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WikiProject Articles for creation
Welcome 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 Autoconfirmed and confirmed user levels are allowed to create mainspace articles directly, 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 3100 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
- 05 May 2022 – Dorothy Van Engle (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Silver seren (t · c); see discussion
- 02 May 2022 – Anne Gunn (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Bonadea (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Apr 2022 – Friedrich Oberschelp (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Gerda Arendt (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Apr 2022 – Mayoralty of Fiorello La Guardia (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Jon698 (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Apr 2022 – XO, Kitty (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Pamzeis (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Mar 2022 – Avtar Singh Jouhl (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Zeromonk (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Mar 2022 – Pytest (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Thomas Meng (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Mar 2022 – Dave Thomas (politician) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Kafoxe (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Jan 2022 – Beatriz Rico (neuroscientist) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by MrMeAndMrMe (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 17 May 2022 – Ajinkya Bhasme (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Hatchens (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 17 May 2022 – Steve Salis (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Valereee (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 17 May 2022 – List of wars in fiction (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion (8 participants)
- 17 May 2022 – Dooh Moukoko (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Ficaia (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 16 May 2022 – Dayouth (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Iskandar323 (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- 12 May 2022 – Geomedical engineering (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Fgnievinski (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 12 May 2022 – Ahmed Farid (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Ploni (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 12 May 2022 – Cheshire East Council bullying and misconduct allegations (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Ovinus (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 11 May 2022 – Joom (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Me4ysŁaw (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 11 May 2022 – Comparison of enterprise search software (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Lettherebedarklight (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- (16 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 15 May 2022 – Ichrak Chaib (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Sportsfan 1234 (t · c): concern
- 14 May 2022 – Digital Copyright Act (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by LaundryPizza03 (t · c): concern
- 12 May 2022 – Jonny Xacto (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Rorshacma (t · c): concern
- 16 May 2022 – Sean Bush (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by TenPoundHammer (t · c) was deproded by Espresso Addict (t · c) on 17 May 2022
- 11 May 2022 – Martin Hill (camera collector) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Ploni (t · c) and endorsed by TenPoundHammer (t · c) on 12 May 2022 was deproded by DGG (t · c) on 12 May 2022
- 11 May 2022 – Ahmed Farid (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Ploni (t · c) was deproded by Espresso Addict (t · c) on 12 May 2022
- 05 May 2022 – Uday K. Mehta (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Hemantha (t · c) was deleted
- 04 May 2022 – Elizabeth Mestnik (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Ploni (t · c) was deleted
- 04 May 2022 – DeafVideo.tv (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by TenPoundHammer (t · c) was deleted
Categories for discussion
- 13 Mar 2022 – Category:Participants in Irish reality television series (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Fayenatic london (t · c); see discussion
Templates for discussion
- 04 May 2022 – Template:Mandaibazar (Vidhan Sabha constituency) (talk · edit · hist) TfDed by MPGuy2824 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 16 May 2022 – Park Jimin (musician)/junk (talk · edit · hist) →Jimin was RfDed by GeoffreyT2000 (t · c); see discussion
Miscellany for deletion
- undated – Soling World Championship results (1990–1994) (talk · edit · hist) MfDed was closed; see discussion
Featured article candidates
- 16 Apr 2022 – Danzig Street shooting (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Reidgreg (t · c); see discussion
A-Class review
- undated – Tropical Storm Hernan (2020) (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review
Good article nominees
- 06 Apr 2022 – Carrie Goldberg (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Bilorv (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Apr 2022 – Pytest (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Thomas Meng (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Feb 2022 – Vito Trause (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Mhawk10 (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Feb 2022 – Dina Belenkaya (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sportsfan77777 (t · c); start discussion
- 03 Jan 2022 – Kang Daniel (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by HrToss (t · c); start discussion
- 29 Dec 2021 – Grand Bargain (humanitarian reform) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by CT55555 (t · c); start discussion
- 27 Dec 2021 – Uranium mining in the Bancroft area (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by CT55555 (t · c); see discussion
- 09 May 2022 – Glen Rock (boulder) (talk · edit · hist) GA nominated by Mhawk10 (t · c) was promoted by Mujinga (t · c), see discussion
Requests for comments
- 24 Apr 2022 – Gabriel Boric (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Dentren (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 13 May 2022 – Glen Rock (boulder) (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Mhawk10 (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Apr 2022 – Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Captain Galaxy (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Mar 2022 – Bazinga (song) (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Sarasalant (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Mar 2022 – Hugo Krabbe (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Gitz6666 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Aug 2021 – Billy (Black Christmas) (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Paleface Jack (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 16 May 2022 – Albert Dent (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Albert Dent by MrKeefeJohn (t · c); see discussion
- 15 May 2022 – Six-week abortion ban (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Early pregnancy abortion bans by QueenofBithynia (t · c); see discussion
- 14 May 2022 – Kim Chae-won (singer, born 2000) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Kim Chae-won by Btspurplegalaxy (t · c); see discussion
- 12 May 2022 – Mark Tildesley (production designer) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Mark Tildesley by Roman Spinner (t · c); see discussion
- 05 May 2022 – ISO/IEC base media file format (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to ISO base media file format by Mulligatawny (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Mar 2022 – Pigeon Island (New Zealand) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Pigeon Island / Wāwāhi Waka by Turnagra (t · c); see discussion
- undated – Template:Sister Act (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved
- 08 May 2022 – Jimin (singer, born 1995) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Jimin by 52-whalien (t · c) was moved to Jimin (talk · edit · hist); see discussion
- 07 May 2022 – Thirupathi (2006 Kannada film) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Tirupathi (2006 Kannada film) by DareshMohan (t · c) was closed to Tirupathi (2006 Kannada film) (talk · edit · hist) by Dekimasu (t · c) on 16 May 2022; see discussion
- 15 Apr 2022 – The party that protects those who do not pay the NHK license fee (talk · edit · hist) move request to Anti-NHK Party by C933103 (t · c) was moved to NHK Party (talk · edit · hist) by Number 57 (t · c) on 14 May 2022; see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 28 Apr 2022 – Munz’s Onion (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Allium munzii by Timtrent (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Apr 2022 – Lott (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Lott (disambiguation) by Siliconred (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Apr 2022 – Daejeon massacre (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Bodo League massacre by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Apr 2022 – Open mouth operations (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Forward guidance by Kwj2772 (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Apr 2022 – Multiple equilibria in the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Atlantic meridional overturning circulation by Chidgk1 (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Apr 2022 – Heath McIvor (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Randy Feltface by QuietHere (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Mar 2022 – Gallery Car (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Pullman Gallery Car by CapitalSasha (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Mar 2022 – ReFrame (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to The ReFrame Stamp by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Mar 2022 – Phoratoxin (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Viscotoxins by Artoria2e5 (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Mar 2022 – Polynomials calculating sums of powers of arithmetic progressions (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Faulhaber's formula by JayBeeEll (t · c); see discussion
- (35 more...)
Articles to be split
- 27 Apr 2022 – Radiogenomics (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Charles Matthews (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Apr 2022 – Soul food health trends (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by BurqueMesa (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Nov 2021 – Physical media (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by AnAbandonedMall (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Sep 2021 – Frantone Electronics (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Lucaswilkins (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Jun 2021 – List of American saints and beatified people (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by TheBlinkster (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Jul 2020 – Hearst Media Production Group (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
- 21 Nov 2019 – List of The Nature of Things episodes (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Dmehus (t · c); see discussion
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