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== Knowlepedia:Notability ==
This page documents the general notability guideline used on Knowlepedia. It helps determine whether a topic merits a standalone article.

=== General Principle ===
For a topic to merit inclusion on Knowlepedia, it must have received significant coverage in reliable, independent sources. This ensures the topic is verifiable and noteworthy in public discourse or documentation.

=== Basic Criteria ===
A topic is generally considered notable if:

# '''Reliable Sources''': There are multiple, independent, reliable sources (such as news articles, books, academic journals) that cover the subject in detail.
# '''Independent''': The sources must not be affiliated with the subject (e.g., not self-published or promotional).
# '''Significant Coverage''': The topic must have more than a trivial mention in the sources.

=== Notability ≠ Fame ===
Notability means verifiability and coverage — not social media popularity or temporary viral fame. A subject with a million followers but no reliable media coverage may not be notable.

=== Subject-Specific Guidelines ===

==== People (Artists, Authors, Entrepreneurs, etc.) ====

* Featured in national or regional news outlets
* Authored published books or released music via verified platforms
* Received awards or recognitions from reputable institutions
* Speaker at notable events or conferences

==== Organizations (Companies, Startups, NGOs) ====

* Covered in business magazines, tech portals, or trade publications
* Received investment or partnership news
* Legally registered and active in operations with external coverage

==== Educational or Informational Topics ====

* Discussed in scholarly publications or educational books
* Used as a subject of study, research, or policy

=== What Doesn’t Count? ===

* Press releases without third-party reporting
* Personal blogs or interviews on the subject’s own site
* Social media profiles or follower count alone
* Listings on business directories (unless featured editorially)

=== Re-assessment and Deletion ===
Pages not meeting notability guidelines may be:

* Proposed for merging into broader topics
* Tagged for improvement (with citation needs)
* Nominated for deletion if no significant sources are found

=== Improving Notability ===
Subjects not yet notable can:

* Seek authentic media coverage or interviews
* Participate in notable events and document it with coverage
* Publish in credible platforms (books, music, journals)

=== Related Policies ===

* [[Knowlepedia:Verifiability]]
* [[Knowlepedia:Reliable sources]]
* [[Knowlepedia:Conflict of interest]]
* [[Knowlepedia:Biographies of living persons]]