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Episode plot summary makes little sense to those who haven't watched the series. A possible GAN. <b>] ] ]</b> 17:33, 8 December 2024 (UTC) | Episode plot summary makes little sense to those who haven't watched the series. A possible GAN. <b>] ] ]</b> 17:33, 8 December 2024 (UTC) | ||
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Just expanded from sandbox. Will nominate for GA (GAN) in the near-future but I plan to go for FA (FAC) in the long run. ] (]) 06:28, 9 December 2024 (UTC) | |||
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Article translated from ru.wiki. I would like to nominate it for featured article (FAC) as article is complete, but my English grammar is not too good. ] (]) 14:45, 9 December 2024 (UTC) | Article translated from ru.wiki. I would like to nominate it for featured article (FAC) as article is complete, but my English grammar is not too good. ] (]) 14:45, 9 December 2024 (UTC) | ||
:{{Working}} I will try! - ] (]) 19:26, 22 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
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Recently promoted FA. But, I want to make sure there we aren't missing any grammar lapses and typos since I added a tad bit more. 🍕]🍕 (]) 22:38, 9 December 2024 (UTC) | Recently promoted FA. But, I want to make sure there we aren't missing any grammar lapses and typos since I added a tad bit more. 🍕]🍕 (]) 22:38, 9 December 2024 (UTC) | ||
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As part of an initiative to improve articles about key ] figures, this particular article has recently undergone a major revision. Before nominating it for GA (GAN), I'm asking for your help to further improve the prose. Thanks! ] (]) 15:10, 13 December 2024 (UTC) | As part of an initiative to improve articles about key ] figures, this particular article has recently undergone a major revision. Before nominating it for GA (GAN), I'm asking for your help to further improve the prose. Thanks! ] (]) 15:10, 13 December 2024 (UTC) | ||
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'''GAN''': content-wise this is ready, but am having trouble making it read clearer, especially in Background and recording and composition; would like to see someone else give this a shot at writing. // ] (]) 14:02, 15 December 2024 (UTC) | |||
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Underwent a major rewrite due to ]; this was also requested by {{user|Boneless Pizza!}} on my talk page. ] (]) 10:03, 21 December 2024 (UTC) | Underwent a major rewrite due to ]; this was also requested by {{user|Boneless Pizza!}} on my talk page. ] (]) 10:03, 21 December 2024 (UTC) | ||
:{{working}} ] (]) 14:47, 21 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
::@] I think there is a problem with their "copyedits", particularly with his edit here . 🍕]🍕 (]) 12:14, 23 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
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For a GAN.--] (]) 11:28, 25 December 2024 (UTC) | For a GAN.--] (]) 11:28, 25 December 2024 (UTC) | ||
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I'd appreciate a copy edit to the article linked above. It was recently reviewed against the GA criteria. Unfortunately, the reviewer did a lackluster review of the article and closed it without giving me the chance to addressed "the issues" he supposedly found. I plan on renominating the article once the copyedit is complete (GAN). Thanks in advance. ] ] 18:29, 8 January 2025 (UTC) | I'd appreciate a copy edit to the article linked above. It was recently reviewed against the GA criteria. Unfortunately, the reviewer did a lackluster review of the article and closed it without giving me the chance to addressed "the issues" he supposedly found. I plan on renominating the article once the copyedit is complete (GAN). Thanks in advance. ] ] 18:29, 8 January 2025 (UTC) | ||
:For context, I failed the review due to the presence of copyright issues in the form of close paraphrasing, which is a valid reason for quick failing a GA nomination. ] (]) 07:50, 16 January 2025 (UTC) | :For context, I failed the review due to the presence of copyright issues in the form of close paraphrasing, which is a valid reason for quick failing a GA nomination. ] (]) 07:50, 16 January 2025 (UTC) | ||
::{{On hold}}; known textual copyright concerns should be addressed ''before'' requesting a copy-edit, otherwise volunteers' time gets wasted on edits to material that needs to be redacted and/or may be quickly erased. Discuss at ]. ''']''' 17:07, 16 January 2025 (UTC) | ::<strike>{{On hold}}; known textual copyright concerns should be addressed ''before'' requesting a copy-edit, otherwise volunteers' time gets wasted on edits to material that needs to be redacted and/or may be quickly erased.</strike> Discuss at ]. ''']''' 17:07, 16 January 2025 (UTC) | ||
:::The offending copyvio material has been removed from the article so I am striking my hold notice. Copy-editors should check the article's history before starting a c/e and see the above-linked discussion for context, and discuss there. ''']''' 23:23, 17 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
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Possible GAN. ] (]) 18:38, 8 January 2025 (UTC) | Possible GAN. ] (]) 18:38, 8 January 2025 (UTC) | ||
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Seeking a copy edit for ]. Thank you, ---] <sub>(])</sub> 04:48, 9 January 2025 (UTC) | Seeking a copy edit for ]. Thank you, ---] <sub>(])</sub> 04:48, 9 January 2025 (UTC) | ||
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Bit of an odd one for me, I admit. It's a reasonably basic maths article. I've done what I can to make it more encyclopedic, it could do bit better flow though. Planning to take to GAN. '''] <sup>(] • ])</sup>''' 22:27, 11 January 2025 (UTC) | Bit of an odd one for me, I admit. It's a reasonably basic maths article. I've done what I can to make it more encyclopedic, it could do bit better flow though. Planning to take to GAN. '''] <sup>(] • ])</sup>''' 22:27, 11 January 2025 (UTC) | ||
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An old FA I made around a decade that needs some polishing after I revised most of the reception with more useful info and balanced more the real world info. Cheers.] (]) 00:19, 12 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
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I created this article last year and basically rewrote it due to notability issues. A copyedit would be needed.] (]) 18:54, 16 January 2025 (UTC) | I created this article last year and basically rewrote it due to notability issues. A copyedit would be needed.] (]) 18:54, 16 January 2025 (UTC) | ||
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Four years since a successful GAN, I have made some significant edits to expand and flesh out the article. My goal is to get this article up to a successful FAN, but I want to run this through some copy edits to tighten the prose and writing so there will be few issues that I run into while it is nominated.] (]) 22:31, 17 January 2025 (UTC) | Four years since a successful GAN, I have made some significant edits to expand and flesh out the article. My goal is to get this article up to a successful FAN (FAC), but I want to run this through some copy edits to tighten the prose and writing so there will be few issues that I run into while it is nominated.] (]) 22:31, 17 January 2025 (UTC) | ||
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Requesting a copy edit for this recently created article, which I hope will see GA status (GAN) one day. Thank you! ---] <sub>(])</sub> 14:12, 18 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
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* This article about a dynasty from southern India is a mess. Content differs from the citations (at several points). People seem to have added their opinions regarding this subject. Seriously need to remove a lot of unnecessary stuff. A compact article with the right information will be better than this jumble. ] (]) 13:19, 21 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
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⚫ | The article needs a CE for a possible GAN.--] (]) 19:15, 21 January 2025 (UTC) | ||
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For FAC. Thank you, 💽 ] 💽 🌹 ⚧ (she/they) <sup>''']/]'''</sup> 13:31, 22 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
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'''GAN:''' We and ] would like to get this article to GA and it was later failed due to language problems, I am hoping someone copy-edit this, as I'm not that fluent in English. Thanks. '''''Warm Regards''''', ] (]) (]) 04:03, 23 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
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⚫ | I need it to be copyedited to get rid of grammar lapses. 🍕]🍕 (]) 08:18, 23 January 2025 (UTC) | ||
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Requesting because I will nominate this on February in Featured Article Candidate ('''FAC'''). <span style="border-radius:7px;background:#800080;padding:4px 6px 4px 6px;color:white;">]</span> ] 10:47, 23 January 2025 (UTC) |
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November 2024
Zemstvo
I put this article up for GA-R (GAN) which failed and the reviewer recommend I seek assistance here. I think it's possible I have read this article too many times to be of much assistance. Czarking0 (talk) 18:24, 29 November 2024 (UTC)
- Working I'll try my best!
🍗TheNuggeteer🍗 (My "blotter")
03:26, 19 December 2024 (UTC)- @TheNuggeteer, are you still working on this article? You have not edited it since 20 December. Mox Eden (talk) 07:29, 1 January 2025 (UTC)
- Is it okay to withdraw? I lost my motivation in working on this article.
🍗TheNuggeteer🍗 (My "blotter")
11:33, 2 January 2025 (UTC)- @TheNuggeteer: Yes, but make sure to mark this request as "Partly done" and do tell where in the article you stopped on for future copyeditors. Mox Eden (talk) 13:25, 3 January 2025 (UTC)
- I've reverted TheNuggeteer's changes because they changed the meanings of several sentences; see my note n their talk page here (permalink). Baffle☿gab 20:42, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
- @TheNuggeteer: Yes, but make sure to mark this request as "Partly done" and do tell where in the article you stopped on for future copyeditors. Mox Eden (talk) 13:25, 3 January 2025 (UTC)
- Is it okay to withdraw? I lost my motivation in working on this article.
- Not done I did some copyedits, but they were, in whole, reverted because of improper copyediting. Hopefully, another copyeditor will edit this article and make it better than I can. Good luck, and happy new year!
🍗TheNuggeteer🍗 (My "blotter")
02:35, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
- @TheNuggeteer, are you still working on this article? You have not edited it since 20 December. Mox Eden (talk) 07:29, 1 January 2025 (UTC)
- Working – I've been prompted by this to get out six volumes on 19th-century Russian history. I think that I had better take this, even though I have another article I'm working on. Dhtwiki (talk) 06:24, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
December 2024
Humpback whale
Old FA. I recently added some more text. Would appreciate a copyedit. Thanks in advance. LittleJerry (talk) 00:06, 6 December 2024 (UTC)
- Working. – Jonesey95 (talk) 01:01, 17 January 2025 (UTC)
Legends of Tomorrow season 2
Episode plot summary makes little sense to those who haven't watched the series. A possible GAN. Questions? four Olifanofmrtennant (she/her) 17:33, 8 December 2024 (UTC)
Mokosh
Article translated from ru.wiki. I would like to nominate it for featured article (FAC) as article is complete, but my English grammar is not too good. Sławobóg (talk) 14:45, 9 December 2024 (UTC)
- Working I will try! - Prime6421 (talk) 19:26, 22 January 2025 (UTC)
Claire Redfield
Recently promoted FA. But, I want to make sure there we aren't missing any grammar lapses and typos since I added a tad bit more. 🍕BP!🍕 (🔔) 22:38, 9 December 2024 (UTC)
Muhammad al-Baqir
As part of an initiative to improve articles about key Shia figures, this particular article has recently undergone a major revision. Before nominating it for GA (GAN), I'm asking for your help to further improve the prose. Thanks! Albertatiran (talk) 15:10, 13 December 2024 (UTC)
Bart Simpson
Underwent a major rewrite due to a FAR/FARC; this was also requested by Boneless Pizza! (talk · contribs) on my talk page. Xeroctic (talk) 10:03, 21 December 2024 (UTC)
- Working CF-501 Falcon (talk) 14:47, 21 January 2025 (UTC)
- @Baffle gab1978 I think there is a problem with their "copyedits", particularly with his edit here . 🍕BP!🍕 (🔔) 12:14, 23 January 2025 (UTC)
He was aware that he was still a child
For a GAN.--TeenAngels1234 (talk) 11:28, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
Allied occupation of the eastern Adriatic
I would like to submit Allied occupation of the eastern Adriatic article to GAN. I trust its prose would benefit from a copyedit before the nomination. Thanks! --Tomobe03 (talk) 11:56, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
Jadranska straža
I plan to nominate this article as a GAN. I would appreciate a copyedit before the nomination. Cheers. Tomobe03 (talk) 16:51, 27 December 2024 (UTC)
Holden Commodore (VE)
Could use a slight copy edit. Former featured article, which I got repromoted to GA status. Would like to make sure it's in good shape before taking to FA (FAC). 750h+ 17:42, 27 December 2024 (UTC)
H-1B visa
Has been the subject of a recent student editing project. Multiple style issues, such as expert sources being introduced multiple times, repetitive information within two different paragraphs in a single section. Currently in the news because of Ramaswamy's recent statements, and page views have skyrocketed in the last few days as the subject becoming contentious within MAGA has received media attention. Valereee (talk) 14:15, 28 December 2024 (UTC)
Ray Palmer (Arrowverse)
I wanted to bring this article to GAN but basiclly every aspect of the article is a mess. Basically it needs someone to burn the plot summary to a crisp. Questions? four Olifanofmrtennant (she/her) 07:01, 29 December 2024 (UTC)
Naruto Uzumaki
Seven year old FA that hasn’t been copyedited in a while, plus it was a suggestion. 1989 (talk) 03:18, 31 December 2024 (UTC)
- Working Mox Eden (talk) 07:42, 17 January 2025 (UTC)
- Done Mox Eden (talk) 18:23, 22 January 2025 (UTC)
January 2025
Not in Love (Crystal Castles song)
For FAC. Thanks! Skyshiftertalk 19:55, 2 January 2025 (UTC)
Bruno Mars
Needs two address issues raised in the talk page, such "too long to read and navigate comfortably" and "neutral point of view". MarioSoulTruthFan (talk) 12:45, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
2018 Batman by-election
Intending to nominate this as a FAC. Many thanks! GraziePrego (talk) 02:49, 7 January 2025 (UTC)
LittleBigPlanet (2008 video game)
For a potential FAC. Lazman321 (talk) 05:16, 7 January 2025 (UTC)
Albert Camus
VIT4 GA tagged for grammatical cleanup czar 19:13, 7 January 2025 (UTC)
The Host (2006 film)
I've been working on this a lot for a potential GAN and would appreciate a copy edit beforehand. Eiga-Kevin2 (talk) 01:54, 8 January 2025 (UTC)
Sarpatta Parambarai
Not just c/e, it needs excessive repeat links removed and proofreading. Kailash29792 (talk) 07:36, 8 January 2025 (UTC)
Lucid (Aṣa album)
I'd appreciate a copy edit to the article linked above. It was recently reviewed against the GA criteria. Unfortunately, the reviewer did a lackluster review of the article and closed it without giving me the chance to addressed "the issues" he supposedly found. I plan on renominating the article once the copyedit is complete (GAN). Thanks in advance. Versace1608 18:29, 8 January 2025 (UTC)
- For context, I failed the review due to the presence of copyright issues in the form of close paraphrasing, which is a valid reason for quick failing a GA nomination. Lazman321 (talk) 07:50, 16 January 2025 (UTC)
On hold; known textual copyright concerns should be addressed before requesting a copy-edit, otherwise volunteers' time gets wasted on edits to material that needs to be redacted and/or may be quickly erased.Discuss at REQ Talk. Baffle☿gab 17:07, 16 January 2025 (UTC)- The offending copyvio material has been removed from the article so I am striking my hold notice. Copy-editors should check the article's history before starting a c/e and see the above-linked discussion for context, and discuss there. Baffle☿gab 23:23, 17 January 2025 (UTC)
Jimmy Eat World (1994 album)
Possible GAN. MusicforthePeople (talk) 18:38, 8 January 2025 (UTC)
- Working Mox Eden (talk) 19:01, 22 January 2025 (UTC)
The Vivienne
Seeking a copy edit for The Vivienne. Thank you, ---Another Believer (Talk) 04:48, 9 January 2025 (UTC)
- Working ~Malvoliox (talk | contribs) 17:55, 22 January 2025 (UTC)
12th Congress of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia
Planning to nominate it to WP:GA (GAN) and later WP:FA (FAC). British English. Radical rewrite if you feel it is necessary. Thanks! --TheUzbek (talk) 12:40, 10 January 2025 (UTC)
Council of Tripoli
The article is about a large assembly of the leaders of the crusader states to deal with their conflicts. To be more concise, the article needs a thorough and comprehensive copyedit before its GAN. Thank you for your time. Borsoka (talk) 06:44, 11 January 2025 (UTC)
Arithmetic billiards
Bit of an odd one for me, I admit. It's a reasonably basic maths article. I've done what I can to make it more encyclopedic, it could do bit better flow though. Planning to take to GAN. Lee Vilenski 22:27, 11 January 2025 (UTC)
Allen Walker
An old FA I made around a decade that needs some polishing after I revised most of the reception with more useful info and balanced more the real world info. Cheers.Tintor2 (talk) 00:19, 12 January 2025 (UTC)
Zbrojovka Z 6V
For GAN. Cos 22:15, 12 January 2025 (UTC)
Sheetz–Wawa rivalry
A short, 500 word article that a copy editor might enjoy tackling. After getting help at Misplaced Pages:Graphics Lab/Map workshop/Archive/Nov 2024 § Map of Sheetz and Wawa store locations in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania to add a map to the article, I'd like a second pair of eyes to make the prose flow a little better, if possible. Dan Leonard (talk • contribs) 00:24, 13 January 2025 (UTC)
Princess Mononoke
Since Princess Mononoke has just become a GA a few minutes ago, this article might need to undergo a detailed copy edit as necessary. Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 06:58, 13 January 2025 (UTC)
Dédée Bazile
Requested during a GAN review. Many thanks! Averageuntitleduser (talk) 23:15, 15 January 2025 (UTC)
Ryo Sakazaki
I created this article last year and basically rewrote it due to notability issues. A copyedit would be needed.Tintor2 (talk) 18:54, 16 January 2025 (UTC)
Billy (Black Christmas)
Four years since a successful GAN, I have made some significant edits to expand and flesh out the article. My goal is to get this article up to a successful FAN (FAC), but I want to run this through some copy edits to tighten the prose and writing so there will be few issues that I run into while it is nominated.Paleface Jack (talk) 22:31, 17 January 2025 (UTC)
Squirrel Games
Requesting a copy edit for this recently created article, which I hope will see GA status (GAN) one day. Thank you! ---Another Believer (Talk) 14:12, 18 January 2025 (UTC)
Chera dynasty
Oroblems
- This article about a dynasty from southern India is a mess. Content differs from the citations (at several points). People seem to have added their opinions regarding this subject. Seriously need to remove a lot of unnecessary stuff. A compact article with the right information will be better than this jumble. JamesMdp (talk) 13:19, 21 January 2025 (UTC)
Don't Be
The article needs a CE for a possible GAN.--TeenAngels1234 (talk) 19:15, 21 January 2025 (UTC)
Undertale
For FAC. Thank you, 💽 🌙Eclipse 💽 🌹 ⚧ (she/they) 13:31, 22 January 2025 (UTC)
Chiisana Koi no Uta
GAN: We and User:Goroth would like to get this article to GA and it was later failed due to language problems, I am hoping someone copy-edit this, as I'm not that fluent in English. Thanks. Warm Regards, Miminity (Talk?) (me contribs) 04:03, 23 January 2025 (UTC)
Ethan Winters
I need it to be copyedited to get rid of grammar lapses. 🍕BP!🍕 (🔔) 08:18, 23 January 2025 (UTC)
Cherry on Top (Bini song)
Requesting because I will nominate this on February in Featured Article Candidate (FAC). ROY is WAR Talk! 10:47, 23 January 2025 (UTC)
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