Draft talk:Raina C. Smith
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Note to reviewers about COI and neutrality
editHello reviewers,
I’m the subject of this draft, Raina C. Smith. I created the initial version of this article myself to provide accurate, verifiable information and ensure it’s neutrally written and properly sourced. I understand Wikipedia’s Conflict of Interest and neutrality guidelines and have submitted it through the Articles for Creation process so it can be reviewed independently before publication.
The draft is based entirely on independent, reliable media coverage and is not promotional in tone or intent. I'd like to hear any editorial feedback and am happy to make any corrections or improvements as suggested.
Thank you for your time and review. Raina C. Smith (talk) 20:06, 11 November 2025 (UTC)
- @Raina C. Smith My immediate concern with the sourcing is that it is just a list of sources rather than footnotes, so there's no easy way to verify claims in the article against the sources. —C.Fred (talk) 20:33, 11 November 2025 (UTC)
- Thank you for your feedback. I have made the edits requested, which I hope are now acceptable, especially the sourcing. I added inline citations and multiple independent secondary sources, addressing notability and citation concerns noted by reviewer LuniZunie. Raina C. Smith (talk) 21:27, 11 November 2025 (UTC)
Request for guidance
editHello reviewers — thank you in advance for your time. I’ve addressed the earlier decline reason, cleaned the draft, and ensured the sourcing meets neutrality and reliability guidelines. If any additional improvements would be helpful before review, I would appreciate your guidance.
Independent news coverage clarification
editHello reviewers — in support of the question about independent editorial coverage, the draft already includes multiple independent sources, including newspaper features from Ocean State Stories (Pell Center), The Warwick Beacon, and the Cranston Herald, as well as interviews and features on NBC’s WJAR-TV, CBS’s WPRI-TV, and Boston’s WBZ Book Club. These sources are all independent, reliable, and non-promotional. If any improvements in formatting or sourcing are helpful, I’d welcome guidance.