Talk:David Archuleta (album)/GA1

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Reviewer: Tbhotch^{Talk C.} 17:10, 16 August 2010 (UTC)

GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria

1. Is it reasonably well written?

   A. Prose quality:

   B. MoS compliance:

2. Is it factually accurate and verifiable?

   A. References to sources:

   B. Citation of reliable sources where necessary:

   C. No original research:

3. Is it broad in its coverage?

   A. Major aspects:

   B. Focused:

4. Is it neutral?

   Fair representation without bias:

5. Is it stable?

   No edit wars, etc:

6. Does it contain images to illustrate the topic?

   A. Images are copyright tagged, and non-free images have fair use rationales:

   B. Images are provided where possible and appropriate, with suitable captions:

7. Overall:

   Pass or Fail:

I am quick-failing the nominations, there is a lack of information. I would suggest looking at the other 291 GA or the 75 FA. Also remember to add the GA notice on the article's talkpage.

• General

References need to go with the {{cite web}}, {{cite news}}, {{cite book}} format.

some links need update

a redirect

• Infobox

Genres: Teen pop, R&B, pop, adult contemporary[1] -> Source states that Pop rock is the genre, the others are styles.

Reviews goes on their own section not here.

• Lead

The lead should summarize the entire article

Gold by the RIAA -> Who is the RIAA?

released to radio on August 1. -> 2004? 2006? 2025?

In general need a copy edit.

• Background

Missed.

• Reception and album information

album information? where?

David Archuleta received mixed reviews from critics.[4] Reception and album information, Billboard praised David Archuleta, -> David Archuleta twice.

Neither USA Today, The New York Times nor Los Angeles Times are sourced.

The song "Desperate" is a cover of the German band Stanfour. ->

• Singles

at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 -> at number two on the Billboard Hot 100

sold almost 2 million copies in the United States. [8]

-> sold almost two million copies in the United States.[8]

on November 21, 2008 -> on November 21, 2008,

will be the next single following "Crush". -> update

On March 13, 2009, David -> On March 13, 2009, Archuleta

iTunes -> wikilink

on the Wal-mart version of David Archuleta -> Archuleta has a Wal-mart version?

paragraph unsourced.

• Release history

Almost unsourced

• Personnel

Missed section. This is one of the most important sections for either album article. Without it the article cannot be re-assessed further that "C-Class"

• Chart performance

Needs expantion

U.S. Billboard Top Digital Albums and U.S. Billboard Comprehensive Albums are complementary charts, so are not needed.

• Certifications and sales

Platinum -> Unsourced (The RIAA is the only reliable source)

If you feel this is in error, you may request a Good article reassessment or re-nominate it. Tbhotch^{Talk C.}