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Articles generally require significant coverage
in reliable sources
Significant coverage[edit]
Significant coverage is required to show that the subject is notable. This means references that discuss the subject – directly, in detail. Not just passing mentions, directory listings, or any old thing that happens to have the name in it. And we generally need multiple references - not just one.
Reliable sources[edit]
We need sources generally trusted to tell the truth. Major newspapers. Factual, widely-published books, or other high-quality mainstream publications which are careful about fact-checking and accuracy. Not: forums, fansites, MySpace, Facebook, or most blogs. Good sources make the text verifiable.
Independent[edit]
Independent sources are needed to establish notability. Nothing written by the subject or paid for by the subject. Not their website. Not a press release. Non-independent sources can be used for verifiability (if they are reliable), but not for notability.
Notes[edit]
- For an explanation of the title of this page see The answer to life, the universe, and everything.
- This message is intended for inexperienced editors whose article is most likely governed by the general notability guidelines. Since there are also subject-specific notability guidelines this page should not be cited at AfD.