Wikipedia talk:Featured article candidates/Ghost in the Machine (song)/archive1

Welcome to FAC
Hi and thank you for your nomination to FAC. A few pointers on the process and how to get the best from it:

What to expect
 * As a first time nominator at FAC, the nominated article will need to pass a source-to-text integrity spot check and a review for over-close paraphrasing in addition to all of the usual requirements.
 * You should be aware that every aspect of the article will be rigorously examined, including the standard of prose; breadth, standard and formatting of sources; image licencing; and adherence to the Manual of Style.

Dealing with reviewers
 * Try to deal with comments in a timely and constructive fashion.
 * Remember that reviewers are constructively giving their opinion on the article.
 * Keep calm when dealing with criticism of any aspect of the article.
 * Don't take the criticism personally: reviewers are examining the article – not you!

How to get the best from the process
 * Reviewing the work of others is a good way to get a grasp of the process from the other side.
 * Reviewing other FACs also increases the likelihood that others will review your nomination – although remember there is no quid pro quo at FAC.

Good luck with your nomination.

Gog the Mild (talk) 20:07, 16 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Hi, thank you for the welcome and for the advice, I really appreciate it. A message like this goes a long way toward making a potentially intimidating process feel more accommodating. I accept that the fact that I am a first-time nominator means that this article will require higher levels of scrutiny. I'll make sure to keep grace under fire – every bit of constructive criticism helps improve the encyclopedia. Reviewing others' work is a great idea; I've actually been meaning get involved with reviewing FACs, especially since I already enjoy doing FLC reviews. This nomination may have gotten off to a bit of a shaky start, but I look forward to working with the reviewers and my co-nominator to make the article the best it can be. Cheers, Dylan 620  (he/him • talk • edits) 21:39, 16 June 2024 (UTC)