Could some one please explain a "norm" to me

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Phil_Kessel

I know that you have to get a certain amount of norms to get titled and all, but how do you get norms? Are norms to become a chess GM different than a norm to become a IM? Basicly if you could me all the basics that would be great :)

Frankie0909

http://www.chess.com/echess/game?id=82537878

hicks83

How is that relevant Frankie?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_(chess)