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A ] exemplifies our very best work and features professional standards of writing and presentation. In addition to meeting the ] for all Misplaced Pages articles, it has the following attributes: |
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A ] exemplifies Misplaced Pages's very best work and is distinguished by professional standards of writing, presentation, and sourcing. In addition to meeting the ] for all Misplaced Pages articles, it has the following attributes. |
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#It is '''well written''', '''comprehensive''', '''factually accurate''', '''neutral''' and '''stable'''. |
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<li id="1">It is: |
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#*(a) "Well written" means that the prose is compelling, even brilliant. |
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#*(b) "Comprehensive" means that the article does not neglect major facts and details. |
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<li id="1A">'''well-written''': its prose is engaging and of a professional standard;</li> |
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#*(c) "Factually accurate" means that claims are ] to ] and accurately present the related body of published knowledge. Claims are supported with specific evidence and external citations; this involves the provision of a "References" section in which sources are set out, complemented by inline citations for quotations and for any material that is challenged or likely to be challenged. See ] for suggestions on formatting references; for articles with footnotes or endnotes, the ] format is recommended. |
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<li id="1B">'''comprehensive''': it neglects no major facts or details and places the subject in context;</li> |
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#*(d) "Neutral" means that the article presents views fairly and without bias; see ]. |
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<li id="1C">'''well-researched''': it is a thorough and representative survey of the relevant literature; claims are ] against high-quality ] and are supported by inline citations ];</li> |
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#*(e) "Stable" means that the article is not the subject of ongoing ] and that its content does not change ''significantly'' from day to day; vandalism reverts and improvements based on reviewers' suggestions do not apply. |
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<li id="1D">'''neutral''': it presents views ];</li> |
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#It complies with the standards set out in the ] and relevant ]. Thus, it includes: |
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<li id="1E">'''stable''': it is not subject to ongoing ] and its content does not change significantly from day to day, except in response to the featured article process; and</li> |
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#*(a) a concise ] that summarizes the entire topic and prepares the reader for the higher level of detail in the subsequent sections; |
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<li id="1F">'''compliant with ]''' and free of ] or ].</li> |
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#*(b) a proper system of hierarchical headings; and |
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#*(c) a substantial but not overwhelming table of contents (see ]). |
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<li id="2">It follows the ], including the provision of: |
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#It has ] if they are appropriate to the subject, with succinct ] and ]. If ] images are used, they must meet the ] and be labeled accordingly. |
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#It is of appropriate length, staying focused on the main topic without going into unnecessary detail (see ]). |
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<li id="2A">'''a lead''': a concise ] that summarizes the topic and prepares the reader for the detail in the subsequent sections;</li> |
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<li id="2B">'''appropriate structure''': a substantial but not overwhelming system of hierarchical ]; and</li> |
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<li id="2C">'''consistent citations''': where required by criterion 1c, consistently formatted inline citations using footnotes—see ] for suggestions on formatting references. Citation templates are not required.</li> |
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<li id="3">'''Media.''' It has ] and other media, where appropriate, with succinct ] <!-- brief and useful ] when feasible, --> and ]. Images follow the ]. ] images or media must satisfy the ] and ].</li> |
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<li id="4">'''Length.''' It stays focused on the main topic without going into unnecessary detail and uses ] where appropriate.</li> |
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