Template:Did you know nominations/Sara Mayhew

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The result was: promoted by BlueMoonset (talk) 05:38, 9 February 2013 (UTC)

Sara Mayhew

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• ... that Canadian manga artist Sara Mayhew uses storytelling to promote science and critical thinking?

Created by Nmillerche (talk). Self nom at 14:54, 27 January 2013 (UTC)

• Not sure about the picture here. Subject of photo describes it as her own work, which is always a bit problematic. On just what basis does she own the copyright? Do we have an image of her that does not raise similar issues? - Jmabel | Talk 19:34, 27 January 2013 (UTC)

Sara Mayhew speaking at TAM 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada - July 2012

While I still assume that she uploaded those images in good faith, I am not aware of the specific arrangements she has with the photographers or organizations from whence her pictures, many of which may be used promotionally elsewhere, originated. In the case of this picture, however, just to err on the side of caution I have contacted the photographer and have replaced the image in the article with one uploaded to the Wikimedia Commons by him. Hopefully it will be acceptable to replace the photo in the above template accordingly. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nmillerche (talk • contribs) 01:05, 28 January 2013 (UTC)

• Other than that, the article is certainly new enough, long enough, decently written, etc. I have a bit of a problem with the hook, though: I'd really rather see something reworded either to indicate either that "...uses storytelling to promote science and critical thinking..." is Mayhew's self-description (which would clearly be citable from statements in the article) or to use someone else's specific characterization of her work. As it is, this somewhat opinionated statement is in Wikipedia's own voice, which it shouldn't be. - Jmabel | Talk 19:42, 27 January 2013 (UTC)
  • Thanks Jmabel. I can see what you mean with the hook. How about "...uses storytelling with the goal of promoting science and critical thinking?" It was definitely based on the self-description of her work made evident through several of the interviews and articles cited, and as you pointed out it's not for Wikipedia's voice to judge whether she is in fact accomplishing the stated goal of promoting it successfully. Thanks for catching that. Nmillerche (talk) 20:29, 27 January 2013 (UTC)
    • "...with the goal of" addresses my issue. - Jmabel | Talk 22:02, 27 January 2013 (UTC)
  • Alt1 ... that Canadian manga artist Sara Mayhew uses storytelling with the goal of promoting science and critical thinking? Nmillerche (talk) 11:13, 28 January 2013 (UTC)

Jmabel (Talk) has said that they are traveling and not able to perform further review. If someone else wouldn't mind giving this nomination a review, I'd be very appreciative. Thanks in advance. Nmillerche (talk) 12:08, 8 February 2013 (UTC)

• It looks to me like all of the questions on this one have been resolved. The Alt1 hook is preferable. The new photo (the full length shot of the subject standing) is solidly sourced. QPQ is not needed because this looks like Nmillerche's first DYK nom. I think this one is ready to go. Thanks for a great article! Allecher (talk) 00:13, 9 February 2013 (UTC)