Talk:Agatha Christie/GA1

GA Review

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Article (edit | visual edit | history) · Article talk (edit | history) · Watch Hi, If I get anything wrong please tell me, this is the first time I've written a review.Oli (talk) 05:16, 22 February 2009 (UTC) GA Checklist GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria Is it well written? A. The prose is clear and concise, and the spelling and grammar are correct: B. It complies with the manual of style guidelines for lead sections, layout, words to watch, fiction, and list incorporation: Is it verifiable with no original research, as shown by a source spot-check? A. It contains a list of all references (sources of information), presented in accordance with the layout style guideline: B. Reliable sources are cited inline. All content that could reasonably be challenged, except for plot summaries and that which summarizes cited content elsewhere in the article, must be cited no later than the end of the paragraph (or line if the content is not in prose): C. It contains no original research: D. It contains no copyright violations nor plagiarism: Is it broad in its coverage? A. It addresses the main aspects of the topic: B. It stays focused on the topic without going into unnecessary detail (see summary style): Is it neutral? It represents viewpoints fairly and without editorial bias, giving due weight to each: Is it stable? It does not change significantly from day to day because of an ongoing edit war or content dispute: Is it illustrated, if possible, by images? A. Images are tagged with their copyright status, and valid non-free use rationales are provided for non-free content: B. Images are relevant to the topic, and have suitable captions: Overall: Pass or Fail: Comments In general I think that this article is very well written and fully deserves GA status. Critical reception I think some quotes from reviews might be good here. "List of Works" and "Other works based on Christie's books and plays" I suggest that all the dotpoints be made into tables, not just the Novels. It'll shorten the article somewhat while still having the same information. No offense meant to the reviewer or principal editors, but this article has significant problems that must be addressed if it is to be a GA. I will begin a community reassessment and highlight the problems I see there and encourage other people to provide comments on how the article might be improved, so that it is clear to all concerned what the requirements of the GA criteria are.--Jackyd101 (talk) 11:09, 22 February 2009 (UTC) The first paragraph of the biography section is very confusing. I have not read her biography or autobiography. Could someone who has read them make the sentences clearer? Her mother is called Clara, right? So, who is Margaret? The American stockbroker is the child of Clara's stepfather? Who is this stepfather, does he have a name? The sentence about her two grannies being sisters starts out with "Thus" as if this easily followed from the previous phrases. I was befuddled. More facts, or less text on this aspect of Agatha Christie's life will make the paragraph clear and more interesting. Thanks! Prairieplant (talk) 05:22, 1 April 2009 (UTC)