Wikipedia:Featured content

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/portal-featured-content

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the designation origin?Evolved from community efforts to identify and promote high-quality content on Wikipedia
2. What is the primary review mechanism?Featured Article Candidates (FAC) process, involving extensive community input and expert evaluation
3. What is a Featured Article on Wikipedia?A Featured Article is a top-quality page that meets strict standards for accuracy, completeness, and good writing. It shows the best work from many editors.
4. How does an article become a Featured Article?Articles first become Featured Article Candidates and are reviewed by experienced editors and experts. They check facts, writing style, structure, and media to make sure it is clear and reliable.

Featured Article Candidates (FAC): The formal, community-driven nomination and review process for achieving Featured Article status.
Reliable Sources: Authoritative and credible publications or websites used to verify factual claims within an article.
Neutral Point of View (NPOV): A core Wikipedia policy requiring fair representation of all significant viewpoints on a topic.