Talk:Allen Mawer/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: Whiteguru (talk · contribs) 06:02, 8 February 2021 (UTC)

Starts GA Review; the review will follow the same sections of the Article. --Whiteguru (talk) 06:02, 8 February 2021 (UTC)

 

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Lead

1. Is it reasonably well written?

• Crisp, sharp, simple with appropriate links.

Early Life

1. Is it reasonably well written?

• Noted.

Education

1. Is it reasonably well written?

• Links are good.
• Note the reference to Viking activity in England

Early Career

1. Is it reasonably well written?

• Note: served as the standard English language work on Vikings and the Viking Age
• Do we need a link to English language?
• Why are there different references to Viking activity in England / Vikings / Viking Age?

Founding the English Place-Name Society

1. Is it reasonably well written?

• Noted.

Provost at University College London

1. Is it reasonably well written?

• Succinct.

Personal Life

1. Is it reasonably well written?

• Noted.

Selected Works

1. Is it reasonably well written?

• Noted.

See Also

1. Is it reasonably well written?

• Noted, relevant.

Citations

1. Is it reasonably well written?

• Noted.

Sources

1. Is it reasonably well written?

• Ekwall, E. (first entry) does not reference Alan Mawer
• Remaining sources validated, OK
• Referencing style is excellent.

 

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End Matter

1. Is it is Broad in its coverage?

• Yes, a crisp, sharp overview of the life and works of Alan Mawer, important as they are for the understanding of Medieval England.

1. Is it Verifiable with no original research?

• No original research is noted.

1. Does it follow WP:NPOV Neutral Point of View?

• Neutral Point of View is followed.

1. Is it stable?

• This page started life on 30 August 2019.
• 125 page views in the last 60 days;
• A total of 9 editors for this page

1. Top editors are

    * Krakkos  
    * Tom.Reding 
    * Arjayay
    * Ira Leviton
    

1. It is illustrated by images ?

• Image is from one of the sources (Stenton) and is a public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 70 years or fewer.

Overall

• He was one of the best and most lovable of men, gifted with a wide humanity, a sympathy as ready as it was understanding, a constant cheerfulness, and a delight in the company of his fellow-men, which made the College a better and a happier place. (DNB)

Conclusion

• A neat article, fills all the spaces. There is a query above about use of different references to Viking activity in England / Vikings / Viking Age; may we seek a clarification?
• The Ekwall, E (mis)reference needs sorting. --Whiteguru (talk) 06:47, 8 February 2021 (UTC)

• Thank you for a fine review, Whiteguru. I have now made an attempt at improving the article in accordance with your recommendations. The Ekwall URL does include an obituary by Eilert Ekwall on Allen Mawer, but one has to get behind the paywall in order to read it. Krakkos (talk) 09:07, 8 February 2021 (UTC)

• Thanks for your quick response and edits to the page. We'll take this GA Review as sorted. --Whiteguru (talk) 09:31, 8 February 2021 (UTC)

• Great!

 Passed