User:White shadows/FAC

This sandbox is to cover Featured Article Candidates. I've included the criteria template I use when reviewing an FAC and may add more information about the FAC process.


 * It is&mdash;
 * (a) well-written: its prose is engaging, even brilliant, and of a professional standard;
 * (b) comprehensive: it neglects no major facts or details and places the subject in context;
 * (c) well-researched: it is a thorough and representative survey of the relevant literature on the topic.  Claims are verifiable against high-quality reliable sources and are supported by inline citations where appropriate;
 * (d) neutral: it presents views fairly and without bias; and
 * (e) 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.
 * It follows the style guidelines, including the provision of&mdash;
 * (a) a lead: a concise lead section that summarizes the topic and prepares the reader for the detail in the subsequent sections;
 * (b) appropriate structure: a system of hierarchical section headings and a substantial but not overwhelming table of contents; and
 * (c) consistent citations: where required by criterion 1c, consistently formatted inline citations using either footnotes or Harvard referencing (Smith 2007, p. 1) &mdash;see citing sources for suggestions on formatting references; for articles with footnotes, the meta:cite format is recommended. The use of citation templates is not required.
 * Images. It has images that follow the image use policy and other media where appropriate, with succinct captions, brief and useful alt text when feasible, and acceptable copyright status. Non-free images or media must satisfy the criteria for inclusion of non-free content and be labeled accordingly.
 * Length. It stays focused on the main topic without going into unnecessary detail (see summary style).