seen an article that uses a dash for measurements before
 * Yep, when used as an adjective (see the adj=on parameter). The Rambling Man (talk) 19:22, 18 February 2015 (UTC)
 * "According to Drinkwater" - George Drinkwater? I had no idea who this was until I check the 1927 race! It is also mentioned again later in the paragraph "According to author and former Oxford rower Drinkwater" - I think that it should explain who he is at the beginning of the paragraph
 * Got that the first time round this time. The Rambling Man (talk) 19:22, 18 February 2015 (UTC)
 * "It was the largest winning margin where both boats completed the course since the 1900 race" - does it still remain the largest winning margin or has it been beaten?
 * No, that's why it says "it was...", it was equalled in 1947, beaten in 1955... The Rambling Man (talk) 19:22, 18 February 2015 (UTC)

On hold
That's all I could find with this one. I used the 1927 race as a barometre for reviewing this one, so on that basis I would say that the lead does summarise the article for an article this length.
 * Thanks, I've addressed and/or responded to your comments above. The Rambling Man (talk) 19:22, 18 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Thank you for addressing all of them! Sorry for my mistake above as I think I might of skipped something. Anyway, another promoted, thanks again ☯  Jag  uar  ☯ 19:28, 18 February 2015 (UTC)