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==Instructions== | ==Instructions== | ||
Articles should | Articles should exemplify our very best work and show a standard of writing, sourcing, and a presentation that is clean and neat. In addition to meeting the [[BoyWiki:Content guidelines|policies regarding content]] and [[BoyWiki:Relevance policy|relevance]] for all BoyWiki articles, articles should have the attributes listed below. | ||
:1. It | :1. It should be: | ||
::: '''well-written''': its prose is engaging, even brilliant, and of a professional standard; | ::: '''well-written''': its prose is engaging, even brilliant, and of a professional standard; | ||
::: '''comprehensive''': it neglects no major facts or details and places the subject in context; | ::: '''comprehensive''': it neglects no major facts or details and places the subject in context; | ||
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:::'''stable''': it is not subject to ongoing edit wars and its content does not change significantly from day to day, except in response to the featured article process. | :::'''stable''': it is not subject to ongoing edit wars and its content does not change significantly from day to day, except in response to the featured article process. | ||
:2. It | :2. It should follow the style guidelines, including the provision of— | ||
::: '''a lead''': a concise lead section that summarizes the topic and prepares the reader for the detail in the subsequent sections; | ::: '''a lead''': a concise lead section that summarizes the topic and prepares the reader for the detail in the subsequent sections; | ||
::: '''appropriate structure''': a system of hierarchical section headings and a substantial but not overwhelming table of contents; and | ::: '''appropriate structure''': a system of hierarchical section headings and a substantial but not overwhelming table of contents; and | ||
::: '''consistent citations''': consistently formatted inline citations using either footnotes (<ref>Smith 2007, p. 1.</ref>) or Harvard referencing (Smith 2007, p. 1) The use of citation templates is not required but encouraged. Use of verifiable and high-quality reliable sources and are supported by inline citations where appropriate. | ::: '''consistent citations''': consistently formatted inline citations using either footnotes (<ref>Smith 2007, p. 1.</ref>) or Harvard referencing (Smith 2007, p. 1) The use of citation templates is not required but encouraged. Use of verifiable and high-quality reliable sources and are supported by inline citations where appropriate. | ||
::: '''Media'''. It has images and other media, where appropriate, with succinct captions, and acceptable copyright status. Images included follow the [[BoyWiki:Fair use policy|image use policy]]. | ::: '''Media'''. It has images and other media, where appropriate, with succinct captions, and acceptable copyright status. Images included follow the [[BoyWiki:Fair use policy|image use policy]]. | ||
:::'''Length'''. It | :::'''Length'''. It should stay focused on the main topic without going into unnecessary detail and uses summary style. Articles nominated need to be beyond the [[:Category:Fledglings|fledglings]] stage and be a comprehensive overview of the subject presented. | ||
*If you are not registered at BoyWiki, you can nominate an entry by emailing: [mailto:Etenne@boywiki.org Etenne@boywiki.org] | |||
Latest revision as of 14:27, 13 April 2016
Nominate an article to be in the New and recently improved articles section for the main page. |
Instructions
Articles should exemplify our very best work and show a standard of writing, sourcing, and a presentation that is clean and neat. In addition to meeting the policies regarding content and relevance for all BoyWiki articles, articles should have the attributes listed below.
- 1. It should be:
- well-written: its prose is engaging, even brilliant, and of a professional standard;
- comprehensive: it neglects no major facts or details and places the subject in context;
- well-researched: it is a thorough and representative survey of the relevant literature. Claims are verifiable against high-quality reliable sources and are supported by inline citations where appropriate;
- neutral: it presents views fairly and without bias or derogatory terminology directed at boylovers; and
- stable: it is not subject to ongoing edit wars and its content does not change significantly from day to day, except in response to the featured article process.
- 2. It should follow the style guidelines, including the provision of—
- a lead: a concise lead section that summarizes the topic and prepares the reader for the detail in the subsequent sections;
- appropriate structure: a system of hierarchical section headings and a substantial but not overwhelming table of contents; and
- consistent citations: consistently formatted inline citations using either footnotes ([1]) or Harvard referencing (Smith 2007, p. 1) The use of citation templates is not required but encouraged. Use of verifiable and high-quality reliable sources and are supported by inline citations where appropriate.
- Media. It has images and other media, where appropriate, with succinct captions, and acceptable copyright status. Images included follow the image use policy.
- Length. It should stay focused on the main topic without going into unnecessary detail and uses summary style. Articles nominated need to be beyond the fledglings stage and be a comprehensive overview of the subject presented.
- If you are not registered at BoyWiki, you can nominate an entry by emailing: Etenne@boywiki.org
Nominate an article here
- ↑ Smith 2007, p. 1.