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I've added a reference and year to every motto, written a lead, and inserted images. I want to take the list to WP:FAC soon. I'd be happy to review your article in return.

Thanks, Reywas92Talk 20:34, 27 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Comment

  • The lead could used more references
    • I added one that is the same as a later one. the problem is that much of the lead is general and derives from the list, not sources that say that exactly.
  • "English and Latin are are used language for almost all mottos"
    • Done
  • "English and Latin are are used language for almost all mottos, which are used by 25 and 23 states and territories, respectively." --> "English and Latin are the most used languages for state mottos, used by 25 and 23 states and territories, respectively."
    • What do you mean by "25 and 23 states and territories"?
      • First is done. Is says respectively after it, so English is used 25 times and Latin 23 times. What would you suggest?
  • "To promote tourism, states also establish slogans, which are unofficial and change more often than state mottos." probably need a reference
    • That was actually there before I began working on this page. Although it's self-explanatory I doubt I could find a source that says the same thing, so I'll just remove it.
  • Use n/a for all empty cells in "Year and citation" column
    • That would imply there is none. Am Samoa is the only one without a year and that's because I can't find one. I'll see.
  • Add PDF to the format parameter for all PDF documents
    • Done, though there's already the PDF symbol next to the name
  • How is http://www.netstate.com/states/mottoes/hi_motto.htm a reliable source?
  • How is http://www.netstate.com/states/mottoes/ok_motto.htm a reliable source?
    • It cites its sources and seems very reliable to me. I'm only using it because I couldn't find anything on the state website.
      • Well, I would cite the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary instead since it is more reliable. Hawaii, Oklahoma
  • I also resized images for you. Feel free to adjust them, though, if you don't like it.

Chris! ct 23:51, 27 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I used Netstate for a ref because it gave the year of adoption; the Merriam-Webster site doesn't give that. There is a ref for both to the states' pages with the translation. About the missing years: A year for Washington does not exist; it was never made official and is not on the seal. I changed the n/a to a dash like Guam. For American Samoa, there should be a year because it is on the seal, I'm just unable to find that. Reywas92Talk 00:24, 2 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I think American Samoa should have a dash also if there is no info about the year.—Chris! ct 02:56, 2 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I have found the year with reference. I would like to nominate this for FLC this week. Reywas92Talk 22:47, 7 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]