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Per discussions with experienced Wikipedians in preparation for FAC:
'''Whole article:'''
* <s>Trim article size to 45-50 kB (readable prose)</s>
* Find citation for every <nowiki>{{fact}}</nowiki> template.
* <s>Remove or integrate most/all efn's - high quality writing that I hate to lose, can we move them to subarticles in many cases?</s>
* Remove all exterraneous details from sections which are supposed to be written in ].
* <s>Research and resolve concerns from Hog Farm on the Missouri section</s>
* Implement bcatt's suggestions on NPOVing the article, inasmuch as the suggestions were reasonable, made in good faith, and for the purpose of strengthening the article.
* <s>Prune references that no longer have citations based on them</s>
* Include more inline citations (notes), where applicable, and/or where the fact could use a citation.
* Verify everything.
* Continue to improve brilliance of prose, and make more concise.

''''Early life' section:'''

''''1827 to 1831' section:'''
* Add picture(s) (purely cosmetic suggestion).
* Add mention of his trusty white stovepipe hat

''''1831 to 1844' section:'''
Massive work!
Generally get the article to synch up better with the extremely well-written ] sections on this period.

* Remove or at least deflate the two paragraphs (and then one under the notes) regarding the noncentral tarring and feathering; can't we include something more encyclopedic and central to his life?
* Add reference to polygamy under Nauvoo section.
* Explain: What does temple-building have to do with Smith's life?

''''Marriage and family' section:'''
* Section on polygamy
* Section on birth family

''''Major teachings' section:'''

''''Legacy' section:'''

''''Notes' section:'''

''''References' section:'''
* Prune obsolete material, move it to ].

''''See also' section:'''
* Expand.

''''External links' section:'''
* Expand external links. (Include at least some anti-Smith links.)
* Prune and alphabetize categories.
* Alphabetize interwiki.

Latest revision as of 13:56, 9 January 2025

Per discussions with experienced Wikipedians in preparation for FAC:

  • Trim article size to 45-50 kB (readable prose)
  • Remove or integrate most/all efn's - high quality writing that I hate to lose, can we move them to subarticles in many cases?
  • Research and resolve concerns from Hog Farm on the Missouri section
  • Prune references that no longer have citations based on them
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