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Reviewer: Notecardforfree ( talk · contribs) 20:37, 4 March 2016 (UTC)
Hi Wugapodes -- thanks all the hard work you have done to improve this article! This is a very important case and I am excited to see that you have nominated this for GA status. I will complete a comprehensive review this weekend, but I wanted to offer a few preliminary comments:
" for articles on cases, case law, or subjects which use a large amount of case law, it is recommended that editors use the referencing style for the jurisdiction that heard that case or for which that legal subject applies."Therefore, you may want to consider using the Bluebook style (though, again, this is not a strict GA requirement).
I will have more to add soon. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best, -- Notecardforfree ( talk) 20:37, 4 March 2016 (UTC)
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1a. the prose is clear, concise, and understandable to an appropriately broad audience; spelling and grammar are correct. | For the most part, the prose is excellent. However, see my comments for portions of the article that still require clarification. |
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1b. it complies with the Manual of Style guidelines for lead sections, layout, words to watch, fiction, and list incorporation. | |
2. Verifiable with no original research: | ||
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2a. it contains a list of all references (sources of information), presented in accordance with the layout style guideline. | |
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2b. reliable sources are cited inline. All content that could reasonably be challenged, except for plot summaries and that which summarizes cited content elsewhere in the article, must be cited no later than the end of the paragraph (or line if the content is not in prose). | The author utilizes reliable sources, though see below re: citing to the syllabus. |
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2c. it contains no original research. | No concerns about original research. |
3. Broad in its coverage: | ||
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3a. it addresses the main aspects of the topic. | |
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3b. it stays focused on the topic without going into unnecessary detail (see summary style). | This article does not lose focus. |
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4. Neutral: it represents viewpoints fairly and without editorial bias, giving due weight to each. | |
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5. Stable: it does not change significantly from day to day because of an ongoing edit war or content dispute. | There have been no conflicts with respect to this article's content. |
6. Illustrated, if possible, by media such as images, video, or audio: | ||
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6a. media are tagged with their copyright statuses, and valid non-free use rationales are provided for non-free content. | |
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6b. media are relevant to the topic, and have suitable captions. | |
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7. Overall assessment. |
First and foremost, I want to commend you for the incredible work you have done to improve this article. It is incredibly difficult to write about complex legal topics in a manner that is easy for laypeople to understand, but you have done an excellent job with this article. This is certainly well on its way to passing, but there are a few issues that I think still need to be addressed:
"Where both primary and secondary sources are available, one should cite both."When supporting assertions about the Court's ruling, you should cite to the opinion itself, rather than the syllabus. In fact, syllabi include warnings that state the syllabus does not reflect the Court's official position, as syllabi occasionally include significant mistakes (see United States v. Detroit Timber & Lumber Co.).
Please let me know if any of these comments are unclear, though I want to emphasize that you have done a fantastic job with this article. Please feel free to take as much time as you need (within reason, of course) when making these changes. When responding to the comments listed above, please be sure to not strike through any of the comments listed here so that we can reference these comments when finalizing the review. Thanks agains for taking the time to work on this article! Best, -- Notecardforfree ( talk) 11:14, 7 March 2016 (UTC)
![]() | Santosky v. Kramer has been listed as one of the
Social sciences and society good articles under the
good article criteria. If you can improve it further,
please do so. If it no longer meets these criteria, you can
reassess it. Review: March 23, 2016. ( Reviewed version). |
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Reviewer: Notecardforfree ( talk · contribs) 20:37, 4 March 2016 (UTC)
Hi Wugapodes -- thanks all the hard work you have done to improve this article! This is a very important case and I am excited to see that you have nominated this for GA status. I will complete a comprehensive review this weekend, but I wanted to offer a few preliminary comments:
" for articles on cases, case law, or subjects which use a large amount of case law, it is recommended that editors use the referencing style for the jurisdiction that heard that case or for which that legal subject applies."Therefore, you may want to consider using the Bluebook style (though, again, this is not a strict GA requirement).
I will have more to add soon. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best, -- Notecardforfree ( talk) 20:37, 4 March 2016 (UTC)
Rate | Attribute | Review Comment |
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1. Well-written: | ||
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1a. the prose is clear, concise, and understandable to an appropriately broad audience; spelling and grammar are correct. | For the most part, the prose is excellent. However, see my comments for portions of the article that still require clarification. |
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1b. it complies with the Manual of Style guidelines for lead sections, layout, words to watch, fiction, and list incorporation. | |
2. Verifiable with no original research: | ||
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2a. it contains a list of all references (sources of information), presented in accordance with the layout style guideline. | |
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2b. reliable sources are cited inline. All content that could reasonably be challenged, except for plot summaries and that which summarizes cited content elsewhere in the article, must be cited no later than the end of the paragraph (or line if the content is not in prose). | The author utilizes reliable sources, though see below re: citing to the syllabus. |
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2c. it contains no original research. | No concerns about original research. |
3. Broad in its coverage: | ||
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3a. it addresses the main aspects of the topic. | |
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3b. it stays focused on the topic without going into unnecessary detail (see summary style). | This article does not lose focus. |
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4. Neutral: it represents viewpoints fairly and without editorial bias, giving due weight to each. | |
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5. Stable: it does not change significantly from day to day because of an ongoing edit war or content dispute. | There have been no conflicts with respect to this article's content. |
6. Illustrated, if possible, by media such as images, video, or audio: | ||
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6a. media are tagged with their copyright statuses, and valid non-free use rationales are provided for non-free content. | |
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6b. media are relevant to the topic, and have suitable captions. | |
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7. Overall assessment. |
First and foremost, I want to commend you for the incredible work you have done to improve this article. It is incredibly difficult to write about complex legal topics in a manner that is easy for laypeople to understand, but you have done an excellent job with this article. This is certainly well on its way to passing, but there are a few issues that I think still need to be addressed:
"Where both primary and secondary sources are available, one should cite both."When supporting assertions about the Court's ruling, you should cite to the opinion itself, rather than the syllabus. In fact, syllabi include warnings that state the syllabus does not reflect the Court's official position, as syllabi occasionally include significant mistakes (see United States v. Detroit Timber & Lumber Co.).
Please let me know if any of these comments are unclear, though I want to emphasize that you have done a fantastic job with this article. Please feel free to take as much time as you need (within reason, of course) when making these changes. When responding to the comments listed above, please be sure to not strike through any of the comments listed here so that we can reference these comments when finalizing the review. Thanks agains for taking the time to work on this article! Best, -- Notecardforfree ( talk) 11:14, 7 March 2016 (UTC)