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WikiProject Articles for creationWelcome to WikiProject Articles for creation! This is the project page for editors interested in working on Articles for creation, Redirects and Categories for creation and Files for upload.
Introduction
Only registered users with sufficient experience are allowed to create articles, so Articles for creation, which we call AfC, opens a path for new article creation. AfC works as a peer review process in which experienced registered editors can either help create an article submitted by an anonymous editor or decline the article because it is unsuitable for Wikipedia.
An article may be unsuitable for Wikipedia for a number of reasons. AfC submissions can be declined based on having insufficient content, consisting of vandalism or personal attacks, posting copyrighted material, not asserting notability (WP:N), and most often for not being properly sourced. We also do not accept new articles where a page on the topic already exists, even if under another name.
A lot of articles are posted at AfC and a dedicated team of editors is needed to review the requests. There is often a backlog, so please ensure submissions meet all Wikipedia guidelines to avoid repeated submissions and declines.
Brief history
On 5 December 2005, in response to the Seigenthaler incident, unregistered users were stopped from creating new pages on the English Wikipedia (read about it in the Signpost).
Consequently, the page Wikipedia:Articles for creation was set up by Creidieki (talk · contribs) and others, to allow unregistered users to submit articles for registered users to create on their behalf. The first page to be created was the redirect Fox Latin America requested by 140.247.23.58 (talk · contribs · WHOIS). The first article created was Horsea Island by Chemstud (talk · contribs).
Following huge backlogs on the page, Kwsn and others started WikiProject Articles for creation on 2 June 2007.
Project goals
- Promote awareness of the WikiProject.
- Review requests at
- Promote, monitor and improve the articles and images created through the project.
How to get involved
WikiProject Articles for creation needs you! Any editor who meets the criteria below can apply to be a reviewer for the project. Reviewers must have:
- a Wikipedia account at least 90 days old.
- a minimum of 500 undeleted edits to articles.
- thoroughly read and understood the reviewing instructions.
- a demonstrated understanding of the policies mentioned in the reviewing instructions, including the various special notability categories.
- reasonable evidence of understanding the deletion policy (experience in areas such as CSD/AfD/PROD or page curation, while not mandatory, are beneficial).
- a willingness and ability to respond in a timely manner to questions about their reviews.
AfC submissions must be reviewed in accordance with Wikipedia's established content policies and guidelines. If you are unfamiliar with these policies and guidelines you should become familiar with them before conducting AfC reviews. Before you start reviewing requests, please ensure you have read the reviewing instructions thoroughly and that you ask an experienced reviewer if you are unsure about anything. The reviewing instructions cover reviews of article drafts, redirects and categories, and file requests. You can ask for help and advice at the Reviewer talk page. You can also get help in the live chat in Wikipedia's Live Help Channel. To request to join, follow the instructions at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Articles for creation/Participants.
Welcome template
This template is used to welcome new participants to the project. It can be added to a new participant's talk page by adding {{subst:AfC welcome}} to the bottom of the page:
Hi, and welcome to WikiProject Articles for creation! We are a group of editors who work together on the Articles for creation and Files for upload pages.
A few tips that you might find helpful:
- Please take time to fully read the reviewers' instructions before reviewing submissions.
- The reviewers' talk page is the best place to ask for help or advice. You might like to watchlist this page, and you are encouraged to take part in any discussion that comes up.
- Article submissions that need reviewing can be found in Category:Pending AfC submissions and there is also a useful list which is maintained by a bot.
- You might wish to add {{AFC status}} or {{AfC Defcon}} to your userpage, which will alert you to the number of open submissions. There is also a project userbox. If you haven't done so already, please consider adding your name to the list of participants.
- Several of our members monitor Wikipedia's help IRC channel, and you are welcome to join in to ask Wikipedia-related questions.
- The IRC channel #wikipedia-en-afc connect is used occasionally for internal discussion regarding the Articles for creation process, and also serves as a recent changes feed, displaying all edits made in the Articles for creation namespace.
- The help desk is the place where new editors can ask questions about their submissions. You are welcome to help in answering their questions.
Once again, welcome to the project. ~~~~
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Hello WikiProject Articles for creation,
Unregistered editors cannot create articles on Wikipedia, but they can use the articles for creation process to submit drafts that registered editors can either accept and publish or decline. WikiProject Articles for creation is looking for experienced editors who want to partake in this peer review process. If you have what it takes to get involved, then please take a look at the reviewing instructions. To discuss specific AfC reviews, do so freely on the designated talk page.
There is currently a backlog of over 3800 drafts (0 very old).
If you know an editor who may be willing to help out, please use the template you are currently reading {{subst:WPAFCInvite}} to draw attention to this WikiProject. Many hands make light work!
To add an AFC icon to the top-right corner of a page, use: {{AFC topicon}}
Awards
| The AfC barnstar is granted for meritorious contributions relating to Articles for creation and consists of a green cross on a star composed of five capital letter As. The A signifies new articles, which is what this project is all about, the grey signifies the neutrality of Wikipedia, and the green cross signifies the Articles for creation project. There is also a companion ribbon Image:AFC Ribbon 2.png, consisting of a thick blue center stripe surrounded by two narrow grey stripes surrounded by two wide green stripes. The blue center recollects the new color of former red links. | |||
| The ribbon may be displayed by any user who has been awarded the barnstar. |
To present this award to a user, place the following code on their talk page: {{subst:AFC barnstar|message ~~~~}} |
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Article Alerts
This page shows current alerts for articles within the scope of WikiProject Articles for creation, courtesy of the AAlertBot.
Did you know
- 13 Jan 2021 – Sidney Hill (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Amkgp (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Jan 2021 – Halit Özgür Sarı (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Empire AS (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Jan 2021 – The Mahdi's tomb (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Þjarkur (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Dec 2020 – Northern masked owl (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Chipmunkdavis (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 15 Jan 2021 – CallMeCarson (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Goszei (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 14 Jan 2021 – NYDIG (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Anachronist (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 14 Jan 2021 – Alexander American University (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Estheim (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 14 Jan 2021 – Frank Kortan (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Theredproject (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 13 Jan 2021 – Abba Bichi (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Praxidicae (t · c); see discussion (9 participants)
- 12 Jan 2021 – T-front (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Genericusername57 (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 12 Jan 2021 – Sonia Jain (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by RationalPuff (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 11 Jan 2021 – Central Erin Mills (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Bearcat (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 10 Jan 2021 – John Nassari (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by DGG (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 08 Jan 2021 – Avalakki Pavalakki (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Bovineboy2008 (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- (21 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 14 Jan 2021 – ESys.net (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Hexware (t · c): concern
- 08 Jan 2021 – Maria Thattil (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by ImprovedWikiImprovment (t · c) was deleted
- 07 Jan 2021 – All in! Games SA (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Piotrus (t · c) was deproded by Atlantic306 (t · c) on 14 Jan 2021
- 05 Jan 2021 – Basque Declaration (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Sadads (t · c) was deleted
- 04 Jan 2021 – Aleksandar Glišić (soldier) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Dumelow (t · c) was deleted
- 04 Jan 2021 – Kirstie Joan Babor (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Lukewin (t · c) was redirected to Miss Philippines Earth 2009 (talk · edit · hist)
- 03 Jan 2021 – Goatmother Industrial (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Mbdfar (t · c) was deleted
Categories for discussion
- 21 Dec 2020 – Category:Murdered explorers (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by William Allen Simpson (t · c); see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 09 Jan 2021 – Most liked video (talk · edit · hist) →List of most-liked YouTube videos was RfDed by Sun8908 (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Jan 2021 – Counting of the electoral votes (talk · edit · hist) →2021 United States Electoral College count was RfDed by Elliot321 (t · c); see discussion
Files for discussion
- 29 Dec 2020 – File:De Blasio Letter to VNY.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on La Voce di New York) was FfDed by Wikiacc (t · c); see discussion
Featured list candidates
- 02 Dec 2020 – List of presidents of the National Rifle Association (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by MJL (t · c); see discussion
Good article nominees
- 01 Jan 2021 – New York Tribune Building (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Epicgenius (t · c); start discussion
- 24 Dec 2020 – Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Captain Galaxy (t · c); start discussion
- 19 Dec 2020 – Theodosia Ivie (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Elinruby (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Dec 2020 – First generation of intellectual movements in Iran (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Amir Ghandi (t · c); start discussion
- 09 Dec 2020 – Mayoralty of Bernie Sanders (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Jon698 (t · c); start discussion
- 03 Dec 2020 – Social heuristics (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Mwla20 (t · c); start discussion
- 23 Nov 2020 – Halloween (2018 film) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Horacio Vara (t · c); start discussion
- 20 Nov 2020 – Eva Forest (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Modussiccandi (t · c); start discussion
- 07 Jun 2020 – Riverfront Park (Spokane, Washington) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Jdubman (t · c); start discussion
- 01 May 2020 – Jonathan Scott (television personality) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Esprit15d (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 13 Jan 2021 – Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020 video game) (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Gerald Waldo Luis (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 15 Jan 2021 – Ahmad Aqil al-Khatib (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Ahmed Al Khateeb by Turaif10 (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Jan 2021 – Carlo Semenza (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Carlo Semenza (neuroscientist) by 2003:C8:4714:600:20F2:9E65:D0A0:9181 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Jan 2021 – List of myths about the Middle Ages (talk · edit · hist) move request to List of common misconceptions about the Middle Ages by PaleoNeonate (t · c) was moved to List of common misconceptions about the Middle Ages (talk · edit · hist) by Buidhe (t · c) on 11 Jan 2021; see discussion
- 02 Jan 2021 – Cody Martin (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Cody Martin by Joeykai (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 05 Jan 2021 – Candidates of the 44th Canadian federal election (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Candidates for the 44th Canadian federal election by Fulserish (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Jan 2021 – Yuri Kozukata (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water by Kung Fu Man (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Dec 2020 – List of public works by David Black (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to David Black by DGG (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Dec 2020 – GeoReM (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Max Planck Institute for Chemistry by Rogermx (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Dec 2020 – Collapse of compassion (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Compassion fade by Dragice (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Dec 2020 – Prostaglandin F synthase (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Prostaglandin-F synthase by Reba16 (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Dec 2020 – University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Ho Chi Minh City (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Ho Chi Minh City Medicine and Pharmacy University by MuDavid (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Dec 2020 – Chris Stromquist (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Kultur Shock by Dr42 (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Dec 2020 – Nikola Zero (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Nikola Corporation by 65.92.246.246 (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Nov 2020 – Han Chinese nationalism (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Han nationalism by Jargo Nautilus (t · c); see discussion
- (31 more...)
Articles to be split
- 31 Oct 2020 – Techno-populism (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Geysirhead (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Jul 2020 – Litton Entertainment (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by OcarinaOfTime (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Jun 2020 – Faizal Kottikollon (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Timtrent (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Jan 2020 – Merry Jane (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Robert McClenon (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Nov 2019 – List of The Nature of Things episodes (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Dmehus (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Dec 2017 – Tom Coyne (music engineer) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by DJFoxyFusion (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Mar 2017 – Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by ClueBot NG (t · c); see discussion
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