Articles generally require significant coverage
in reliable sources
Significant coverage
editSignificant 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
editWe 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
editIndependent 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.