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Line 1: − {{Information page|BTW:PERFECT|I:PERFECT}}+ ]]}}<big>'''A perfect Wikipedia article...'''</big> − <big>'''A perfect BattleTechWiki article…'''</big> − *'''starts with a clear description''' of the subject; the lead introduces and explains the subject and its significance clearly and accurately, without going into excessive detail. + *'''starts with a clear description''' of the subject; the [[Wikipedia:Lead section|lead]] introduces and explains the subject and its significance clearly and accurately, without going into excessive detail. *'''is understandable'''; it is clearly expressed for both experts and non-experts in appropriate detail, and thoroughly explores and explains the subject. *'''is understandable'''; it is clearly expressed for both experts and non-experts in appropriate detail, and thoroughly explores and explains the subject. *'''is nearly self-contained'''; it includes essential information and terminology, and is comprehensible by itself, without requiring significant reading of other articles. *'''is nearly self-contained'''; it includes essential information and terminology, and is comprehensible by itself, without requiring significant reading of other articles. − + *'''branches out'''; it contains [[Wikipedia:Wikilink|wikilinks]] and sources to other articles and external information that add meaning to the subject. − *'''branches out'''; it contains wikilinks and sources to other articles and external information that add meaning to the subject. *'''acknowledges and explores all aspects of the subject'''; i.e., it covers every encyclopedic angle of the subject. *'''acknowledges and explores all aspects of the subject'''; i.e., it covers every encyclopedic angle of the subject. − *'''is completely neutral and unbiased'''; it has a neutral point of view, presenting competing views on controversies logically and fairly, and pointing out all sides without favoring particular viewpoints. The most factual and accepted views are emphasized, and minority views are given a lower priority; sufficient information and references are provided so that readers can learn more about particular views. + *'''is completely neutral and unbiased'''; it has a [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]], presenting competing views on controversies logically and fairly, and pointing out all sides without favoring particular viewpoints. The most factual and accepted views are emphasized, and minority views are given a lower priority; sufficient information and references are provided so that readers can learn more about particular views. − + *'''is of an appropriate length'''; it is [[Wikipedia:Article size|long enough]] to provide sufficient information, depth, and analysis on its subject, without including unnecessary detail or information that would be more suitable in "subarticles", related articles, or [[Wikipedia:Sister projects|sister projects]]. − *'''is of an appropriate length'''; it is long enough to provide sufficient information, depth, and analysis on its subject, without including unnecessary detail or information that would be more suitable in "subarticles" or related articles. *'''reflects expert knowledge'''; it is grounded in fact and on sound scholarly and logical principles. *'''reflects expert knowledge'''; it is grounded in fact and on sound scholarly and logical principles. *'''is precise and explicit'''; it is free of vague generalities and half-truths that may arise from an imperfect grasp of the subject. *'''is precise and explicit'''; it is free of vague generalities and half-truths that may arise from an imperfect grasp of the subject. − + *'''is well-documented'''; all facts are [[Wikipedia:Cite your sources|cited]] from reputable sources, preferably sources that are accessible and up-to-date. − *'''is well-documented'''; all facts are cited from reputable sources, preferably sources that are accessible and up-to-date. *'''is clear'''; it is written to avoid ambiguity and misunderstanding, using logical structure, and plain, clear prose; it is free of redundant language. *'''is clear'''; it is written to avoid ambiguity and misunderstanding, using logical structure, and plain, clear prose; it is free of redundant language. *'''is engaging'''; the language is descriptive and has an interesting, encyclopedic tone. *'''is engaging'''; the language is descriptive and has an interesting, encyclopedic tone. − *'''follows standard writing conventions''' of modern English, including correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. *'''follows standard writing conventions''' of modern English, including correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. − *'''includes informative, relevant images''' — including maps, portraits, photographs and artworks—that add to a reader's interest or understanding of the text, but not so many as to detract from it. Each image should have an explanatory caption. + *'''includes informative, relevant images'''—including maps, portraits, photographs and artworks—that add to a reader's interest or understanding of the text, but not so many as to detract from it. Each image should have an [[Wikipedia:Captions|explanatory caption]]. − *'''may not be attainable'''. Editing may bring an article closer to perfection, but ultimately, perfection means different things to different BattleTechWiki users. Perfection may not be achievable, but it's fun trying. For more information, see our [[Policy:Editing|editing policy]]. + *'''may not be attainable'''. Editing may bring an article closer to perfection, but ultimately, perfection means different things to different Wikipedians. Perfection may not be achievable, but it's fun trying. For more information, see our [[Wikipedia:Editing policy|editing policy]].
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| − | *'''starts with a clear description''' of the subject; the lead introduces and explains the subject and its significance clearly and accurately, without going into excessive detail. | + | *'''starts with a clear description''' of the subject; the [[Wikipedia:Lead section|lead]] introduces and explains the subject and its significance clearly and accurately, without going into excessive detail. |
*'''is understandable'''; it is clearly expressed for both experts and non-experts in appropriate detail, and thoroughly explores and explains the subject. | *'''is understandable'''; it is clearly expressed for both experts and non-experts in appropriate detail, and thoroughly explores and explains the subject. | ||
*'''is nearly self-contained'''; it includes essential information and terminology, and is comprehensible by itself, without requiring significant reading of other articles. | *'''is nearly self-contained'''; it includes essential information and terminology, and is comprehensible by itself, without requiring significant reading of other articles. | ||
| − | + | *'''branches out'''; it contains [[Wikipedia:Wikilink|wikilinks]] and sources to other articles and external information that add meaning to the subject. | |
| − | *'''branches out'''; it contains wikilinks and sources to other articles and external information that add meaning to the subject. | ||
*'''acknowledges and explores all aspects of the subject'''; i.e., it covers every encyclopedic angle of the subject. | *'''acknowledges and explores all aspects of the subject'''; i.e., it covers every encyclopedic angle of the subject. | ||
| − | *'''is completely neutral and unbiased'''; it has a neutral point of view, presenting competing views on controversies logically and fairly, and pointing out all sides without favoring particular viewpoints. The most factual and accepted views are emphasized, and minority views are given a lower priority; sufficient information and references are provided so that readers can learn more about particular views. | + | *'''is completely neutral and unbiased'''; it has a [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]], presenting competing views on controversies logically and fairly, and pointing out all sides without favoring particular viewpoints. The most factual and accepted views are emphasized, and minority views are given a lower priority; sufficient information and references are provided so that readers can learn more about particular views. |
| − | + | *'''is of an appropriate length'''; it is [[Wikipedia:Article size|long enough]] to provide sufficient information, depth, and analysis on its subject, without including unnecessary detail or information that would be more suitable in "subarticles", related articles, or [[Wikipedia:Sister projects|sister projects]]. | |
| − | *'''is of an appropriate length'''; it is long enough to provide sufficient information, depth, and analysis on its subject, without including unnecessary detail or information that would be more suitable in "subarticles" | ||
*'''reflects expert knowledge'''; it is grounded in fact and on sound scholarly and logical principles. | *'''reflects expert knowledge'''; it is grounded in fact and on sound scholarly and logical principles. | ||
*'''is precise and explicit'''; it is free of vague generalities and half-truths that may arise from an imperfect grasp of the subject. | *'''is precise and explicit'''; it is free of vague generalities and half-truths that may arise from an imperfect grasp of the subject. | ||
| − | + | *'''is well-documented'''; all facts are [[Wikipedia:Cite your sources|cited]] from reputable sources, preferably sources that are accessible and up-to-date. | |
| − | *'''is well-documented'''; all facts are cited from reputable sources, preferably sources that are accessible and up-to-date. | ||
*'''is clear'''; it is written to avoid ambiguity and misunderstanding, using logical structure, and plain, clear prose; it is free of redundant language. | *'''is clear'''; it is written to avoid ambiguity and misunderstanding, using logical structure, and plain, clear prose; it is free of redundant language. | ||
*'''is engaging'''; the language is descriptive and has an interesting, encyclopedic tone. | *'''is engaging'''; the language is descriptive and has an interesting, encyclopedic tone. | ||
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*'''follows standard writing conventions''' of modern English, including correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. | *'''follows standard writing conventions''' of modern English, including correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. | ||
| − | *'''includes informative, relevant images''' | + | *'''includes informative, relevant images'''—including maps, portraits, photographs and artworks—that add to a reader's interest or understanding of the text, but not so many as to detract from it. Each image should have an [[Wikipedia:Captions|explanatory caption]]. |
| − | *'''may not be attainable'''. Editing may bring an article closer to perfection, but ultimately, perfection means different things to different | + | *'''may not be attainable'''. Editing may bring an article closer to perfection, but ultimately, perfection means different things to different Wikipedians. Perfection may not be achievable, but it's fun trying. For more information, see our [[Wikipedia:Editing policy|editing policy]]. |