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On this page, you can request that the Guild of Copy Editors copy-edit specific articles.

Instructions for requesters

To make a request, remove any existing {{copy edit}} tags from the article, then click this button and follow the instructions:

Manual instructions (if the button doesn't work)

To make a request, add your article, using the following format, to the bottom of this page:

===[[Articlename]]===

Your comments ~~~~

Please remove any existing {{copy edit}} tags from the article to avoid edit conflicts during the copy edit.

Please note:

No request by an unregistered editor will be accepted unless the IP has done significant work on the article. Drive-by IP requests already on the list may be declined by any editor.
The average waiting time is two or so months. Please be patient and feel free to improve your requested article while you wait.
If you plan to nominate the article for good article, A-class or featured article status, please wait until the copy edit is complete before nominating it.
Having your article copy edited by our team does not guarantee that the prose will be considered acceptable during any of the above reviews.
You may have up to two open requests at any one time. This is enforced so that every request can have a fair chance of being fulfilled within a reasonable period.

Requests may be declined if the article is:

in the Draft or User namespaces, or is awaiting review at Wikipedia:Articles for creation;
unstable, undergoing rapid development, the venue for an ongoing edit war, or otherwise not yet suitable for copy editing.

Instructions for copy editors

Once you have accepted a request, it may be helpful to add a section to the article's Talk page explaining that you will be copy-editing the article and that other editors are welcome to post questions and comments for you while you are doing so. Remember to add another note when you are done.
Please ensure that you are familiar with the Wikipedia Manual of Style and the expectations for editing for the GOCE outlined in our Step by Step guide. The simplified Manual of Style is here. A number of national varieties of English are present throughout the encyclopedia, and no one variety is preferred. Keep spelling and date formatting consistent within an article.
When you accept a request, place an indented {{Working}} template immediately beneath the request and sign your post with four tildes (~~~~) so other copy editors know not to accept it.
Accept only one request at a time.
Articles that are potential Featured Article candidates should be handled by experienced editors.
If you have accepted a request but cannot fulfill it for any reason, please amend it with either:
- a note of the sections you have completed so someone else can complete the copy edit, or;
- a suitable template: {{Not done}}, {{Partly done}}, or Abandoned (not a template!). Please make a good-faith effort to complete a copyedit; excessive use of the "Partly done" template does little (or nothing) to reduce the backlog.
- If the article is unstable, experiencing rapid development, an ongoing edit war or apparent ownership issues, open a discussion on Requests talk to inform project coordinators.
- Acceptances that appear to have been abandoned will be checked after a reasonable period, usually one week after the timestamp. In cases of complete inactivity we will ask for an update on your talk page. If no response is received within one further week, the {{Working}} template will be removed so other editors may complete the copy edit.
When you have completed a request, add the template {{Done}} below the request and sign your post with four tildes (~~~~) and a bot will archive it in about 24 hours. In limited circumstances (breakdowns etc.), you can add the details of the request to the archive page then remove the request here by blanking the subsection. Do not delete the original request without archiving it.
Please consider adding the templates {{GOCE|user={{subst:REVISIONUSER}}|date={{subst:date}}}} on the talk page of articles you have copy edited and {{GOCEtb|article=Insert article name|sign=~~~~}} to the talk page of the requester.

Instructions for coordinators

Stale requests marked as "Working": Acceptances that appear to have been abandoned should be checked for activity after a reasonable period, usually one week after the timestamp. In cases of complete inactivity, a coordinator should ask for an update on the copy editor's talk page. Write "Asked X for update on talk page" below the "Working" line on the Requests page. If no response is received within one further week, the {{Working}} template should be removed so that other editors may complete the copy edit.
Quality control: Articles from the Requests page that are completed by newer editors should be reviewed for quality by a coordinator, time permitting. The top priority is to review articles that are FA candidates; the second priority, GA and DYK candidates.

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June 2017

Microsoft

Requesting a copy-edit of this article before submitting for good article status. Thanks in advance. Punyaboy (talk) 14:54, 4 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Working Keira 1996 23:59, 4 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]

You've been at this for a while. Need any help? BroVic (talk) 17:04, 1 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Per my talk page and the coordinators talk page I've been on Wikibreak and had intended to untag this, but am now working on it again. Thanks, however! Keira 1996 14:09, 2 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Pinged Keira1996. Miniapolis 13:41, 30 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

July 2017

Achelousaurus

Dinosaur, to prepare for GAN and FAC, thanks. FunkMonk (talk) 18:36, 30 July 2017 (UTC) Working --Spatium apis (talk) 19:01, 1 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Spatium apis, I was expecting at least a month of waiting, so I must admit the article isn't quite ready for copy-edit yet. Would you mind waiting a couple of weeks? FunkMonk (talk) 14:23, 2 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

FunkMonk Sure! I'll check back in a while. In the meantime I'll leave my working marker up. Spatium apis (talk) 15:30, 5 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Spatium apis, the article should be about ready now. Note that we are trying to keep it in US English, but we the writers are Europeans, so there may have been some slips to look out for... FunkMonk (talk) 02:15, 3 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Spatium apis has not edited since August 5, might someone else take over this copy-edit? FunkMonk (talk) 03:18, 10 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]
The article is now a GA, will soon nominate for FAC. Doesn't have to be a comprehensive copy-edit, just quick and dirty to fix the worst issues. FunkMonk (talk) 17:26, 20 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

August 2017

Gunday

A thorough copy-editing for my future GA/FA nominations.Krish | Talk 18:08, 5 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Anjaana Anjaani

A thorough copy-editing for my future GA/FA nominations.Krish | Talk 18:08, 5 August 2017 (UTC) ~~Working'''RADICAL SODA^(FORCE) 11:17, 31 August 2017 (UTC)~~[reply]

Pinged Forceradical. Miniapolis 18:33, 9 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Not doneDue to personal lapses and meatspace problems--Forceradical (talk) 09:48, 17 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Batman versus Predator

Request copy edit of the article Batman versus Predator comic book series. ThanksNeoBatfreak (talk) 06:35, 13 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Working --Paradoxasauruser (talk) 13:16, 19 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Done -- Paradoxasauruser (talk) 17:14, 20 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Mahavira

Nominated the article for FA. Reviewer has suggested to seek help here. -- Pankaj Jain Capankajsmilyo (talk · contribs · count) 03:12, 14 August 2017 (UTC) Working – Corinne (talk) 21:15, 14 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The Bat (play)

Would like a copy edit prior to GA/FA nomination of this article about a famous stage mystery. RL0919 (talk) 21:38, 14 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Lenalee Lee

A recently created article. Would need some tide up.Tintor2 (talk) 20:22, 15 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Barbarella (film)

Requesting copy-edit before a GA review submission. Andrzejbanas (talk) 04:39, 16 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Japanese craft

Thank you very much. Gryffindor (talk) 13:58, 17 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Sasuke Uchiha

I would like to have someone who's familiar with FA criteria (1a) and professional writing to copyedit on the article referenced for that purpose (FAC). If you see any issues, don't hesitate to comment on the article talk page. Thanks. 1989 17:42, 20 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Dunkirk (2017 film)

I requested a copy edit last month, which was rejected because of the editing traffic. It has died down since then. The specific sections that need professional help are Plot and Reception. Thanks. Cognissonance (talk | contibs) 14:13, 21 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Still more than 10+ edits per day. Perhaps it will actually be stable by the time this reaches the top of the list.Twofingered Typist (talk) 18:57, 21 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Melanie Barnett

I would greatly appreciate a thorough c/e for this article as I would like to bring it through the FAC process sometime in the future. Thank you in advance! Aoba47 (talk) 22:44, 21 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

DJ AM

In preparation for FA nomination. Freikorp (talk) 03:46, 22 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Emo

Would like a copy-edit of the emo article. Thanks. Statik N (talk) 02:50, 23 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Jusztina Szilágyi

The article is about Vlad the Impaler's second wife. Before its GAN, the article needs a bold copyedit. Thank you for your time in advance. Borsoka (talk) 02:41, 26 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Tauqeer Raza Khan

Please check the grammar. RRD (talk) 06:00, 26 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Pavel Bure

A rather long article, I want to take it to FAC eventually. I've gone through the article myself already, cutting down nearly 2000 words. But another look would be nice as well. Kaiser matias (talk) 00:48, 27 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Homophobia (film)

Hi there! I have recently created the article about the short film named above, but films are not quite my thing on Wikipedia. Thus, I believe there are some errors in style and prose. I would greatly appreciate your help. Best regards, Cartoon network freak (talk) 17:49, 27 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Martine McCutcheon

I'm not aiming for a GA or anything above with this article but I have recently read her biography and expnaded the article, particularly the 'early life' section. However, I think becuase I was writing it whilst reading the book it might be a bit informal, which I know is not good on Wikipedia. So I hope someone will have a look and tweak it a bit. Hope to hear from someone soon. Regards. ArturSik (talk) 20:34, 27 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani

This article really needs help--copy edits and references... Drmies (talk) 15:54, 28 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Bob Beatty

He is one of the most influential High School Football coaches in the United States, and is also one of the most successful and accomplished high school football coaches in the United States. Firstclass306 (talk) 00:56, 29 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Segundo Romance

I am requesting a copy-edit for this article before submitting this to FAC due to an editor's suggestion on the PR page. The article was previously copy-edited by Miniapolis in 2014 and I have made changes since then after it became GA. Erick (talk) 01:37, 30 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Black September

I plan to nominate the article to GA.. Makeandtoss (talk) 09:48, 30 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

The bio on Pakistani's current prime minister, has been nominated for GA status, however the reviewer is not satisfied. Requesting a quick copy editing please. --Saqib (talk) 08:49, 31 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

This bio has been upgraded to GA status recently, however a quick copy edit still very much appreciated. --Saqib (talk) 13:27, 3 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

September 2017

Germ theory of disease

Important topic, decent article, needs a copy edit. Harizotoh9 (talk) 19:44, 1 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Working – BroVic (talk) 19:51, 13 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Chrysler Turbine Car

I have been working hard on this article for the past month or so, and would like to nominate it for Good Article status. I think it is in pretty good shape, but I would greatly appreciate any assistance you can offer in preparing it for a GA nomination. Thanks in advance! Michael Barera (talk) 23:54, 4 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

My Man (Tamar Braxton song)

I would greatly appreciate a thorough c/e on this article. Thank you in advance! Aoba47 (talk) 14:29, 5 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hussein of Jordan

I plan to nominate article to GA. Makeandtoss (talk) 22:14, 5 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Coronation of the Thai monarch

Although there is no plan for GA or FA (yet!), the article will be of interest later this year when the new king is crowned. Sodacan (talk) 03:58, 6 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

ZombiU

The article is in need of in-depth copyediting, especially with its flow, tenses etc. Help would be appreciated. Thanks! AdrianGamer (talk) 15:10, 7 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Come My Fanatics...

Requesting a copy-edit before submitting for a good article review. Thank you! Andrzejbanas (talk) 19:05, 8 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

House of Zhao

Requesting copy edit on the article House of Zhao. Thanks.NeoBatfreak (talk) 21:01, 8 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Murder of Jo Cox

Requesting a copyedit of this article. A possible future GAN, but there's quite a way to go before it can qualify for that. Ideally a working knowledge of UK law would be of help. Thanks in advance, This is Paul (talk) 22:57, 9 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Mick Jagger

I have recently managed to get the Mick Jagger article to good article status and plan to (at a future date) nominate it for Featured article status, so was wondering if someone from the guild of copy-editors could take a (thorough) look at it and assist with copy-editing before the FA nomination. Thank you for your time and help. I realize that it is an extremely backlogged process (to the point I almost didn't post this) and apologize for adding to the workload. TheSandDoctor (talk) 07:24, 10 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Central Province, Zambia

Can you please help with corrections, looking for a GA. Thanks a lot in advance. Ssriram mt (talk) 09:42, 10 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Miscarriage

Thank you for considering my request. I have editing the Miscarriage article using Visual Editor. I have been adding citations with the tool. What I didn't realize is that the same reference has been listed multiple times as a different reference and given different ref numbers. Do you have a tool that will fix this? I can do it manually and I will if necessary, but if there is a faster way to do this please let me know. Best Regards, Barbara (WVS) ✐ ✉ 23:08, 10 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Alpine pika

Would really appreciate a strong copyediting on the alpine pika, and it is a relatively short article. Hoping to get it past GAN and FAC! Thank you very much in advance. Adityavagarwal (talk) 02:54, 11 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

International reaction to the 2016-17 Rohingya exodus

This article was created today to record international reaction of the ongoing Rohingya crisis.Fez Cap 12 (talk) 21:15, 13 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The Art Teacher

I am requesting a copy edit for the relatively short article, "The Art Teacher", before nominating for Good article status. Thank you. --Another Believer _(Talk) 01:55, 15 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Done David Thibault (talk) 22:43, 20 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Elcor, Minnesota

Please copy edit this candidate for GA status. Wpwatchdog (talk) 15:57, 15 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Burchard of Basle

A short and interesting article about one of early bishops of Basel. I did the first pass at copy editing, added some images and linked it with articles in other languages (which had different names and Wiki data duplication). Given the many names, probably the article name should change as well, probably to Burkhard of Fenis. Would be great if more experience editors take a look. Thanks! Codrin.B (talk) 20:54, 15 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Wipeout HD

I'd like to nominate this for FA soon. A comb-over of the article to make the prose smoother would be much appreciated! JAGUAR 20:23, 17 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The Rolling Stones

Hi there, just wondering if I could get a thorough passthrough of this article about the Stones as I will be nominating it for Featured Article status in the future (still undecided which I will nominate first, this or Mick Jagger - which has a request above). Thank you for your time and assistance. Sorry to be adding to the queue. TheSandDoctor (talk) 04:32, 18 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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