User:Xanafurtado/Maria Firmina dos Reis/Calebcleverly Peer Review

General info

 * Whose work are you reviewing?

Xana Furtdado


 * Link to draft you're reviewing
 * User:Xanafurtado/Maria Firmina dos Reis
 * Link to the current version of the article (if it exists)
 * Maria Firmina dos Reis

Evaluate the drafted changes
(Compose a detailed peer review here, considering each of the key aspects listed above if it is relevant. Consider the guiding questions, and check out the examples of what feedback looks like.)

Lead


 * Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?
 * Not yet. It seems like the body paragraphs of the article are in place, but an introductory section has not been added yet.

Content


 * Is the content added relevant to the topic?
 * The historical background seems to be relevant and up to date, including an in depth discussion of the different primary source documents that corroborate Maria Firmina dos Reis' date of birth and baptism.
 * Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?
 * I think that the rediscovery of her work in the 20th century, as well as the critical acclaim of her work, would enrich the article.
 * Does the article deal with one of Wikipedia's equity gaps? Does it address topics related to historically underrepresented populations or topics?
 * Certainly. Maria Firmina dos Reis is notable for being the first female Brazilian author and one of the first black authors in Brazil.

Tone and Balance


 * Does the content added attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?
 * I found the content to be fair and balanced. No specific position or opinion is put forward, just the objective facts.

Sources and References


 * Are there better sources available, such as peer-reviewed articles?
 * This is my primary criticism of this article - its sources are almost entirely the Portuguese Wikipedia article about Maria Firmina dos Reis. A good solution to this would be to reference the specific sources used by that article.

Organization


 * Is the content well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?
 * The presentation feels a bit choppy, and certain sections (especially the ambiguity surrounding her true date of birth and her baptism) could be more concise, so as not to distract from the primary information of the article (dos Reis' work as an author).