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Every article in Wikipedia must adhere to the policies
A decision to include a standalone article about a given subject matter should consider the following factors:
Based on all available sourcing that exists about the topic, can an article that satisfies the above policies be created?
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Can related topics provide better context?
A subject's perceived importance has no bearing on the matter. Articles on controversial topics such as fringe theories and politics would require higher quality sourcing than mundane topics such as highways and villages. Related essays may provide guidance on applying these criteria to specific subject matters, such as those on events and organizations.
This is an
essay. It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Wikipedia contributors. This page is not an encyclopedia article, nor is it one of
Wikipedia's policies or guidelines, as it has not been
thoroughly vetted by the community. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints. |
Every article in Wikipedia must adhere to the policies
A decision to include a standalone article about a given subject matter should consider the following factors:
Based on all available sourcing that exists about the topic, can an article that satisfies the above policies be created?
Would the inclusion of the topic inside another standalone article provide better context?
Can related topics provide better context?
A subject's perceived importance has no bearing on the matter. Articles on controversial topics such as fringe theories and politics would require higher quality sourcing than mundane topics such as highways and villages. Related essays may provide guidance on applying these criteria to specific subject matters, such as those on events and organizations.