CZ:Approval Standards

Approval standards Draft for discussion

An editor may approve a new CZ article if he or she feels able to declare that the article

a) Is not in contravention of any CZ policy

b) Has significant content, and is appropriately referenced

c) Is written clearly and fluently

d) Contains no errors of fact

e) Is 'balanced' and fair where there the article covers areas of significant dispute

Approval should not be denied on the grounds that the article has omissions, unless these undermine the overall balance and accuracy of the article.

Approval is an ongoing process; if an editor believes that the article has some shortcomings then the article may still be approved, but the editor should declare any criticisms or reservations at the top of the article Talk page to direct further improvements to the article.

When considering appoval of a new version of an article for which a previously approved version exists, the editor should contact any editors involved previously in the approval process to invite their comments on the new version. Approval should address the question

"Is the new version a significant improvement on the existing approved version?"

If the answer is that the improvements are relatively minor, or essentially a matter of opinion, then approval should normally be deferred until there is clear enhancement of content.

An exception is when the only changes to the approved version are minor corrections, approval of these need not be deferred.