progress reporting

From TheTangentBundle

Giving progress reports to articles and subjects helps the editing process by directing effort where it is needed most. It also allows readers to find what they are looking for efficiently, and reduces frustration.

[edit] Evaluating topics and articles

Evaluating topics is a rather murky business, and is quite subjective. Place something like

{{stage|25%|Jan 11, 2005}}

besides the article link on the subject page. Use the following rough guidelines:

• {{stage|00%| Today's date }}

Article exists but is either blank or contains only references or scattered and unorganized information. The article exists only to help other editors and is of almost no use to the casual reader.

• {{stage|25%| Today's date }}

Article has some structure, but is very narrow. It may only be of interest to the most elementary audience, or a sophisticated reader looking for specific information.

• {{stage|50%| Today's date }}

Article contains meat. While not mature, it contains enough substance to convey the idea to most interested readers.

• {{stage|75%| Today's date }}

Article shows extensive work. Primary references are provided, appropriate examples are included, and most readers will find what they are looking for.

• {{stage|100%| Today's date }}

Article is for all intents and purposes done. The article is polished, and save for a few esoteric omissions, the topic is exhausted.

Try not to get offended if your Magnum Opus gets knocked down to 75%. It might just mean that someone with a broader perspective than your own has taken the time to evaluate your work and found room for improvement. This is a good thing. Try not to start a toggle war.