User:GRogers3/Portuguese Gold Coast/Kchiuc Peer Review

General info

 * Whose work are you reviewing?

@GRogers3


 * Link to draft you're reviewing
 * (Received as Google Doc via email)


 * Link to the current version of the article (if it exists)
 * Portuguese Gold Coast

Evaluate the drafted changes
Lead

Guiding questions:


 * Has the Lead been updated to reflect the new content added by your peer?
 * Yes.
 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * Yes. I like the simple introduction that states the location of the "Portuguese Gold Coast". One possible extension might be to incorporate the legacy attached with the region, such as its connections with the slave trade and the relevant time period; although these ideas are in the general introduction, it might help to move some to the very first sentence.
 * Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?
 * Yes, the lead succinctly summarizes all major points in the article, including historical context, economy, the role of the Dutch, and its legacy.
 * Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?
 * No.
 * Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?
 * The lead is concise and well-stated.

Content
Guiding questions:


 * Is the content added relevant to the topic?
 * Yes, the content lines up with the general topic. I especially liked the section of "Dutch Competition" that helps establish notability of the topic and contextualizes relevant events.
 * Is the content added up-to-date?
 * Yes, the majority of sources used are from the late 1900s and present-day.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * The content matches well with the topic, and as an almost new article, I do not see any major content gaps in its construction. One small change I would suggest comes in the legacy section, in which there is a relatively large section dedicated to the importance of foreign crops introduced to the Gold Coast; this topic is not touched on during the body paragraphs much. To a reader, this would appear a little off-putting as the legacy (concluding) section contains more information about the crops than the body.
 * Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?
 * Yes, the article highlights the equity gaps derived from the topic in the "Legacy" section. I especially liked your introductory sentence of the section, which emphasized the role of the Portuguese in laying the foundation for the larger slave trade.

Tone and Balance
Guiding questions:


 * Is the content added neutral?
 * The content added is strongly neutral and does not lead the reader to take any particular stance.
 * Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * No, they are no particular claims that do so. However, the lack of citations throughout certain sections ("Dutch Competition" and "Legacy") suggests those sections are derived from single sources, which may lead to bias. I would recommend finding additional sources that confirm events or viewpoints presented in these two sections so that potential bias is lessened.
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * No, I do not believe so.
 * Does the content added attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * The tone of the content is largely neutral.

Sources and References
Guiding questions:


 * Is all new content backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?
 * Yes, the majority of content is backed up by secondary information. As I mentioned earlier, they are some large blocks of text that are derived from a single source; adding additional citations that confirm the facts will help improve credibility of the section.
 * Does the content accurately reflect what the cited sources say? (You'll need to refer to the sources to check this.)
 * Yes, they do.
 * Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?
 * Yes, they are extremely thorough, coming from a variety of peer-reviewed academic journals and books.
 * Are the sources current?
 * Yes, the sources are expansive, including historical sources and also modern studies.
 * Are the sources written by a diverse spectrum of authors? Do they include historically marginalized individuals where possible?
 * Yes, the sources include a braod range of scholars that include some historically marginalized individuals.
 * Are there better sources available, such as peer-reviewed articles in place of news coverage or random websites? (You may need to do some digging to answer this.)
 * All sources appear to be well-credited, coming from established publishers.
 * Check a few links. Do they work?
 * A couple links lead to a Williams login page, but I assume the citations are still a work in progress. For final citations, I would make sure to link a reputable website and provide DOI citations whenever possible.

Organization
Guiding questions:


 * Is the content added well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * Yes, the writing is easy to read and concise.
 * Does the content added have any grammatical or spelling errors?
 * No, I did not notice any major issues in this regard.
 * Is the content added well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic
 * Yes, the article is well organized and effectively situates the topic.

Overall impressions
Guiding questions:


 * Has the content added improved the overall quality of the article - i.e. Is the article more complete?
 * Yes, the content added has vastly added to the article, which was more of a template than existing.
 * What are the strengths of the content added?
 * I found the sheer amount of information added to be extremely valuable, and the content does well to explain the topic without necessarily shifting to an anti-colonial bias or other conclusions. The article maintains a neutral, historical tone that informs about the Portuguese Gold Coast.
 * How can the content added be improved?
 * I would mostly look to add supporting citations for the sections of the article I mentioned before. In addition, some images such as a map (historical and/or current) would add to the article. Overall, I really enjoyed the article and think you did an amazing job!