Featured Article Criteria Rubric
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| Criterion | Incomplete (0) | Poor (1) | Acceptable (2) | Excellent (3) |
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| Prose | Article contains an amount of prose too insignificant to grade; or prose contains numerous orthographic or grammatic errors, or is otherwise incomprehensible. | Article contains multiple grammatic errors or awkward syntax which interrupts the flow of text. | Article contains no errors of orthography, grammar, or syntax; the flow of text is continuous and the prose is easy to read. | Article exceeds acceptable standards; prose is engaging and of publishable quality. |
| Comprehensiveness and Length | Article provides few if any facts relevant to the topic. | Article provides numerous relevant facts, but neglects significant information; or article provides unnecessary detail which causes the article to be of an unreasonable length. | Article covers most major relevant facts and maintains a length reasonable to the importance of the subject. | Article provides all major relevant facts and maintains a reasonable length by organizing its content into concise and engaging paragraphs. |
| Neutrality and Broadness of Scope | Article is biased in its entirety, or is written as an advertisement or argument; or article does not include a broad enough survey of available information to ascertain neutrality. | Article does not consistently maintain a neutral point of view; or article contains only a narrow survey of available information. | Article maintains a neutral point of view and contains a broad survey of available information. | Article exceeds acceptable standards by ensuring that any and all significant conflicting views are represented, providing primary sources to verify information that is not conjectural. |
| Structure | Article does not contain a lead or introduction; or article does not employ headings when they would be useful and appropriate. | Lead section of article does not adequately introduce or summarize its contents; or article employs an amount of headings disproportionate to the article size. | Article contains an introduction which adequately summarizes the article's contents; article makes use of headings where they are appropriate. | Article contains an engaging introduction and employs headings in a manner which enhances the text of the article, making it more accessible to the reader. |
| Media | Article contains no images or other media, or contains media irrelevant to the topic. | Article contains at least one relevant image or other media item. | Article contains one or more relevant media items which contain appropriate and succinct captions. | Article exceeds acceptable standards by including media which enhances the content of the article and appropriately illustrates the article's topic. |
| Consistency | Article does not maintain a style consistent with other articles of comparable topics. | Article maintains minimal consistency with comparable articles by including a relevant infobox or navigational template. | Article maintains consistency with comparable articles in both structure and appearance, through use of an infobox or navigational template and other general templates. | Article exceeds acceptable standards by being properly categorized and allowing for the seamless integration of the article with related articles, providing links to other relevant pages and ensuring smooth user navigation. |
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