Until visitors rate an article or news item, five empty stars will appear next to the title. To rate the item, read it (if a 'read more' link is shown, click it) and you will see that the rating buttons have been activated near the title.

If you think the contribution is poor, select the radio button on the far left; if you think it is great, select the button on the far right; alternatively, select a button somewhere in between to reflect how you feel about the item. When you have decided, click on the 'Rate' button to record your verdict.