Talk:Battle of Oriskany/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: Ealdgyth - Talk 16:29, 17 February 2010 (UTC)

I'll be reviewing this article shortly. Ealdgyth - Talk 16:29, 17 February 2010 (UTC)

GA review (see here for criteria)

1. It is reasonably well written.

   a (prose): b (MoS):

   Just a few iffy spots

2. It is factually accurate and verifiable.

   a (references): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR):

   1 spot needs a citation

3. It is broad in its coverage.

   a (major aspects): b (focused):

4. It follows the neutral point of view policy.

   Fair representation without bias:

5. It is stable.

   No edit wars, etc.:

6. It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate.

   a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):

7. Overall:

   Pass/Fail:

Specific concerns

• Just a note, most of the images would have issues at FAC because of more information being needed to confirm their licenses, but it's pretty clear to me that they are good for GA level.
• Background: A bit of an easter egg link in the "besieging it" links to the "Siege of Fort Stanwix" article. Is there a way to word this that doesn't make it non-obvious? Clarified
• Also, you've got links in the first paragraphs that are linked in the lede, there is no need to relink in those cases. I've done some delinking, but it wouldn't hurt to double check. Should be better
• Indians or Natives? You use "Natives" in the lead, but "Indians" in the background. Pick one. Done
• Prelude: Make it clear that the Brants were Iroquois and were adhering to the British cause? Clarified
• Battle: "Contrary to the plan, the Indians near the rear of the column, apparently unable to contain themselves any longer, opened fire, taking the column completely by surprise." Make it clear which side the Natives were on that opened fire? Since there were Natives on both sides... Done
• Need a cite for "About half of Herkimer's force was killed or wounded, as was about 15% of the British force." Done
• Legacy: I'd move the last sentence into the caption for the painting, where it makes more sense. Done
• Not required, but it'd be nice to put dates in the captions of the paintings. Done
• Need a publisher for the Kelsay ref Done
• Need an access date for the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online. Done

I've put the article on hold for seven days to allow folks to address the issues I've brought up. Feel free to contact me on my talk page, or here with any concerns, and let me know one of those places when the issues have been addressed. If I may suggest that you strike out, check mark, or otherwise mark the items I've detailed, that will make it possible for me to see what's been addressed, and you can keep track of what's been done and what still needs to be worked on. Ealdgyth - Talk 16:53, 17 February 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for your detailed feedback. I think I've taken care of everything. (I've also added {{Information}} templates to the photographs, which they lacked.) Magic♪piano 22:10, 17 February 2010 (UTC)

Looks good! Ealdgyth - Talk 14:06, 20 February 2010 (UTC)