Wikipedia:Featured article criteria

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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 compelling, even brilliant.
   • (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 attributable and 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 citing sources for suggestions on formatting references; for articles with footnotes or endnotes, the meta:cite format is recommended.)
   • (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).
3. It has images where they are appropriate to the subject, with succinct captions and acceptable copyright status. Fair use images must meet the criteria for fair use images 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

The path to a Featured Article
Start a new article Develop the article Check against the featured article criteria Get creative feedback (Peer review) Apply for featured article status Featured articles

• Wikipedia:What is a featured list?
• Wikipedia:What is a featured picture?
• Wikipedia:What is a featured portal?
• Wikipedia:How to write a great article
• Wikipedia:The perfect article
• Wikipedia:Featured article advice

Advice from individual users

• User:Jengod/Some common objections to featured status and how to avoid them
• User:AndyZ/Suggestions
• User:Tony1/How to satisfy Criterion 1a
• User:Yannismarou/Ten rules to make an article FAar:ويكيبيديا:ما هي المقالة المختارة

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