Talk:Rufus (Kim Possible)/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: MWright96 (talk · contribs) 14:06, 21 April 2020 (UTC) Will be taking on his review as part of the GAN Backlog Drive of April to May 2020. MWright96 (talk) 14:06, 21 April 2020 (UTC)

1. It is reasonably well written.

   a (prose): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):

2. It is factually accurate and verifiable.

   a (reference section): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR):

3. It is broad in its coverage.

   a (major aspects): b (focused):

4. It follows the neutral point of view policy.

   Fair representation without bias:

5. It is stable.

   No edit wars, etc.:

6. It is illustrated by images and other media, where possible and appropriate.

   a (images are tagged and non-free content have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):

7. Overall:

   Pass/Fail:

Lead

• "Kim Possible (2002-2007)" - the hyphen should be replaced with an en dash (–) per MOS:DASH

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 05:51, 23 April 2020 (UTC)

• "who insisted that the animated series required an animal sidekick," - require

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 05:51, 23 April 2020 (UTC)

• "The character has been called a fan favorite and one of the series' most popular characters." - please state whom exactly called Rufus a fan favorite and one of the show's most popular characters

Fixed; "by reviewers."--Changedforbetter (talk) 05:51, 23 April 2020 (UTC)

Role

• "during which he sometimes jeopardizes their missions," - please briefly elborate that it is through his actions that jeopardizes the missions

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 05:51, 23 April 2020 (UTC)

• "typically emerging from Ron's pocket to either offer assistance or eat." - eat food?

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 05:51, 23 April 2020 (UTC)

• "Ron obtains Rufus because his father is allergic to all animal furs, forcing him to settle for a hairless pet.[9] Ron discovers Rufus on the Internet.[9]" - maybe merge these two sentences into each other?

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 05:51, 23 April 2020 (UTC)

Creation and voice

• "who insisted that children's animated series" - that all its children's

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 06:02, 23 April 2020 (UTC)

• "apart from occasional brief episodes focusing on the character that are more gag-oriented." - gag-orientated episodes focusing on Rufus.

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 06:02, 23 April 2020 (UTC)

Reception and impact

• "USA Today's Alex Kane cited Rufus among the show's "charming cast" of memorable characters,[32] while the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Rob Owen identified Rufus as the show's breakout character." - repetition of Rufus

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 06:07, 23 April 2020 (UTC)

• "Rufus is considered one of the show's most popular characters and components," - considered by reviewers

Fixed.

• Also, twice the mention of the word "show" could be avoided

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 06:07, 23 April 2020 (UTC)

• "Cartwright's performance earned her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program at the 31st Daytime Emmy Awards." - add the year the 31st Daytime Emmy Awards was held

Fixed; added.

Am going to place the review on hold to allow the nominator to address/respond to the queries raised above. MWright96 (talk) 18:56, 21 April 2020 (UTC)

I've addressed all concerns; awaiting final review/verdict.--Changedforbetter (talk) 06:07, 23 April 2020 (UTC) MWright96

@Changedforbetter: Now promoting to GA class. MWright96 (talk) 07:14, 23 April 2020 (UTC)