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'''Notability''' is a criterion to determine whether a topic merits a separate Chalo Chatu article. In general, notability is an attempt to assess whether the topic has "gained sufficiently significant attention by Zambia at large and over a period of time as evidenced by significant coverage in reliable secondary sources that are independent of the topic.
Notability is a standard used to decide whether a topic merits an independent article on Chalo Chatu. A topic is considered notable when it has received significant attention within Zambia, supported by substantial coverage in reliable and independent secondary sources.


==Criteria==
== Purpose ==
===Sourcing===
The purpose of notability is to ensure that Chalo Chatu documents subjects of genuine historical, cultural, administrative, or social importance. Articles must reflect Zambia’s heritage through verifiable and enduring information.
Notability should be demonstrated using reliable
sources according to the corresponding
Chalo Chatu guideline. Reliable sources generally
include mainstream news media and major academic journals, and exclude self-published sources, particularly when self-published on the
internet. The foundation of this theory is that such sources "exercise some form of editorial control."


Verifiability, or the ability for the reader to confirm that content corresponds to the cited source, is the standard. "Gather references both to use as source(s) of your information and also
== General Standard ==
to demonstrate notability of your article's subject matter. References to blogs, personal
A topic is notable when multiple reliable sources provide independent, non-trivial coverage over a sustained period. Notability is not temporary and must be supported by documented relevance, not short-term publicity.
websites and Facebook don't count – we need reliable sources."


Content not based on reliable sources may be deemed original research, which is prohibited on
== Relationship to Reliable Sources ==
Chalo Chatu. "A correlate to this notability criterion, crucial to the identity of the site, is the prohibition on original research, including the synthesis of previously published material."
Reliable sources are required to establish notability. These include:
* Reputable news media
* Government publications
* Academic journals
* Historical archives
* Institutional reports


===Rules===
Self-published content, personal websites, blogs, and unverified Facebook posts do not establish notability.
As the Chalo Chatu community has grown, its rules have in turn become more complex, a trend known as instruction creep. This trend is reflected in the development and increasing complexity of the notability guidelines, with various special notability guidelines being proposed for specific topic areas


== References ==
== Connection to Detailed Requirements ==
{{Reflist|4}}
This page outlines the principles of notability. 
For specific criteria and category-based requirements, see [[Chalo Chatu:Notability Criteria|Notability Criteria]].


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== Final Determination ==
When doubt exists, the Editorial Team carries out a formal review using reliable sourcing, established policy, and documented relevance. The Team evaluates whether the topic meets the notability standard required for inclusion on Chalo Chatu and ensures that every approved article aligns with the mission to preserve and document Zambia’s history and heritage.
 
== See Also ==
* [[Chalo Chatu:Notability Criteria|Notability Criteria]]
* [[Chalo Chatu:Reliable Sources]]

Latest revision as of 13:06, 17 November 2025

Notability is a standard used to decide whether a topic merits an independent article on Chalo Chatu. A topic is considered notable when it has received significant attention within Zambia, supported by substantial coverage in reliable and independent secondary sources.

Purpose

The purpose of notability is to ensure that Chalo Chatu documents subjects of genuine historical, cultural, administrative, or social importance. Articles must reflect Zambia’s heritage through verifiable and enduring information.

General Standard

A topic is notable when multiple reliable sources provide independent, non-trivial coverage over a sustained period. Notability is not temporary and must be supported by documented relevance, not short-term publicity.

Relationship to Reliable Sources

Reliable sources are required to establish notability. These include:

  • Reputable news media
  • Government publications
  • Academic journals
  • Historical archives
  • Institutional reports

Self-published content, personal websites, blogs, and unverified Facebook posts do not establish notability.

Connection to Detailed Requirements

This page outlines the principles of notability. For specific criteria and category-based requirements, see Notability Criteria.

Final Determination

When doubt exists, the Editorial Team carries out a formal review using reliable sourcing, established policy, and documented relevance. The Team evaluates whether the topic meets the notability standard required for inclusion on Chalo Chatu and ensures that every approved article aligns with the mission to preserve and document Zambia’s history and heritage.

See Also

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