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Generally get the article to synch up better with the extremely well-written ] sections on this period. 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? * 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? Dissenting Opinion: This is a beautiful illustration of his character and determination; much like anecdotal stories about Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great, the tarring and feathering is illustrative of Smith's character under duress.
* Add reference to polygamy under Nauvoo section. * Add reference to polygamy under Nauvoo section.
* Explain: What does temple-building have to do with Smith's life? * Explain: What does temple-building have to do with Smith's life?

Revision as of 04:49, 27 October 2007

Whole article:

  • Find citation for every {{fact}} template.
  • Remove all exterraneous details from sections which are supposed to be written in summary style.
  • 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.
  • 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 History of the Latter Day Saint movement 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? Dissenting Opinion: This is a beautiful illustration of his character and determination; much like anecdotal stories about Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great, the tarring and feathering is illustrative of Smith's character under duress.
  • 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:

'See also' section:

  • Expand.

'External links' section:

  • Expand external links. (Include at least some anti-Smith links.)
  • Prune and alphabetize categories.
  • Alphabetize interwiki.
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