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* '''Dictionary definitions.''' A ''mere'' definition, or list of senses of a word, is not useful as an encyclopedia article. [[CZ:Article Deletion Policy|May be deleted]]. | * '''Dictionary definitions.''' A ''mere'' definition, or list of senses of a word, is not useful as an encyclopedia article. [[CZ:Article Deletion Policy|May be deleted]]. | ||
* '''Advertisement.''' Articles that paint companies, products, books, and other marketable items in typical marketing terms are not encyclopedia articles, they are | * '''Advertisement.''' Articles that paint companies, products, books, and other marketable items in typical marketing terms are not encyclopedia articles, they are advertising copy. See also [[CZ:Policy on Self-Promotion|Policy on Self-Promotion]]. [[CZ:Article Deletion Policy|May be deleted]]. | ||
* '''Essays or advocacy.''' Encyclopedia articles are general and [[CZ:Neutrality Policy|neutral]] introductions to topics. Idiosyncratic and biased essays are not welcome here, except—perhaps in rare cases—as [[CZ:Signed Articles|Signed Articles]], and then only on approved subpages. [[CZ:Article Deletion Policy|May be deleted]]. | * '''Essays or advocacy.''' Encyclopedia articles are general and [[CZ:Neutrality Policy|neutral]] introductions to topics. Idiosyncratic and biased essays are not welcome here, except—perhaps in rare cases—as [[CZ:Signed Articles|Signed Articles]], and then only on approved subpages. [[CZ:Article Deletion Policy|May be deleted]]. | ||
{{Content Policy}} | {{Content Policy}} | ||
Revision as of 20:21, 11 April 2011
Citizendium articles are intended to be encyclopedia articles. Accordingly, there are several things that they are not:
- Dictionary definitions. A mere definition, or list of senses of a word, is not useful as an encyclopedia article. May be deleted.
- Advertisement. Articles that paint companies, products, books, and other marketable items in typical marketing terms are not encyclopedia articles, they are advertising copy. See also Policy on Self-Promotion. May be deleted.
- Essays or advocacy. Encyclopedia articles are general and neutral introductions to topics. Idiosyncratic and biased essays are not welcome here, except—perhaps in rare cases—as Signed Articles, and then only on approved subpages. May be deleted.
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| Approval Standards | Article Mechanics | Subpages | Importing material from other sources | Citable articles |
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