Wikipedia:Core article
A Core article on Simple English Wikipedia is an article that describes a topic that is of general importance. Excellent examples of Core articles can be found …
 | This page is currently not used. It is kept for historical reference. Either the page is no longer relevant or consensus on its purpose is not clear. To talk about the subject, ask for input at Simple talk. |
A Core article on Simple English Wikipedia is an article that describes a topic that is of general importance. Excellent examples of Core articles can be found on the list of articles all languages should have.
Until we grow into a large encyclopedia with entries on all Core articles, we strongly encourage editors to focus on core articles, since these articles are of more general importance. This fits with the main purpose of Simple English Wikipedia, as we work towards creating high-quality articles of general interest in easy-to-read language. Simple English Wikipedia is not necessarily wanted to be as complete as the English Wikipedia or other Wikipedias, where a complete and detailed article would be more appropriate.
Some ways to help decide whether a subject is "Core" would be to consider:
- Does the subject already exist on almost all other language Wikipedias?
- Would it be taught or referenced in many schools or universities around the world?
- Does it provide a lot of important information which enhances several other articles?
As a general rule, start by adding new information to existing articles which cover the general subject area. Only move on to more specific aspects when the general article becomes too large or complicated. Many times, a non-Core article can be instead simply made into a redirect to a more general topic.
Here are some examples of likely non-Core subjects to avoid:
- Popular culture or personalities known to only a very few countries, such as television shows, sports teams, and recent news events.
- Bands, modern musicians, albums and songs.
- Small cities and other low-population areas, minor geographical features, and transportation routes (highways, subways or metros, and railroads).
- Companies that do not have a global presence.
- Computer software products and websites.
- Fictional characters or settings.
Content Disclaimer
Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.
- The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
- There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
- It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
- Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
- Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.