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#*(a) "Well written" means that the prose is engaging, even brilliant, and of a professional standard.
#*(a) "Well written" means that the prose is engaging, even brilliant, and of a professional standard.
#*(b) "Comprehensive" means that the article does not neglect major facts and details.
#*(b) "Comprehensive" means that the article does not neglect major facts and details.
#*(c) "Factually accurate" means that claims are [[Wikipedia:Verifiability|verifiable]] against [[Wikipedia:Reliable sources|reliable sources]] and accurately represent 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 material that is challenged or likely to be challenged. (See [[Wikipedia:Citing sources|citing sources]] for suggestions on formatting references; for articles with footnotes or endnotes, the [[Wikipedia:Footnotes|meta:cite]] format is recommended.)
#*(c) "Factually accurate" means that claims are [[Wikipedia:Verifiability|verifiable]] against [[Wikipedia:Reliable sources|reliable sources]] and accurately represent 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 material that is challenged or likely to be challenged.
#*(d) "Neutral" means that the article presents views fairly and without bias; see [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]].
#*(d) "Neutral" means that the article presents views fairly and without bias; see [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]].
#*(e) "Stable" means that the article is not the subject of ongoing [[Wikipedia:Edit war|edit wars]] and that its content does not change significantly from day to day; vandalism reversions and improvements based on reviewers' suggestions do not apply.
#*(e) "Stable" means that the article is not the subject of ongoing [[Wikipedia:Edit war|edit wars]] and that its content does not change significantly from day to day; vandalism reversions and improvements based on reviewers' suggestions do not apply.
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#*(b) a system of hierarchical headings; and
#*(b) a system of hierarchical headings; and
#*(c) a substantial but not overwhelming table of contents (see [[Help:Section|section help]]).
#*(c) a substantial but not overwhelming table of contents (see [[Help:Section|section help]]).
#*(d) consistently formatted citations. Inline citations can be provided with either footnotes<ref>Smith 2007, p. 1.</ref> or Harvard referencing (Smith 2007, p. 1). The format chosen should be consistent throughout the article. (See [[Wikipedia:Citing sources|citing sources]] for suggestions on formatting references; for articles with footnotes or endnotes, the [[Wikipedia:Footnotes|meta:cite]] format is recommended.)
#It has [[Wikipedia:Images|images]] and other media where they are appropriate to the subject, with succinct [[Wikipedia:Captions|captions]] and [[Wikipedia:Copyright FAQ#Licenses|acceptable copyright status]]. [[Wikipedia:Non-free content|Non-free]] images and media must meet the [[Wikipedia:Non-free content criteria|criteria for inclusion of non-free content]] and [[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags/Non-free content|be labeled accordingly]].
#It has [[Wikipedia:Images|images]] and other media where they are appropriate to the subject, with succinct [[Wikipedia:Captions|captions]] and [[Wikipedia:Copyright FAQ#Licenses|acceptable copyright status]]. [[Wikipedia:Non-free content|Non-free]] images and media must meet the [[Wikipedia:Non-free content criteria|criteria for inclusion of non-free content]] and [[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags/Non-free content|be labeled accordingly]].
#It is of appropriate length, staying focused on the main topic without going into unnecessary detail (see [[Wikipedia:Summary style|summary style]]).
#It is of appropriate length, staying focused on the main topic without going into unnecessary detail (see [[Wikipedia:Summary style|summary style]]).
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*[[User:Tony1/How to satisfy Criterion 1a]]
*[[User:Tony1/How to satisfy Criterion 1a]]
*[[User:Yannismarou/Ten rules to make an article FA]]
*[[User:Yannismarou/Ten rules to make an article FA]]

==Notes==
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==References==

* Smith, Jane (2007). ''The Book of Examples''. New York: Best Publishers Inc.


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A featured article exemplifies our very best work and features professional standards of writing and presentation. In addition to meeting the requirements for all Wikipedia articles, it has the following attributes.

  1. It is well written, comprehensive, factually accurate, neutral and stable.
    • (a) "Well written" means that the prose is engaging, even brilliant, and of a professional standard.
    • (b) "Comprehensive" means that the article does not neglect major facts and details.
    • (c) "Factually accurate" means that claims are verifiable against reliable sources and accurately represent 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 material that is challenged or likely to be challenged.
    • (d) "Neutral" means that the article presents views fairly and without bias; see neutral point of view.
    • (e) "Stable" means that the article is not the subject of ongoing edit wars and that its content does not change significantly from day to day; vandalism reversions and improvements based on reviewers' suggestions do not apply.
  2. It complies with the manual of style and relevant WikiProjects. Thus, it includes:
    • (a) a concise lead section that summarizes the topic and prepares the reader for the higher level of detail in the subsequent sections;
    • (b) a system of hierarchical headings; and
    • (c) a substantial but not overwhelming table of contents (see section help).
    • (d) consistently formatted citations. Inline citations can be provided with either footnotes[1] or Harvard referencing (Smith 2007, p. 1). The format chosen should be consistent throughout the article. (See citing sources for suggestions on formatting references; for articles with footnotes or endnotes, the meta:cite format is recommended.)
  3. It has images and other media where they are appropriate to the subject, with succinct captions and acceptable copyright status. Non-free images and media must meet the criteria for inclusion of non-free content and be labeled accordingly.
  4. It is of appropriate length, staying focused on the main topic without going into unnecessary detail (see summary style).

See also

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Notes

  1. ^ Smith 2007, p. 1.

References

  • Smith, Jane (2007). The Book of Examples. New York: Best Publishers Inc.
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