Talk:Schizocosa ocreata/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: Extraordinary Writ (talk · contribs) 23:53, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I'll be glad to take a look at this article. Since this nomination appears to be the result of a Wiki Ed class, I'll just make a few preliminary comments for now. If you're still willing to work on the article, just respond to the comments and I'll keep on reviewing. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 23:53, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Review

There are several short paragraphs of two or three sentences. If possible, I would recommend either expanding them or merging them with nearby paragraphs.
There are a few body paragraphs (e.g. in the "Molting" section) that lack citations but would seem to require them.
You use the phrase "it was found" five times. According to MOS:WEASEL, it's preferable to be a bit more specific, like "According to biologist Mary Smith..." or "A 2016 study by arachnologists John Smith and Jane Johnson found..."

Once these issues are addressed, I'll have more to say. Cheers! Extraordinary Writ (talk) 23:53, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Here's another ping, Wikispiders11, just in case the first notifications didn't go through. Let me know if you're still interested in working on this; otherwise I'll close the review in a few days. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 23:53, 30 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Regrettably, I'll have to fail this nomination because there's been no engagement. (The nominator edited as part of a Wiki Ed class and has not been active in months.) The article really isn't all that far from GA status, so I hope that other contributors continue to improve it.

1a: The article could be written somewhat more formally (e.g. cut "you" and the contractions), but that's probably not a dealbreaker. A WP:GOCE/REQ copy-edit would likely be useful in ironing out the occasional typo.
1b: The phrase "was found" is used five times. This is a weasel wording; the article ought to say when/by whom each fact was found. The information on melanization is found only in the lead; it should also appear in the body per MOS:LEAD. (It also needs a citation.)
2a: Pass
2b: Four paragraphs lack citations entirely.
2c: Pass
2d: Pass
3a: Numerous paragraphs and sections are very short, suggesting to me that some necessary content is lacking. While I needn't decide one way or the other, future contributors are encouraged either to consolidate these paragraphs or to expand them
3b: Pass
4: No apparent issues
5: Pass
6a: No apparent issues
6b: Pass

Cheers, Extraordinary Writ (talk) 05:55, 6 April 2021 (UTC) Hi, I will make these changes this week. Wikispiders11 (talk) 10:30, 6 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]