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To leave a '''note''' related to the review, edit the <code>note</code> parameter of {{tl|GA nominee}} on the article talk page. For example: {{tlx|GA nominee|...|3=note=I might not be able to respond to the review until next week. <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>}} This note will appear beneath the article's entry on this page. |
To leave a '''note''' related to the review, edit the <code>note</code> parameter of {{tl|GA nominee}} on the article talk page. For example: {{tlx|GA nominee|...|3=note=I might not be able to respond to the review until next week. <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>}} This note will appear beneath the article's entry on this page. |
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To '''withdraw''' a nomination '''before''' the review has begun, remove the {{tl|GA nominee}} from the article talk page. If you wish to withdraw a nomination '''after''' the review has begun, then the nomination must be closed using the '''[[#Fail|fail]]''' process to record the outcome of the review |
To '''withdraw''' a nomination '''before''' the review has begun, remove the {{tl|GA nominee}} from the article talk page. If you wish to withdraw a nomination '''after''' the review has begun, then the nomination must be closed using the '''[[#Fail|fail]]''' process to record the outcome of the review. |
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# Start a review page, either by following the '''start review''' link in the nomination's entry on this page, or by using the link from the template on the article talk page. If you wish, you can add an initial review or other remarks to the bottom of the review page before saving it. A bot will change the Good article nominations page to indicate that you are reviewing the article. |
# Start a review page, either by following the '''start review''' link in the nomination's entry on this page, or by using the link from the template on the article talk page. If you wish, you can add an initial review or other remarks to the bottom of the review page before saving it. A bot will change the Good article nominations page to indicate that you are reviewing the article. |
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# Before reading the article in detail, check it for [[Wikipedia:Reviewing good articles#First things to look for|immediate problems]]. If you believe a detailed review is premature, add your reasons to the review page and use the '''[[#Fail|fail]]''' process; otherwise continue with the next steps. |
# Before reading the article in detail, check it for [[Wikipedia:Reviewing good articles#First things to look for|immediate problems]]. If you believe a detailed review is premature, add your reasons to the review page and use the '''[[#Fail|fail]]''' process; otherwise continue with the next steps. |
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# Read the whole article, and decide whether it should '''[[#Pass|pass]]''' or '''[[#Fail|fail]]''' based on the [[Wikipedia:Good article criteria|Good article criteria]]. You can also put the article "'''[[#On hold|on hold]]'''" or ask for a '''[[#Second opinion|second opinion]]''' |
# Read the whole article, and decide whether it should '''[[#Pass|pass]]''' or '''[[#Fail|fail]]''' based on the [[Wikipedia:Good article criteria|Good article criteria]]. You can also put the article "'''[[#On hold|on hold]]'''" or ask for a '''[[#Second opinion|second opinion]]'''. |
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# Provide a detailed review of the article on the review page. If you wish, you can organize your critique using checklists such as {{tls|FGAN}}, {{tls|GAList}}, {{tls|GAList2}} or {{tls|GATable}}, and inform the nominator of your actions using {{tls|GANotice}}. |
# Provide a detailed review of the article on the review page. If you wish, you can organize your critique using checklists such as {{tls|FGAN}}, {{tls|GAList}}, {{tls|GAList2}} or {{tls|GATable}}, and inform the nominator of your actions using {{tls|GANotice}}. |
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:: Where the article meets the [[WP:WIAGA|Good article criteria]], explain why, and give suggestions for further improvements if appropriate. Where it does not meet the [[WP:WIAGA|Good article criteria]], |
:: Where the article meets the [[WP:WIAGA|Good article criteria]], explain why, and give suggestions for further improvements if appropriate. Where it does not meet the [[WP:WIAGA|Good article criteria]], explain which criteria are not met, and detail the problems to help other editors improve the article. If a problem is easy to resolve, you are encouraged (but not required) to [[WP:Be bold|be bold]] and fix it yourself. |
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'''''Review carefully—see [[Wikipedia:Reviewing good articles]] for more advice.''''' You may also wish to consult a '''[[WP:GAN/M|mentor]]'''. |
'''''Review carefully—see [[Wikipedia:Reviewing good articles]] for more advice.''''' You may also wish to consult a '''[[WP:GAN/M|mentor]]'''. |
Revision as of 17:48, 3 April 2011
Good article nominations![]() Wikipedia:Good articles is a list of articles that meet a core set of editorial standards but are not featured article quality. The Good article nominations page provides a list of articles which have been nominated for Good article status, as well as 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 604 nominations listed and 510 waiting to be reviewed. |
How to nominate an articleIf you believe an article meets the Good article criteria, you may nominate it in the following way (please read the guide for nominating good articles for further advice):
If you've completed these two steps successfully, a bot will post your nomination on this page within 15 minutes. It may take several weeks for your nomination to be reviewed, as there are usually many open nominations. Do not start the review page yourself as this may lead other reviewers to believe that your nomination is already under review. If you are a registered user, you are encouraged to help by reviewing other articles. To leave a note related to the review, edit the To withdraw a nomination before the review has begun, remove the {{GA nominee}} from the article talk page. If you wish to withdraw a nomination after the review has begun, then the nomination must be closed using the fail process to record the outcome of the review. |
Nomination topics and subtopics
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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 advice. You may also wish to consult 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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