Talk:Basalt/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: JackFromReedsburg (talk · contribs) 13:09, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

I will be reviewing this article shortly. Expect comments in the next few days. JackFromReedsburg (talk | contribs) 13:09, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

General comments

• The lead should not have an abundance of citations, since all of that material should be covered in more depth in the body. The only ones I would keep are the dictionary ones for the pronunciation.

Done.

• Typically, the TOC usually doesn't include sub-sub headings (four equal signs), so I suggest using {{TOC limit|3}} to limit it to only sub headings.

Done.

• The average density of basalt is 2.9 g/cm3 is awkward being its own sentence. I suggest either adding a paragraph's worth of information on its density and why its unique, or just put the sentence in another related paragraph in the same section.

I found that viscosity was only really emphasized in the article lead. I took the opportunity to expand this paragraph to cover physical properties generally (density plus viscosity) with comparisons to other materials and suitable supporting cites. I think this paragraph stands on its own now.

• The "Mid-ocean ridge basalt" sub-list is confusing. What is Enriched, Normal, or Depleted?

Explanation added, along with supporting sources.

• "Submarine eruptions" section should probably have an introductory paragraph or so.

Done.

• "As well as forming large parts of the Earth's crust, basalt also occurs in other parts of the Solar System." should be under the Other bodies in the Solar System section.

Done.

• All images are properly licensed.
• Copyvio check showed a match, but they copied from us, so no big deal.

GA review (see here for what the criteria are, and here for what they are not)
It is reasonably well written. a (prose, spelling, and grammar): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists): It is factually accurate and verifiable. a (references): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR): d (copyvio and plagiarism): It is broad in its coverage. a (major aspects): b (focused): It follows the neutral point of view policy. Fair representation without bias: It is stable. No edit wars, etc.: 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):
Overall: Pass/Fail:
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Discussion

• @Kent G. Budge: this article currently has several major issues that need to be fixed before it meets the GA criteria. I will be putting the article on hold, until these issues are fixed. JackFromWisconsin (talk | contribs) 15:27, 21 April 2021 (UTC)

@JackFromWisconsin: I've attempted to address all the concerns. Is anything still lacking? --Kent G. Budge (talk) 16:38, 29 April 2021 (UTC)

@Kent G. Budge:, the article meets the GA criteria now. I will be promoting it. JackFromWisconsin (talk | contribs) 17:00, 29 April 2021 (UTC)