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Evaluation of "Chemical Revolution"


 * Everything in this article is relevant to the article topic. However it is short for the scope of what it covers.
 * The article seems relativity neutral, however needs more information.
 * There is an underrepresented of different scientists relevant in the chemical revolution. Only four scientists with sections in this article, even though the revolution took place over two centuries.
 * There are many citations and the links work. There are 19 sources, with one of them being Making Modern Science: A Historical Survey. Most of the citations seem good, however one if form Wikipedia.
 * From a quick reading, each reference is form and appropriate reference, however if looking more in debt more information might be needed.
 * Nothing seems to be out of date. In the first paragraph it mentions how the chemical revolution used to be thought of and why that viewpoint is no longer held. What the article needs is more information in the subject.
 * There are seven topics on the talk page, some of them being rather short. One short but important on is the need for more scientist, while others are clarification issues.
 * The article is rated a start-class and is of top importance as part of the History of Science Wiki Project

Original Article

Barlow born the son of the Vicar of Halberton in 1799. He was educated at Blundell's School and Trinity College, Cambridge before taking holy orders. In 1822 Barlow was appointed curate of the Parish of Uckfield, Sussex and married Cecilia Anne Lam in 1824.

Between 1830 and 1842 Barlow was rector of Little Bowden, Northamptonshire. He held the position until 1843 even though he appears to have been largely absent - he moved to London in 1830 and his younger brother acted as curate.

Barlow became a member of the Royal Institution of Great Britain (RI) in 1832 and a manager in 1838. In 1834 he was elected Fellow of the Royal Society. From 1837 to 1838 he was Secretary of the Zoological Society.

In 1841 he succeeded Michael Faraday (1791–1867) as Secretary of the Lectures Committee at the RI. Almost uniquely as an Anglican clergyman, Barlow enjoyed a close friendship with Michael Faraday.

In 1843 he was elected Honorary Secretary of the RI, a position he held until 1860. In that role Barlow he made significant administrative changes in the running of the RI and gave lectures on the practical application of science.

Barlow’s social personality led him to host several dinners and holiday events prior to Discourses in his own home. During many of the gatherings Barlow was said to be attempting to recruit significant figures to join him at the Royal Institution.

Barlow published some of his research in "The Discovery of the Vital Principle or Physiology of Man" (1838).

He published "On the Connection between Physiology and Intellectual Science" (1948) in the collection Small Books on Great Subjects.

He also published "On Man's Power Over Himself to Prevent or Control Insanity" (1849), which highlighted the importance of moral management of the insane rather than the use of intimidation.

In 1851 Barlow became Minister of the Duke Street Chapel, London and from 1854 to 1859, he was Chaplain-in-Ordinary at Kensington Palace.

Article Draft Addition John Barlow (priest)
Rewriting information under "Life and Career" of the Article due to Plagiarism

Life and Career
John Barlow was born on November 20, 1798 in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. He attended Blundell's School, after which in 1816 he started attending Trinity College, Cambridge. He would earn his B.A in 1820, and Graduate with his M.A in 1823. In 1822 Barlow become the curate of the Parish in Uckfield, Sussex. On March 23, 1823 Barlow would become an ordained Priest. From 1830-1843 Barlow served as rector to the Parish in Little Bowden, Northamptonshire. He was absent for a large part of his time in this position. His brother would act as curate for this Parish.

In 1832 John Barlow joined the Royal Institution of Great Britain (Ri). He would serve many positions inside the Ri, including:


 * Manager (1838)
 * Secretary of the Lectures Committee (1841) where he succeeded Michael Faraday (1791- 1867).
 * Honorary Secretary of the Ri (1843-1860)

While Serving as the Honorary Secretary Barlow would make administrative changes. While in this position is was he discovered long term fraud committed by the Assistant Secretary at the time, Joseph Fincher. His administrative changes would include procedures to prevent fraud. He also give lectures of the practical applications of science.

Barlow was elected into the Royal Society in 1834 and served at the Secretary of the Zoological Society of London from 1837 to 1838.

In 1838 some of Barlow's research was publish in "The Discovery of the Vital Principle of Physiology of Man" (did he write this?)

Barlow publish several book in the collection Small Books on Great Subjects. These include "On the Connection between Physiology and Intellectual Science" (1948) and "On Man's Power Over Himself to Prevent or Control Insanity" (1849) the latter of which discusses management of the insane.

Family

 * Father: Thomas William (1777), a Clerk
 * Brother: George Hilaro Barlow (1824)
 * Wife: Married to Cecilia Anne Lam in 1824

Review by K8shep (talk) 19:12, 18 March 2020 (UTC)
1. What does the article do well? Is there anything from your review that impressed you? Any turn of phrase that described the subject in a clear way? Good job on re-writing some of this. You've reworked the format and added some new information.

2. What changes would you suggest the author apply to the article? Why would those changes be an improvement? Why did you take out some information and not include it? Some of the stuff you've left out (so far) is actually really useful and significant. Make sure you understand the reasons/explain the reasons for leaving out information. Make sure the abbreviation for Royla Institution is RI, both letters capitalized, not Ri.

3. What's the most important thing the author could do to improve the article? Don't leave out information without a good reason! Good work so far.