FAQ article procedures/approval process

[Mordred]

I have been writing an article on Redshift. My original intention was a reference article.
Article is located

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?p=4312703#post4312703

I was wondering what the process is to set an article as a sticky thread.

 

[micromass]

Thanks a lot for your suggestion. We will discuss this. Hopefully, we'll get back to you soon.

 

[Mordred]

Thanks I will approve any needed corrections or editting that the MODS feel are suitable.
That is if the article meets the forum standards

 

[Mordred]

I am nearly complete on this article. Current revision on page 7 same thread as above.

The question of number of supportive references came up.
For FAQ based reference. I would imagine there is a tighter definition of what counts as a reference. Some guidance on that would be helpful. Also what sections would the MODS feel need referencing. We have a rough list in the thread.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Thanks for your efforts Mordred!

 

[Mordred]

I've been busy for the last few weeks, and so haven't had much chance to look at this. First, I would like to applaud you for the time and effort you've put into this thread.

From the look of things, however, this does not appear to be a FAQ, but more an essay covering several topics. I see that you have included a list of questions at the beginning of the post, but it is not clear where (or if) these questions are answered in the article. You also ask some questions (liek the expansion faster than c question) that already have a FAQ dedicated to them. If you look at the other threads in the FAQ subforum, you will see each is in a thread of its own, with a well-defined question followed by a clear answer. I think if you want this to be a FAQ you need to follow a similar plan.

So, for example, which question do you think is the most important for a FAQ? Ask that question and then go about answering it. The article does not need to define everything to do with cosmology, you can assume that some things are known, and refer to other FAQ's for more information. You also need to include references.

Try to aim for a concise answer to a question, and it is likely to be much more useful to members who are new to the field wanting a quick answer or wanting to understand the topic in more detail

LOL judging from this I'd say I went into more than a little too much effort lol. Gonna take me a bit to get the article to conform to more of a FAQ than an essay. Assuming its possible lol.

Still I must admit I enjoyed writing it, the exercise taught me a lot in the way of little details, so either way I don't consider it a wasted effort.