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STAR is designated to some of the best articles Sapiens has to offer. They are used by editors as examples for writing other articles and are '''highest-quality entries''', representing the ''very best'' work on the site. Only a '''very small fraction''' of all Sapiens articles reach this status — roughly '''around 0.1 %''' of entries are STAR. | STAR is designated to some of the best articles Sapiens has to offer and are hallmarks of notability. They are used by editors as examples for writing other articles and are '''highest-quality entries''', representing the ''very best'' work on the site. Only a '''very small fraction''' of all Sapiens articles reach this status — roughly '''around 0.1 %''' of entries are STAR. | ||
=== How They Are Chosen === | === How They Are Chosen === | ||
* Any Sapiens editor can '''nominate''' a potential | * Any Sapiens editor can '''nominate''' a potential STAR article. | ||
* A panel of '''impartial reviewers''' assess against the criteria in a formal review process. | * A panel of '''impartial reviewers''' assess against the criteria in a formal review process. | ||
* After approval, articles are added to the STAR list and may show up on the main page. | * After approval, articles are added to the STAR list and may show up on the main page. | ||
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=== Why They Matter === | === Why They Matter === | ||
* | * STAR articles are often used by other editors as models to improve Sapiens' overall quality. | ||
* Many STAR articles comprise historical figures and events of significant milestones in humanity. | |||
* They often become some of the '''most detailed and informative resources''' one will find on any given topic — from historical events and scientific subjects to biographies. | * They often become some of the '''most detailed and informative resources''' one will find on any given topic — from historical events and scientific subjects to biographies. | ||
Latest revision as of 02:58, 13 February 2026
STAR is designated to some of the best articles Sapiens has to offer and are hallmarks of notability. They are used by editors as examples for writing other articles and are highest-quality entries, representing the very best work on the site. Only a very small fraction of all Sapiens articles reach this status — roughly around 0.1 % of entries are STAR.
How They Are Chosen
- Any Sapiens editor can nominate a potential STAR article.
- A panel of impartial reviewers assess against the criteria in a formal review process.
- After approval, articles are added to the STAR list and may show up on the main page.
Why They Matter
- STAR articles are often used by other editors as models to improve Sapiens' overall quality.
- Many STAR articles comprise historical figures and events of significant milestones in humanity.
- They often become some of the most detailed and informative resources one will find on any given topic — from historical events and scientific subjects to biographies.