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'''The Wikipedia Signpost has [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2010-03-15/Dispatches|an article]] on GA Sweeps, explaining its origins, purpose, and achievements. There are no plans to repeat the process.'''

==Process==

For this initial sweep, ''all'' Good articles listed need to be reviewed against all [[WP:WIAGA|GA criteria]]. Because new GAs are listed every day, we will be using [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Good_articles&oldid=153815416 this stabilized version] as the list on which the sweep will be based.

#Choose a sub-category on the [[WP:GAPQ/SL|sweeps list]] that is not taken by another editor (unless every category is full).

#Tag the subcategory with {{tl|UnderReview}}.

#Review the articles against the [[WP:WIAGA|criteria]] as you would an article listed at [[WP:GAN]] or [[WP:GAR]].

#*If an article fails to meet the criteria—which will be the case for many articles promoted prior to the creation of criteria in 2006—delist the article in accordance with the [[WP:Good article reassessment/guidelines#delist|delisting guidelines]]. It is polite to first notify article editors of your intentions and give them a chance to respond (a day should be enough).

#**In the case of a clear failure to meet the criteria, remove the article from [[WP:GA]] and leave a message on the article talk page using {{tl|GASweepsDelist}} with a detailed list of issues below it. (If you update {{t1|articlehistory}}, please scroll to the bottom of the talk page to see if the red error category is lit when you finish.)

#**In the case of minor issues, issues which can be easily addressed, try to fix as many problems as you can, list any remaining issues on the talk page, then allow editors seven days to address them, as you would with "on hold" at GAN (but don't tag the article with an "on hold" template). Be sure to keep track of the article.

#*If you are unsure whether the article meets the criteria, or you are not comfortable delisting it, nominate it for review at [[WP:GAR|Good article reassessment]].

#*If the article passes review, update to the current oldid with an edit summary of <code>Updating oldid per [[[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/Project quality task force]]]]</code>.

#Once you've completed a subcategory, update the <code>Last article quality sweep</code> field on the sweep list with your signature.

==Intro==

===Talk page messages===

The integrity of [[WP:GA|Wikipedia's Good articles]] requires that all articles tagged and listed as Good articles meet the [[WP:WIAGA|criteria]]. The aim of this project is to "sweep" through the current good articles to check that they meet the criteria. To participate, pick a sub-category at [[WP:GA]] and review the articles; take appropriate action, as described below, and mark the [[WP:GAPQ/SL|sweeps list]] when reviews of the sub-category have been completed. Editor's contributions can be recorded [[WP:GAPQ/SR|here]].

Below are examples of messages that can be left on the article talk page. These are only example, each reviewer is free to customize their own messages, of course. However, be sure to include all relevant links, including the link to [[WP:GAPQ]]. Also be as courteous as possible in your messages.

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====Pass==Process==

[[File:GASweepsProgressPie.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Progress as of the end of February 2010]]

<nowiki>===GA Sweeps===</nowiki><br>

For this initial sweep, ''all'' Good articles listed need to be reviewed against all [[WP:WIAGA|GA criteria]]. Because new GAs are listed every day, we will be using [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Good_articles&oldid=153815416 thislisted stabilizedbefore version26 August 2007] asneed theto listbe onreviewed whichagainst the sweep[[WP:WIAGA|GA will be basedcriteria]].

<nowiki>This article has been reviewed as part of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/Project quality task force]]. I believe the article currently meets the criteria and should remain listed as a [[WP:GA|Good article]]. The article history has been updated to reflect this review. Regards, ~~~~</nowiki>

#Choose articles from the '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/Project quality task force/Sweeps worklist|full list of articles left to review]]'''. Before reviewing double-check on the '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/Project quality task force/Sweeps/Running total|running total]]''' page if has already been reviewed or is currently on hold (also view the article's talk page to see if it already has been delisted, has become an FA, etc.).

#Start the review on the talk page of the article by adding <nowiki>{{subst:GAR}}</nowiki>. Save the page, and then follow the first bold link ("individual reassessment") to create the subpage for the review. Review the article against the [[WP:WIAGA|criteria]] as you would an article listed at [[WP:GAN]] or [[WP:GAR]] and save.

====Sweeps hold====

#*If the article '''passes''' review, in {{tl|ArticleHistory}}, add an entry and classify the action as GAR kept.

<nowiki>===GA Sweeps===</nowiki><br>

#*If an article '''fails''' to meet the criteria, list what issues need to be addressed on the subpage. Leave a message on the talk pages of the main contributors of the article (using [http://vs.aka-online.de/cgi-bin/wppagehiststat.pl this tool]), the GAN nominator (check the article history), as well as any related WikiProjects. Give editors enough time to respond to the issues (usually a week), and if progress is being made, consider extending the deadline.

<nowiki>This article has been reviewed as part of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/Project quality task force]] in an effort to ensure all listed Good articles continue to meet the [[WP:WIAGA|Good article criteria]]. In reviewing the article, I have found there are some issues that may need to be addressed. [Insert detailed list of issues here.] I will check back in no less than seven days. If progress is being made and issues are being addressed, the article will remain listed as a [[WP:GA|Good article]]. Otherwise, it may be delisted (such a decision may be challenged through [[WP:GAR]]). If improved after it has been delisted, it may be nominated at [[WP:GAN]]. Feel free to drop a message on my talk page if you have any questions, and many thanks for all the hard work that has gone into this article thus far. Regards, ~~~~</nowiki>

#**In the case of a clear failure to meet the criteria, remove the article from [[WP:GA]] and leave a message on the articlereview talk pagesubpage, using {{tltls|GASweepsDelist}} with a detailed list of issues below it. (If you update {{t1|articlehistory}}, please scroll to the bottom of the talk page to see if the red error category is lit when you finish.)

#**In the case of minor issues, or issues which can be easily addressed, try to fix as many problems as you can, list any remaining issues on the talkreview pagesubpage, then allow editors seven days to address them, as you would with "on hold" at GAN. (butBe don'tsure tagto thekeep articletrack withof anthe "on hold" template)article. BeYou suremay tofind keepit trackhelpful ofto theuse article{{tls|GASweepsHold}}.

====[[WP:GAR]]====

#*If you are '''unsure''' whether the article meets the criteria, or you are not comfortable delisting it, nominate it for community review at [[WP:GAR|Good article reassessment]].

<nowiki>===[[WP:GAR|Good Article Reassessment]]===</nowiki><br>

#If you have any questions about the process, leave a message on the talk page.

<nowiki>This article has been reviewed as part of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/Project quality task force]]. I question whether this article meets the [[WP:WIAGA|Good article criteria]]. For that reason, I have listed the article at [[WP:GAR|Good article reassessment]]. Issues needing to be address are listed there. Regards, ~~~~</nowiki>

#Do your best, remain courteous with the articles' editors (they may have spent a lot of time working on the article and may not want to hear about changes you are recommending), and have fun reviewing!

====Delist====

Use {{tls|GASweepsDelist}} for these.

==Participation==

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Considering the entire point of this task force is to improve and uphold the quality of Good articles, only experienced reviewers who are established (trusted) within the project should participate in this initial sweep. It is key that clearly substandard articles be removed from the GA list, while those that are almost there are brought up to current GA standards. The point is to target articles that have "fallen through the cracks", so we can't have any fall through the cracks a second time during this sweep.

If you are interested in helping, please leave a message on [[User talk:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited's talk page]]. Keep in mind that we're looking for those individuals that have a very strong understanding of [[WP:WIAGA|good article criteria]] and all GA processes. We thank everyone for their interest, but only selected individuals will be invited to participate in the sweeps. Those who have participated can use {{tl|User GA sweeps}} on their user pages.

==Awards==

Quality is the goal here. For that reason, awards will be given out based on the quality of reviews, not solely on quantity. What awards will be given out will not all be known until the sweep is completed. Reviews should be done for the betterment of the project and the encyclopedia, not for a star... But you'll still get a star (maybe something better) if you make a significant impact during the sweeps.

===Running total===