What is a Stub?
A stub is an article which is too short and incomplete to provide encyclopedic coverage of its subject. They are usually created when there is insufficient information to expand the article beyond a few sentences. A stub can be expanded with additional information to become a full-fledged article.
Examples of Stubs
Stubs can be found in any type of article, but here are some examples:
- Biographical articles with only a few sentences about a person’s life
- Historical articles with only a few sentences about an event
- Geographical articles with only a few sentences about a place
- Articles about scientific topics with only a few sentences about the subject
- Articles about technology with only a few sentences about the topic
How to Identify a Stub
Stubs are easy to spot as they are usually only a few sentences long and do not provide a complete picture of the subject. They also typically have a “stub” template at the top of the article to inform readers that the article is incomplete.
Conclusion
Stubs are incomplete articles which can be expanded with additional information. They can be found in any type of article and are easy to spot due to their short length and the “stub” template at the top.