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The nomination process has three steps: |
The nomination process has three steps: |
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# Find the most appropriate subsection from those listed on the right. If you are not sure which section is best, use "Miscellaneous". |
# Find the most appropriate subsection from those listed on the right. If you are not sure which section is best, use "Miscellaneous". |
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# Add '''{{tlsx|GAN|2=subtopic='''''name of the '''subsection''' on this page where the article is listed'''''}}''' to the top of the nominated article's talk page. |
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# List the article '''at the bottom''' of that subsection: |
# List the article '''at the bottom''' of that subsection: |
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#* Copy this for the listing: <code><nowiki># {{la|ArticleName}} ~~~~</nowiki></code> |
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#* Copy this for the edit summary: <code>Nominating <nowiki>[[ArticleName]]</nowiki></code> |
#* Copy this for the edit summary: <code>Nominating <nowiki>[[ArticleName]]</nowiki></code> |
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=== How to review an article === |
=== How to review an article === |
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⚫ | # On the article talk page, follow the link in the [[Template:GA nominee|GA nominee template]] to start a review subpage. Leave an initial comment, save the subpage, and transclude that comment onto the article talk page by adding <code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>Talk:''ArticleName''/GA''n''}}</code> to the bottom of the last section on the article talk page: you need to replace ''ArticleName'' and ''n'' by the name of the article and the subpage number: this is most conveniently done by copying the name of the subpage and pasting it into the edit window. |
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#: Also, add your name by typing three tildes (<nowiki>~~~</nowiki>) in the "reviewer" parameter of the {{tl|GA nominee}} template, and set the status as "review". |
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⚫ | #On the article talk page, follow the link in the [[Template:GA nominee|GA nominee template]] to start a review subpage. Leave an initial comment, save the subpage, and transclude that comment onto the article talk page by adding <nowiki>{{</nowiki>Talk:''ArticleName''/GA''n''}} to the bottom of the last section on the article talk page: you need to replace ''ArticleName'' and ''n'' by the name of the article and the subpage number: this is most conveniently done by copying the name of the subpage and pasting it into the edit window. |
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# Check the "[[Wikipedia:Reviewing good articles#How to review an article|quick-fail criteria]]" before reading the article in detail: if a quick fail is appropriate, add your reason to the review page and go to the '''[[#Fail|fail]]''' process; otherwise continue with the next step. |
# Check the "[[Wikipedia:Reviewing good articles#How to review an article|quick-fail criteria]]" before reading the article in detail: if a quick fail is appropriate, add your reason to the review page and go to the '''[[#Fail|fail]]''' process; otherwise continue with the next step. |
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# Read the whole article, and decide whether it should '''[[#Pass|pass]]''' or '''[[#Fail|fail]]''' based on the criteria [[Wikipedia:Good article criteria|listed here]]. You can also put the article "'''[[#On Hold|On Hold]]'''" or ask for a '''[[#Second opinion|second opinion]]'''. If you wish, you can inform the nominator of your actions (e.g., using {{ |
# Read the whole article, and decide whether it should '''[[#Pass|pass]]''' or '''[[#Fail|fail]]''' based on the criteria [[Wikipedia:Good article criteria|listed here]]. You can also put the article "'''[[#On Hold|On Hold]]'''" or ask for a '''[[#Second opinion|second opinion]]'''. If you wish, you can inform the nominator of your actions (e.g., using {{tlsx|GANotice}}). The template {{tlsx|FGAN}} may help you organize the critique. You can also use {{tlsx|GAList}} or {{tlsx|GAList2}} to generate a checklist. |
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# Reviewers are encouraged (but not required) to fix problems with the article under review. |
# Reviewers are encouraged (but not required) to fix problems with the article under review. |
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# Ensure you have provided a detailed review of the article, giving an overview of how you believe it fulfills the [[WP:WIAGA|Good article criteria]], with suggestions to improve it if you can. Please also encourage the successful nominator(s) to review an article themselves. |
# Ensure you have provided a detailed review of the article, giving an overview of how you believe it fulfills the [[WP:WIAGA|Good article criteria]], with suggestions to improve it if you can. Please also encourage the successful nominator(s) to review an article themselves. |
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# Remove the article from the nominations list using the edit summary "Passed <nowiki>[[ArticleName]]</nowiki>". |
# Remove the article from the nominations list using the edit summary "Passed <nowiki>[[ArticleName]]</nowiki>". |
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# Replace {{tlx|GA nominee|2=...{{!}}subtopic={{!}}page=}} on the article's talk page with '''{{tlx|GA|2=<nowiki>~~~~~</nowiki>{{!}}topic={{!}}page=}}'''.<ref name="oldid and topic"> The five tildes supply the date of the review. The topic parameter refers to the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/Uncategorized Good articles task force#Categories|topic abbreviations]] used on the GA page, but the template automatically converts GAN subtopics into GA topics, so reviewers can simply copy the parameter value from one template to the other. "Page" should be the number of the review subpage (that is, the ''n'' in <code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>Talk:''ArticleName''/GA''n''}}).</code></ref> Please include "GA" in your edit summary. |
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# List the article on [[Wikipedia:Good articles]] under the appropriate section.<ref>You may also want to update any WikiProject templates on the article talk page, but this is optional. You do not need to update the "[[Wikipedia:Good articles/recent|recently listed good articles]]" page: this will be done automatically by a bot.</ref> |
# List the article on [[Wikipedia:Good articles]] under the appropriate section.<ref>You may also want to update any WikiProject templates on the article talk page, but this is optional. You do not need to update the "[[Wikipedia:Good articles/recent|recently listed good articles]]" page: this will be done automatically by a bot.</ref> |
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# If the problem is easy to resolve, it might be better to [[WP:Be bold|be bold]] and fix it yourself. Otherwise state which criteria were not met on the article's talk page. Please detail the article's flaws to help other editors improve the article for another GA nomination. |
# If the problem is easy to resolve, it might be better to [[WP:Be bold|be bold]] and fix it yourself. Otherwise state which criteria were not met on the article's talk page. Please detail the article's flaws to help other editors improve the article for another GA nomination. |
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# Remove the article from the nominations list using the edit summary "Failed <nowiki>[[Article Name]]</nowiki>". |
# Remove the article from the nominations list using the edit summary "Failed <nowiki>[[Article Name]]</nowiki>". |
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# Replace {{tlx|GA nominee|2=...{{!}}subtopic={{!}}page=}} on the article's talk page with '''{{tlx|FailedGA|2=<nowiki>~~~~~</nowiki>{{!}}topic={{!}}page=}}'''.<ref name="oldid and topic" /> Please include "GA" in your edit summary. |
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You may put an article "'''On Hold'''" for a period of time: |
You may put an article "'''On Hold'''" for a period of time: |
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# Copy and paste the following below the nomination entry: |
# Copy and paste the following below the nomination entry: |
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#: '''<code><nowiki> #: {{GAReview|status=onhold}} ~~~~</nowiki></code>''' |
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# On the talk page of the article set the GAN status parameter to "on hold", as in '''{{ |
# On the talk page of the article set the GAN status parameter to "on hold", as in '''{{tlx|GA nominee|2=...{{!}}status=on hold}}''' |
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# '''Don't forget''' to specify on the review page what needs to be done. |
# '''Don't forget''' to specify on the review page what needs to be done. |
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If you are unsure whether an article meets the [[WP:WIAGA|Good article criteria]], you may ask another reviewer or subject expert for a second opinion: |
If you are unsure whether an article meets the [[WP:WIAGA|Good article criteria]], you may ask another reviewer or subject expert for a second opinion: |
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# Copy and paste the following below the nomination entry: |
# Copy and paste the following below the nomination entry: |
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#: '''<code><nowiki> #: {{GAReview|status=2nd opinion}} ~~~~</nowiki></code>''' |
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# On the talk page of the article set the GAN status parameter to "2nd opinion" as in '''{{ |
# On the talk page of the article set the GAN status parameter to "2nd opinion" as in '''{{tlx|GA nominee|2=...{{!}}status=2nd opinion}}''' |
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# '''Don't forget''' to specify on the review page what needs to be done. |
# '''Don't forget''' to specify on the review page what needs to be done. |
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Revision as of 22:02, 29 September 2009
Good article nominations![]() Wikipedia:Good articles is a list of articles considered to be of good standard but which are not featured article quality. This page provides a list of articles which have been nominated for consideration for good article status and instructions for nominators and reviewers. Articles can be nominated by anyone, and reviewed by any registered user who has not contributed significantly to the article. There are currently 617 nominations listed and 498 waiting to be reviewed. |
How to nominate an articleIf you believe an article meets the good article criteria, you may nominate it below. Before nominating your first article, you may want to read the guide for nominating good articles for extra advice. The nomination process has three steps:
If you've completed all three steps, then you have successfuly put your article up for Good article nomination. It may take several weeks for your nomination to be reviewed, as there are usually many open nominations. If you are a registered user, you are encouraged to help by reviewing other articles. |
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How to review an articleWhen choosing an article to review, keep in mind:
Review carefully — see Wikipedia:Reviewing good articles for more suggestions. You may also ask for the advice of a mentor. |
Pass![]() If you feel the article meets the Good article criteria:
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Fail![]() If you feel the article does not meet the Good article criteria:
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On Hold![]() You may put an article "On Hold" for a period of time:
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Second opinion![]() If you are unsure whether an article meets the Good article criteria, you may ask another reviewer or subject expert for a second opinion:
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