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Rules for Editing and Auditing Eligible Editors
- Good Standing: Editors must not have any active blocks for disruptive behaviour on any Wikimedia project from the start date of the contest or during the contest period.
- No Pre-Existing Entries: Editors cannot submit articles that they have worked on before the announcement of this contest. This should be a fresh contribution to Wikipedia.
- Declaration of Conflicts of Interest: Editors with potential conflicts of interest must disclose them on the talk page of their submission and avoid editing any entries with an existing COI.
- No Self-Promotion: Editors cannot participate in order to promote themselves or their own personal projects/works
- Article Focus: Submissions can be new articles or substantial improvements to existing articles. However, submissions must primarily focus on topics directly related to Ramadan, Islamic culture, or related figures, places, or traditions that are not yet well-covered on Wikipedia. Preference is given to creating new articles.
- Referencing Standards: All information must be verifiable and supported by citations from reliable, secondary sources, as listed in Wikipedia's guidelines. Citations must be correctly formatted and placed appropriately.
- Neutral Point of View: Articles must adhere to a neutral point of view, presenting information fairly and without bias. Any viewpoints must be attributed to reliable sources.
- Copyright Compliance: All content must be compliant with Wikimedia's copyright policies. Text and media used must either be original or licensed under a compatible Creative Commons license or be in the public domain.
All articles must be original content, not copied from other sources.
- Article Depth & Length: Submissions must be of substantial depth, covering the topic in a comprehensive manner. Articles should go beyond basic definitions and provide insightful and detailed information. While no minimum word count is required, submissions must demonstrate a level of commitment and detail to be eligible. The quality, detail, research and comprehensiveness are of greater importance than the length of the article. Stubs will not be considered.
- Appropriate Language and Tone: Articles must adhere to the appropriate language and tone for Wikipedia, including formal and respectful language and avoiding any offensive or inflammatory terms. Articles also should be easily readable and understandable by the average reader.
- No Machine Translation: The use of machine translation alone is not acceptable. All articles, whether fully translated or not, must be revised by a human to ensure a readable article.
- All submissions must be categorized under a clearly defined category on the respective language version of Wikipedia. This category will be:
Category:2025 Wiki Loves Ramadan Contributions (should be translated to your local language).
- All entries must be submitted before 15 April 2025, at 23:59 UTC.
- Submissions must be linked to the specific competition and should also include a tag on the talk page, to be easily identified for judging.
Submissions will be evaluated on several aspects, ensuring a focus on quality, comprehensiveness, and neutrality. 1 point will be given for an accepted article, and 0 points will be considered for a rejected article. The following criteria will guide the judging process:
- Article Quality and Structure:
- Articles should be well-organized, with a clear and logical structure.
- Use of proper headings, sections, and paragraphing is essential.
- Proper use of citations and references, following Wikipedia standards.
- Depth of Content:
- Articles must cover the topic in detail, offering a comprehensive understanding of the subject.
- Content should be factually accurate, and supported by reliable sources.
- Information should be up-to-date and balanced, avoiding excessive detail in less relevant areas.
- Verifiability and Sources:
- Submissions must be backed by verifiable and reliable references, particularly from reputable academic, historical, or cultural sources.
- The correct use of inline citations and adherence to Wikipedia’s citation policies are crucial.
- Avoidance of biased or unreliable sources.
- Neutral Point of View (NPOV):
- Articles must maintain a neutral tone, avoiding any advocacy or bias in favor of particular interpretations or perspectives.
- Proper representation of different cultural and religious practices surrounding Ramadan.
- Originality and Improvement:
- New articles will be judged based on their originality, depth, and scope.
- For existing articles, significant improvements in quality, coverage, and sourcing will be key evaluation factors.
- Multilingual Contributions:
- Accuracy and fidelity in translation will be carefully considered.
- Formatting and Use of Media:
- Articles should adhere to Wikipedia’s formatting guidelines, including the use of images, infoboxes, and proper formatting of references.
- The inclusion of appropriate and high-quality images related to Ramadan will be considered an advantage.
Suggested Additional Judging Criteria for Best Newcomer
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- Improved Article Size:
- Rule: 1 point will be awarded for every 100 words of net new content added to the article.
- Minimum Requirement: A minimum of 300 words of net new content (3 points) is required for an article to be eligible for any further points. Articles with less than 300 words of net new content will not be judged.
- New created Article Size:
- Rule: 1 point will be awarded for every 100 words of net new content added to the article.
- Minimum Requirement: A minimum of 400 words of net new content (4 points) is required for an article to be eligible for any further points. Articles with less than 400 words of net new content will not be judged.
- References: 1 point will be awarded for every unique, reliable reference included in the article.
- Images: 1 point will be awarded for every image added to the article.
Wikidata Items: 1 point will be awarded for every unique Wikidata item added.
- Infobox: 2 points will be awarded for adding a relevant and complete infobox (where applicable) to a new article. Points will be deducted from this category if the infobox is incorrect or incomplete.
- Newcomer Award Nomination Process:
Local community organizers will identify and nominate their best newcomer participant for the Global Best Newcomer Award.
- Global Newcomer Award:
- A global award will be given to the top newcomer contributor, selected from the pool of nominees.
- These nominations will be based on the judging criteria for newcomers and the overall quality of their contributions.
- Newcomer Eligibility Criteria: To be considered a "newcomer" for the purpose of this award, participants must meet both of the following conditions:
- Edit Count: The user must have 500 or fewer edits on any Wikimedia project before the contest start date 25 February 2025.
- Account Age: The user's Wikimedia account must have been registered 5 months or less before the contest start date 25 February 2025.
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