View source for Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/Project quality task force

{{Template:Historical|comment=See [[Wikipedia talk:Good article nominations]] or [[Wikipedia talk:Good articles]] for current discussion.}}
{| {{Wikipedia:WikiProject_Good_articles/Shell|tasklist=yes|introduction=The '''Project quality task force''', comprising editors experienced in [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles|WikiProject Good articles]], has been created with a dual purpose: To standardize the project for consistency and ease of use; and to evaluate, improve, and maintain the quality of [[WP:GA|Good articles]] and the project as a whole.|shortcut=WP:GAPQ}}

==Scope==
This task force, as part of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles|WikiProject Good articles]], is to:
*standardize the project by ensuring terms and procedures are consistent in order to ensure consistency and ease of use. This entails determining the best terminology to be used so as not to be confusing to users unfamiliar with the project, and standardizing the categories at [[WP:GA]] and [[WP:GAN]] to allow for easy categorization during the listing process.
*evaluate and improve the quality of listed articles to ensure that they still meet the [[WP:WIAGA|criteria]]. This entails re-reviewing all articles listed at [[WP:GA]], particularly those listed prior to the creation of [[WP:WIAGA]].
*maintain the quality of the project. This entails keeping clear the lists at [[:Category:Good articles without topic parameter]] and [[:Category:Good articles without an oldid]], ensuring articles tagged and listed without review are delisted, that articles nominated at [[WP:GAR|Good article reassessment]] are properly reviewed and appropriate action taken, and routinely conducting [[WP:GAPQ/S|sweeps]] to ensure Good articles continue to meet the [[WP:WIAGA|criteria]].

==To-do==
#Once the [[WP:GAN]] backlog elimination drive is complete, all articles, particularly those listed prior to the creation of [[WP:WIAGA]], need to be re-reviewed to ensure they meet current standards.
#*For articles that ''clearly'' fail to meet the criteria, [[WP:BB|boldly]] delist the article from [[WP:GA]] and detail the reasoning on the article talk page.
#*For articles that seem to fail to meet the criteria, but it's questionable, nominate them at [[WP:GAR]].
#
#With the high probability that nominations will increase at [[WP:GAR]] due to the re-reviews, it is vital that participation be adequate to quickly and appropriately determine whether or not an article should retain GA or be delisted.
#
#<s>Standardize the categories at [[WP:GA]] and [[WP:GAN]]. ''(See the discussion on the talk page.)''</s>
#:{{done}} --[[User:Jayron32|Jayron32]]|[[User talk:Jayron32|<small>talk</small>]]|[[Special:Contributions/Jayron32|<small>contribs</small>]] 20:01, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
#Conduct [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/Project quality task force/Sweeps|sweeps]] to ensure Good articles retain their quality.
#Keep {{tl|WikiProjectGATasks}} up-to-date.

==Open discussions==
Please weigh in with your opinion on the following discussion(s):
*[[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Good_articles/Project_quality_task_force#Proposals|Proposals]]

==Participants==
<!-- Use the following template when adding your name {{user2|Example}}. -->
*{{user2|LaraLove}} - Task force creator.
*{{user2|Jayron32}} - Been meaning to work on jiving the candidates page categories with the list categories for a LONG time now.  Now I have the motivation to do so... Good idea.
*{{user2|Giggy}} - Streamlining - So desperately needed
*{{user2|Masem}} - Maybe an article or two...
*{{user2|IdLoveOne}} - I want to see things featured!
*{{user2|Wrad}} - especially interested in sifting out the weaker ones, if GAs are to be taken seriously, we need quality control, just let me know when we start...
*{{user2|OhanaUnited}} - Coordinator of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/GAN backlog elimination drives|GAC backlog elimination drive]]. Always available to answer questions related to GA. [[User:OhanaUnited|<span style="font-weight:bold"><span style="color:#0000FF;">OhanaUnited</span></span>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<span style="font-weight:bold"><span style="color:green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></span></span>]] 14:34, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
*{{user2|Dinosaur puppy}} - aka T Rex, I'm bored and need something to do. [[User:Dinosaur puppy|<b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">T Rex</span></b>]] | [[User talk:Dinosaur puppy|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><b>talk</b></span>]] 23:04, 23 August 2007 (UTC)
*{{user2|Nehrams2020}} Helped to coordinate the last two GAC backlog drives, and will be helping with sweeps. --[[User:Nehrams2020|Nehrams2020]] 06:33, 21 September 2007 (UTC)
*{{user2|EyeSerene}} - initially helping out with GA sweeps
*{{user2|Universal Hero}} - Long term ambition, full time worker. [[User:Universal Hero|Universal Hero]] 21:57, 21 October 2007 (UTC)
*{{user2|Parent5446}} - Joining again. Got a little confused but now I'm here to stay. Thanks to OhanaUnited for clearing things up. [[User:Parent5446|Parent5446]]<sup>([[User talk:Parent5446|Murder me]] for [[Special:Contributions/Parent5446|my actions]])</sup> 22:18, 13 November 2007 (UTC)
*{{user2|VanTucky}} - Glad to be accepted as a sweeps participant. [[User:VanTucky|'''Van<span style="color:#FF4F00">Tucky</span>''']] <sup>[[User talk:VanTucky|talk]]</sup> 02:38, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
*{{user2|jwanders}} - This line intentionally left blank.
*{{user2|Mastrchf91}} - I'll be focusing on television episodes, and also will work as a utility reviewer.  [[User:Mastrchf91|<span style="font-family:Lucida Calligraphy, sans-serif; color:DarkBlue">Mastrchf</span>]] (<sup>[[User talk:Mastrchf91|t]]</sup>/<sub>[[Special:Contributions/Mastrchf91|c]]</sub>) 02:23, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
* [[User talk:Aaron Brenneman|<span style="color:black;">brenneman</span>]] 00:41, 10 July 2008 (UTC)
*{{user2|Aaroncrick}} - Cities
*{{user2|Protonk}} - Mostly biographies, math, science, history and economics.  I probably won't touch sports teams, music or movies (unless it is a film that I happen to be very fond of).
*{{user2|Ricardiana}} - forgot to add my name earlier, it looks like. I try to review articles steadily and help with the backlog. [[User:Ricardiana|Ricardiana]] ([[User talk:Ricardiana|talk]]) 00:30, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
*{{User2|Mm40}} – I realize I'm a bit late, but we need to finish this off. [[User:Mm40|Mm40]] ([[User talk:Mm40|talk]]) 11:33, 27 September 2009 (UTC)
*{{user2|Junipers Liege}} - coming in at the rear-end, but agree with the above user that this needs completing so we can move forward. <span style="color:#344D69;">'''✽ [[User:Junipers Liege|<span style="color:#344D69;">Juniper§ Liege</span>]]'''</span> <sup>''[[User talk:Junipers Liege|<span style="color:#3C225E;">(TALK)</span>]]''</sup> 16:13, 11 February 2010 (UTC)
*{{user2|Ending-start}} – I will be helping out with arts related topics. <span style="font-size:medium; color:#578bc7;">'''℥'''<sup>[[User:Ending-start|<span style="color:#578bc7;">nding</span>]]·[[User talk:Ending-start|<span style="color:#578bc7;">start</span>]]</sup></span> 15:12, 26 March 2011 (UTC)
*{{user2|Canpark}} - I have reviewed several GA-nominated articles, and I would like to join to help get rid of the backlogs.[[User:Canpark|Canpark]] ([[User talk:Canpark|talk]]) 12:22, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
*{{user2|Ed!}}
*{{user2|ImmortalWizard}} - I will mostly work with GAR. <span style="color:orange">'''THE NEW'''</span> [[User:ImmortalWizard|''<span style="color:#964B00">Immortal</span>'''''<span style="color:blue">Wizard</span>''']][[User talk:ImmortalWizard|<span style="color:green;">(chat)</span>]] 09:15, 18 March 2019 (UTC)

==Userbox==
{{User GAPQTF}}
<br clear=all>
<nowiki>{{User GAPQTF}}</nowiki>

==Good articles without topic parameters==
{{Shortcut|WP:UCGA}}
[[:Category:Good articles without topic parameter]] states "This is a list of [[Wikipedia:Good articles|Good articles]] that have not been given a correct "|topic= " in the <nowiki>{{GA|~~~~~|topic=|page=}}</nowiki> template. In theory, the list should be empty."

===Scope===
This task force, as part of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles|WikiProject Good articles]], is to keep
*the list at [[:Category:Good articles without topic parameter]] 
*the list at [[:Category:Good articles without an oldid]]
empty by adding topic parameters and oldid's to any articles which appear in these categories.

===To-do===
*Add topic parameters to those articles listed at [[:Category:Good articles without topic parameter]].
*<s>Fill in oldid's for GA's that lack them listed at [[:Category:Good articles without an oldid]] (for articles that use the GA template) and fill in action information for articles listed at [[:Category:Good articles with no article history action]] (for articles that use the AH template).</s> {{done}}
*Select any article within the list.
**The oldid field should be only numeric characters; some older GA entries may have included "nnnnnn" (a default value in the GA documentation) or a date-like entry and both of these cases should be changed to the correct oldid.
**::To find the oldid, look over the talk page to establish what date the article was promoted. Then check the article history for the last edit of that date. There are [[Template:ArticleHistory#How to find and use oldid|tools]] that can help you find the appropriate oldid.
**'''If the article uses the GA tempate''':
**:An example of what the template should look like once you've filled everything in is <code><nowiki>{{GA|date|oldid=123456|topic=Arts}}</nowiki></code>.
**'''If the article uses the ArticleHistory template''':
**:If the ArticleHistory template lacks a "GAN" (Good Article Nomination) entry within its fields, these should be added.  The format of these are:
**::<code>action1=</code> - Value should be "GAN"
**::<code>action1date=</code> - The date (YYYY-MM-DD) when the article was made a GA
**::<code>action1link=</code> - If possible, a link to the talk page or archive when the page was promoted
**::<code>action1result=</code> - "Listed", assuming that the article has been put on the GA list
**::<code>action1oldid=</code> - The oldid, same as with the GA template oldid.
**::<code>topic=</code> - The category under which the articles is listed on the GA list.
**:If there already exist other "actions", use the next highest number to represent this; e.g. if there are 2 existing actions but no GAN, use "<code>action3=</code>" and so forth.

<span style="color:red;">Note:</span> If you find any discrepancies during this process and feel an article may have been promoted without meeting the criteria, nominate the article at [[Wikipedia:Good article reassessment|Good article reassessment]].

===Good article topic values===
The good article and article history templates will accept any of the abbreviated or full topic names below (defined at [[Module:Good article topics/data]]), and are case-insensitive. Any other entry for the topic name will leave the article listed as uncategorized.
{{Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/Topic Values}}

===List of participants===
<!-- Use the following template when adding your name {{user2|username|Example}}. -->
*{{user2|LaraLove}} - Task force creator.
*{{user2|Walkerma}}
*{{user2|Gosgood}}
*{{user2|The Random Editor}}
*{{user2|Giggy}} - To an extent...
*{{user2|OhanaUnited}} - I'll help a bit
*{{user2|Flubeca}} Ok.
*{{user2|Ike9898}}
*{{user2|Esprit15d}}
*{{user2|Masem}}
*{{user2|Zidel333}} I'll help when I can.
*{{user2|Mahanga}}
*{{user2|JoelleJ}}
*{{user2|Aeons}}
*{{user2|Universal Hero}}
*{{user2|andreasegde}} I create GA articles, and don't delete them. Why don't you do something creative?
*{{user2|Mastrchf91}} I'll do what I'm able to with the time I have.
*{{user2|Ricardiana}} I'd love to help out.
*{{user2|Airplaneman}}
*{{user2|Aeonx}}
*{{user2|Jezhotwells}} Reviewed 494 GA nomination, swept 164, created 18 as at 01:01, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
[[Category:WikiProject Good articles|Project quality]]
*{{user2|MrLinkinPark333}} - I have been cleaning out the uncategorized good articles. [[User:MrLinkinPark333|MrLinkinPark333]] ([[User talk:MrLinkinPark333|talk]]) 03:46, 18 April 2014 (UTC)