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|{{Shortcut|[[FA/C]]}}<span style="font-size:16pt">Feature Article Candidates</span><br>Evaluation for [[UDWiki:Featured Articles|featured article]] (FA) status takes place here. Any page is eligible to be submitted for evaluation, including group pages and user pages; the only requisite is that the page satisfies the criteria, or the community finds it "worthy enough" to be featured. Please note that ''this is not a vote''.
|{{Shortcut|[[FA/C]]}}<span style="font-size:16pt">Feature Article Candidates</span><br>Evaluation for [[UDWiki:Featured Articles|featured article]] (FA) status takes place here. Any page is eligible to be submitted for evaluation, including group pages and user pages. The only requisite is that the page follows the criteria; it doesn't need to be satisfied absolutely. Ultimately the page should be something the community wants to be placed on the [[Main Page|main page]], where it's highly visible and assumed to be exemplary; it should fulfil some notion of special.


Articles that have featured article status should have [[Template:FA|the FA star]] placed on the page.
In determining whether or not a page becomes featured, the candidate will be discussed and if there are no major concerns raised at the end of 7 days, the page will achieve featured status. During the 7 days any major concerns can be addressed, either by refuting them or improving the page to fix the problem. If discussion on the candidate goes further than 7 days, participants may continue discussing or altering the page without the submission being automatically closed.


<big>'''Criteria'''</big>
Please note ''this is not a vote''. When making a supporting or opposing claim, back up the claim with reasons or evidence. However, there should be at least three users commenting on a submission for the submission process to be considered valid. This is to avoid a page slipping through unnoticed.
*'''NPOV''' - The article must be from a [[UDWiki:NPOV|neutral point of view]] and not show significant bias. Possible exceptions may be made, depending on the article and community opinion.
*'''Complete''' - No major facts or details are neglected; it is finished as can be.
*'''Well Written''' - The article uses proper English, such as correct grammar and spelling, and it is written in a clear and readable style.
*'''Generally Awesome''' - This is a joke criteria, hence it is very serious.


''These are guidelines only and candidates do not need to follow it to the letter.''
Be aware that the criteria for different types of candidates—articles, groups, and user pages—changes to reflect different requirements; it does not make sense, for example, to have "neutrality" as a criteria for user pages. ''Remember these are guidelines only and candidates do not need to follow the criteria to the letter.''
 
Articles that achieve featured article status should have [[Template:FA|the FA star]] ([[Image:Featured_Star.png|14px|Featured Article]]) placed on the page.
 
If at sometime, after a page has achieved featured status, substantial changes are made that seem to degenerate the page past the level at which it was submitted, then the page can be resubmitted here and be re-evaluated. The same criteria and process follows; if a major concern is raised that cannot be addressed, then the page loses its featured status.
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==Example==
==Articles==
===[[Example page|Featured Article candidate]]===
These include [[:Category:Glossary|glossary pages]], [[:Category:Events|event pages]] including [[:Category:Historical Events|historical events]], [[guides]] and [[:Category:Tactics|tactics]].
Featured Article candidate has recently undergone a lot of improvement from various editors. It's NPOV, it's concise and informative. I also believe it to be generally awesome, just take a look at the talk page discussion, people love it! --[[Example page|FA Suggester]] 20:29, 3 April 2009 (BST)
===Article Criteria===
====Yes====
#'''NPOV''' - The article must be from a [[UDWiki:NPOV|neutral point of view]]; articles should avoid taking sides (such as emphasizing zombies over humans, or a particular group or opinion). Exceptions may be made, depending on the article and community decision.
#'''Yes''' - I see only a few minor issues, but those seem to be fixed readily. Otherwise it's good. --[[Example page|OptimistBob]] 20:29, 3 April 2009 (BST)
#'''Complete''' - No major facts or details are neglected; it is finished as can be.
# Love it! --[[Example page|Few Words Joe]] 20:29, 3 April 2009 (BST)
#'''Well Written''' - The writing is grammatically correct and clear; it communicates what it's trying to say.
#'''Yes''' - Maintains good article balance, strong intro, accurate information, good grammar and spelling. Well wikified. --[[Example page|Overly Technical Jim]] 20:29, 3 April 2009 (BST)
#'''Generally Awesome''' - This is a joke criteria, hence it is very serious.
#'''Yes''' - Much better than all the other candidates. --[[Example page|BetterMuch Ralph]] 20:29, 3 April 2009 (BST)
===Article Candidates===
#'''Yes''' - I like this part [[Example page|here]]. --[[Example page|Specific Jen]] 20:29, 3 April 2009 (BST)
''Submit candidates here.''
====No====
 
#'''No''' - I don't like it. --[[Example page|Unspecific Sam]] 07:00, 8 December 2010 (UTC)
==Group Pages==
#'''No''' - This issue [[Example page|here]] needs to be addressed. --[[Example page|Issue Lue]] 07:00, 8 December 2010 (UTC)
Any group page or group subpage, whether active, inactive, or historical, can be submitted.
===Group Page Criteria===
#'''NPOV''' - There should be an [[NPOV]] lead or introduction, which explains who the group is (e.g. group type, structure, size, creation). Since it's expected that the article is created from the group's perspective, the rest of the page need not be neutral. ''The NPOV lead only applies to the main group page.''
#'''Presentation''' - An interesting and original page design, brought about by the code and any images, is a possible way to satisfy this criterion. Writing style and content can also satisfy the criteria.
#'''Well Written''' - The writing is grammatically correct and clear; it communicates what it's trying to say.
#'''Generally Awesome''' - This is a joke criteria, hence it is very serious.
===Group Page Candidates===
''Submit candidates here.''


==Current Candidates==
==User Pages==
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Any user page can be submitted. For example, journals, works of fiction or stories related to zombies or Urban Dead. Note that user pages being submitted should have their own, dedicated page (a subpage).
Place candidates for Featured Articles here.
===User Page Criteria===
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#'''Presentation''' - An interesting and original page design, brought about by the code and any images, is a possible way to satisfy this criterion. Writing style and content can also satisfy the criteria. ''User pages that have content consistent with guides or [[:Category:WikiRantings|wiki rantings]] still need to be accurate and complete, similar to the Article Criteria.''
''None right now.''
#'''Well Written''' - The writing is grammatically correct and clear; it communicates what it's trying to say.
#'''Generally Awesome''' - This is a joke criteria, hence it is very serious.
===User Page Candidates===
''Submit candidates here.''

Revision as of 18:04, 21 August 2012

Feature Article Candidates
Evaluation for featured article (FA) status takes place here. Any page is eligible to be submitted for evaluation, including group pages and user pages. The only requisite is that the page follows the criteria; it doesn't need to be satisfied absolutely. Ultimately the page should be something the community wants to be placed on the main page, where it's highly visible and assumed to be exemplary; it should fulfil some notion of special.

In determining whether or not a page becomes featured, the candidate will be discussed and if there are no major concerns raised at the end of 7 days, the page will achieve featured status. During the 7 days any major concerns can be addressed, either by refuting them or improving the page to fix the problem. If discussion on the candidate goes further than 7 days, participants may continue discussing or altering the page without the submission being automatically closed.

Please note this is not a vote. When making a supporting or opposing claim, back up the claim with reasons or evidence. However, there should be at least three users commenting on a submission for the submission process to be considered valid. This is to avoid a page slipping through unnoticed.

Be aware that the criteria for different types of candidates—articles, groups, and user pages—changes to reflect different requirements; it does not make sense, for example, to have "neutrality" as a criteria for user pages. Remember these are guidelines only and candidates do not need to follow the criteria to the letter.

Articles that achieve featured article status should have the FA star (Featured Article) placed on the page.

If at sometime, after a page has achieved featured status, substantial changes are made that seem to degenerate the page past the level at which it was submitted, then the page can be resubmitted here and be re-evaluated. The same criteria and process follows; if a major concern is raised that cannot be addressed, then the page loses its featured status.

Articles

These include glossary pages, event pages including historical events, guides and tactics.

Article Criteria

  1. NPOV - The article must be from a neutral point of view; articles should avoid taking sides (such as emphasizing zombies over humans, or a particular group or opinion). Exceptions may be made, depending on the article and community decision.
  2. Complete - No major facts or details are neglected; it is finished as can be.
  3. Well Written - The writing is grammatically correct and clear; it communicates what it's trying to say.
  4. Generally Awesome - This is a joke criteria, hence it is very serious.

Article Candidates

Submit candidates here.

Group Pages

Any group page or group subpage, whether active, inactive, or historical, can be submitted.

Group Page Criteria

  1. NPOV - There should be an NPOV lead or introduction, which explains who the group is (e.g. group type, structure, size, creation). Since it's expected that the article is created from the group's perspective, the rest of the page need not be neutral. The NPOV lead only applies to the main group page.
  2. Presentation - An interesting and original page design, brought about by the code and any images, is a possible way to satisfy this criterion. Writing style and content can also satisfy the criteria.
  3. Well Written - The writing is grammatically correct and clear; it communicates what it's trying to say.
  4. Generally Awesome - This is a joke criteria, hence it is very serious.

Group Page Candidates

Submit candidates here.

User Pages

Any user page can be submitted. For example, journals, works of fiction or stories related to zombies or Urban Dead. Note that user pages being submitted should have their own, dedicated page (a subpage).

User Page Criteria

  1. Presentation - An interesting and original page design, brought about by the code and any images, is a possible way to satisfy this criterion. Writing style and content can also satisfy the criteria. User pages that have content consistent with guides or wiki rantings still need to be accurate and complete, similar to the Article Criteria.
  2. Well Written - The writing is grammatically correct and clear; it communicates what it's trying to say.
  3. Generally Awesome - This is a joke criteria, hence it is very serious.

User Page Candidates

Submit candidates here.