Avoid the best articles on Wikipedia
The best articles on Wikipedia are the worst articles to work on.
Finding an article to work on isn't just about selecting a topic. It's about selecting a topic that needs improvement.
Anything considered a "Featured" or "Good" article is probably a bad choice.
That designation is indicated by a star ()
or a green circle (
)
on the top right of the article. It's applied to articles that the community
has already vetted. They meet a pretty high standard of writing, and come from
a reliable set of sources.
If you encounter a Good or Featured article, do not attempt to edit it. Instead, find related topics that are in need of improvement.