Contents
- 1 Inspirational Quotes
- 2 Helpful Wiki Resources
- 3 About Me
- 4 Introduction
- 5 Interests
- 6 Wiki Outlook and Experiences
- 7 Article Creations in 2014
- 8 Article Upgrades in 2014
- 9 Article Contributions in 2014
- 10 Attempted Article Contributions in 2014
- 11 Photograph Contributions to WikiCommons in 2014
- 12 Article Creations in 2013
- 13 Article Upgrades in 2013
- 14 Selected Article Linkages in 2013
- 15 Category Creations in 2013
- 16 Article Contributions in 2013
- 17 Attempted Article Contributions in 2013
- 18 December 2013 Work on Crime-Related Articles
- 19 Photograph Contributions to WikiCommons in 2013
- 20 Awards
- 21 A kitten for you!
- 22 Avoided Articles
Inspirational Quotes
- "You must be the change you want to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi
- "Before you speak, it is necessary for you to listen, for God speaks in the silence of the heart." - Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
- "Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin." - Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
- "Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." - Blessed Pope John Paul II
- "The worst prison would be a closed heart." - Blessed Pope John Paul II
- "A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just." - Pope Francis
Helpful Wiki Resources
Resources
general criteria - Ratings information
WP:BIOG/A - Biography guidelines
WP:TMC - Article cleanup templates
WP:MOS - Manual of Style
MOS:TV - Manual of Style for Television
MOS:FILM - Manual of Style for Film
WP:HELPDESK - Help Desk
WP:AIV - Administrator intervention against vandalism
WP:SPI - Sockpuppet investigations
WP:FILM/R - Reliable sources for film
WP:HDT - Help desk templates
WP:ELNO - Links to be avoided
Policy/Guidelines
Wikipedia:Editing policy
WP:CIVIL - Civility guidelines
WP:NPOV - Neutral point of view
WP:NOT - What Wikipedia is not
WP:OVERLINK - Wikilinks and overlinking
WP:PEACOCK - Peacock words and phrases
WP:INFOBOXFLAG - National flags in Infoboxes
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Introduction
Hi, and welcome to my User Page. I joined the efforts of Wikipedia on September 2, 2013, and am an experienced journalist, writer, and writing teacher. The first thing that I did upon joining Wikipedia was to create an article. My first article creation, Gernatt Family of Companies, now a C-class article, was published on October 29, 2013. It was a major project for me, and I am glad to achieve it. There were three editors who provided me with suggestions, assistance, expertise, and professionalism, especially User:Gtwfan52, which I very much appreciate. Their assistance made my experience more enjoyable, interesting, and easier - thank you! This experience was a model of cooperation.
I would also like to share that my participation and contributions to Wikipedia are completely voluntary. I have not received any compensation for my efforts, in the true spirit of a voluntary position in a non-profit organization.
Interests
My particular interests are in editing and adding reliable, correctly-sourced references to articles. It takes time to edit, revise, and polish articles so that they are easier to read and are suitable encyclopedia articles. References are also very important to articles so that they are sufficiently-supported. It also takes time to locate and add references to articles, and to give them a proper and professional appearance. Also, if I have my own pictures that I can contribute to articles, I include them in order to provide further enhancement. It is enjoyable for me to take the time to make improvements to articles in these ways.
Projects
You may have noticed that I am not a member of any official Wikipedia projects. This is because I like to locate and complete my own work that is interesting for me, and which contributes to further enhancing Wikipedia.
Wiki Outlook and Experiences
I've had some really great experiences in creating articles, as well as making contributions and doing edits to many other articles. I appreciate the guidance that I've received from User:John from Idegon, as he has given me instruction and suggestions, and allowed me to learn as independently as possible. And, to all who have contributed guidance and suggestions, I appreciate it because I have learned alot, and am now much more familiar with the process here on Wikipedia. While I am not new to writing, editing, journalism, or the teaching of writing, I have learned that one must approach article creation, in particular, with an open mind. So, once again, thank you for all of the support that I've received so far toward building and expanding articles and information on Wikipedia.
Article Creations in 2014
- Children's Depression Inventory - Class C article; created February 19, 2014.
- Congressional Hearing Health Caucus - Start Class article; created January 19, 2014.
- Daniel and Flavia Gernatt Family Foundation - Start Class article; created February 26, 2014.
- F.C. Richardson - Start Class article; created January 23, 2014.
- St. Joseph Parish, Gowanda, New York - Class C article; created March 1, 2014.
- United States House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families - Start Class article; created January 19, 2014.
Article Upgrades in 2014
- Aaron T. Beck: From Start to Class C, February 22, 2014.
- Victor E. Bull: From Stub to Start Class, March 13, 2014.
- Buffalo Bulls: From Stub to Start Class, March 10, 2014.
- Collins Correctional Facility: From Stub to Start Class, March 18, 2014.
- Daniel and Flavia Gernatt Family Foundation: From Start to Class C, March 17, 2014.
- Ellicott Creek Bike Path: From Stub to Start Class, January 5, 2014.
- Gowanda Correctional Facility: From Stub to Start Class, March 18, 2014.
- Edward D. Head: From Stub to Start Class, January 4, 2014.
- Brian Higgins: From Start to Class C, March 25, 2014.
- Muriel A. Howard: From Start Class to Class C, January 5, 2014.
- Sam Hoyt: From Start Class to Class C, January 5, 2014.
- Jack Quinn (politician): From Stub to Start Class, January 5, 2014.
- Jack Quinn (politician): From Start Class to Class C, January 11, 2014.
- Jack Quinn III: From Stub to Start Class, January 8, 2014.
- David Talley: From Stub to Start Class, January 11, 2014.
- The American Ireland Fund: From Stub to Start Class, January 5, 2014.
- Satish K. Tripathi: From Stub to Start Class, January 28, 2014.
- Satish K. Tripathi: Partial Upgrades, including Start & C Classes, March 25, 2014.
- Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity: From Stub to Start Class, March 10, 2014.
- Stella Niagara Education Park: From Stub to Start Class, March 10, 2014.
- Thunder of the East Marching Band: Trying to bring article to true C Class, as is currently rated, March 12, 2014.
- James T. Walsh: From Start Class to Class C, January 19, 2014.
Article Contributions in 2014
January 2014
- Dermot Ahern
- American Association of State Colleges and Universities: Substantial work.
- AMVETS
- Barbara Boxer
- Canisius College
- Mike Cole
- Collins, New York
- Congressional Hearing Health Caucus: Created article.
- Constitutional amendment
- Mario Cuomo
- Ellicott Creek Bike Path
- Gernatt Family of Companies
- Gowanda, New York
- Wilton Daniel Gregory
- Bill Greiner
- Edward D. Head: Significant work; upgraded article.
- Brian Higgins
- Hilbert College
- Muriel A. Howard
- Sam Hoyt
- Nancy Johnson: Expanded on and added to references.
- Edward Kmiec
- Tom Latham
- Henry J. Mansell
- Carolyn McCarthy
- Pat McGee Trail: Added rating categories.
- Matthew F. McHugh
- George Miller (California politician)
- Bruce Morrison
- New York Attorney General elections
- Jerry M. Patterson
- Prague
- Jack Quinn (politician): Significant work; upgraded article.
- Jack Quinn III: Significant work; upgraded article.
- F.C. Richardson: created article.
- Richardson Olmsted Complex
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta: Significant work.
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo: Significant work.
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah: Substantial work.
- Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology
- Patricia Schroeder
- Mark Souder
- Springville, New York
- St. Bonaventure University
- David Talley: Significant work; upgraded article.
- The American Ireland Fund: Significant work; upgraded article.
- The Ireland Funds
- Satish K. Tripathi
- United States House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families: Created article.
- University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
- Dennis Vacco
- James T. Walsh: Significant work; upgraded article.
- William F. Walsh
- Alan Wheat
- White House Council on Women and Girls
- Luis Rafael Zarama
- Jason Zimbler
February 2014
- American Association of State Colleges and Universities: Substantial work.
- Aaron T. Beck: Substantial work.
- Judith S. Beck
- Beck Depression Inventory
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Buffalo State College
- Children's Depression Inventory: Created article; significant work.
- Collins, New York
- Congressional Hearing Health Caucus
- Andrew Cuomo
- Chris Cuomo: Substantial work.
- Mario Cuomo
- Daniel and Flavia Gernatt Family Foundation: Created article; significant work.
- Depression in childhood and adolescence
- Depression (mood)
- Desegregation
- Family resilience
- Gernatt Family of Companies: Substantial work.
- Joseph Giglio
- Gowanda, New York
- Bill Greiner
- Brian Higgins
- Muriel A. Howard: Significant work.
- Sam Hoyt
- D. Bruce Johnstone
- List of charitable foundations
- Anthony Masiello
- Liam Neeson
- Psychological resilience
- Psychology
- Jack Quinn (politician)
- F.C. Richardson: Substantial work.
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo
- Chuck Schumer
- Mikaela Shiffrin: Significant work.
- Nina Turner
- Underground Railroad
- United Refining Company
- James T. Walsh
- Catharine Young: Substantial work.
March 2014
- Boeing P-8 Poseidon
- Buffalo Bulls: Substantial contributions.
- Buffalo Bulls football
- Buffalo Bulls men's basketball
- Buffalo Sabres
- Buffalo State College
- Victor E. Bull
- Children's Depression Inventory
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Collins Correctional Facility
- Collins, New York
- Congressional Hearing Health Caucus
- Dairy cattle
- Daniel and Flavia Gernatt Family Foundation
- East Otto, New York
- Gernatt Family of Companies
- Joseph Giglio
- Gowanda Correctional Facility
- Gowanda, New York
- Bill Greiner: Substantial contributions.
- Brian Higgins: Significant work.
- Muriel A. Howard
- Sam Hoyt
- Jagiellonian University
- Lemon shark
- List of New York state prisons
- Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules
- Bernard Joseph McLaughlin
- Persia, New York
- Polish American
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo
- St. Joseph Parish, Gowanda, New York: Created article; significant work.
- Saint Francis High School (Athol Springs, New York)
- Saint Patrick's Day in the United States: Substantial contributions.
- Altemio Sanchez
- Shamrock
- Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity: Significant work.
- Stella Niagara Education Park: Significant work.
- Thunder of the East Marching Band: Significant work.
- Satish K. Tripathi
- University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
- University at Buffalo Stadium
- USS Alabama (BB-60)
- Villa Maria College
- Villa Maria Motherhouse Complex
- For Saint Patrick's Day in the United States, I added the subsections on Atlanta, Boston, and Philadelphia; added information to the Savannah subsection; and added, corrected, and/or expanded some references.
April 2014
- Buffalo, New York
- Cattaraugus Creek
- Cattaraugus Reservation
- Collins, New York
- Peter Cooper
- Gernatt Family of Companies
- Gowanda, New York
- Brian Higgins
- Holland Land Company
- Robert Morris
- North Collins, New York
- St. Joseph Parish, Gowanda, New York
- Suicide of Amanda Todd
- Dennis Vacco
- Wilhelm Willink
- Zoar, New York
Attempted Article Contributions in 2014
Contributions that were Reverted by Other Editors
- Dermot Ahern: Minor change.
- Mario Cuomo
- Depression (mood): Minor change.
- Muriel A. Howard: Minor change.
- Liam Neeson: Minor change.
- Prague: Minor change.
- Saint Francis High School (Athol Springs, New York)
- University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
- Other University at Buffalo-related articles: Minor changes.
- USS Alabama (BB-60): Minor changes.
- James T. Walsh
Photograph Contributions to WikiCommons in 2014
- 44 Pictures (2 removed due to quality)
- 2 by other photographers with appropriate attribution license
- (1 picture by another photographer removed due to incorrect attribution license)
Article Creations in 2013
- Ellicott Creek Bike Path - Stub Article, Created December 23, 2013
- Gernatt Family of Companies - Class C Article, Created October 29, 2013
- Bill Greiner - Class C Article, Created December 9, 2013
- Pat McGee Trail - Stub Article, Created November 13, 2013
Article Upgrades in 2013
- Mario Cuomo - from Start Class to Class C Article in 2 Categories, December 26, 2013
- Bill Greiner - from Start Class to Class C Article in 2 Categories, December 21, 2013
- Muriel A. Howard - from Stub to Start Class, December 16, 2013
- Sam Hoyt - from Stub to Start Class, December 16, 2013
- Pat McGee Trail - from Stub to Start Class, December 29, 2013 (per review)
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo - from Stub to Start Class, December 13, 2013
- Altemio Sanchez - from Stub to Start Class, December 23, 2013
Selected Article Linkages in 2013
- Ellicott Creek Bike Path: Linked to Altemio Sanchez; University at Buffalo; and others;
- Gernatt Family of Companies: Linked to 17 Wikipedia articles;
- Gowanda, New York: Linked to John Candy and Steve Martin;
- Bill Greiner: Linked to University at Buffalo; University at Buffalo Law School; University of Washington; Yale University; Wesleyan University; Harvard University; Steven Sample; John B. Simpson; and others;
- Muriel A. Howard: Added many linkages;
- Sam Hoyt: Added many linkages;
- Saint Francis High School (Athol Springs, New York): Linked to many American sports teams, including the National Football League; National Hockey League; Arena Football League; and Minor League Baseball;
Category Creations in 2013
- Category: Villages in Cattaraugus County (New York)
Article Contributions in 2013
October 2013
- Gernatt Family of Companies: Significant work created and contributed.
- State University of New York at Fredonia
November 2013
- Cattaraugus County, New York
- Chautauqua County, New York
- Collins, New York
- Concord, New York
- Peter Cooper
- Dayton, New York
- Environmental Technology
- Erie County, New York
- Franklinville (town), New York
- Gernatt Family of Companies
- Joseph Giglio
- Gowanda, New York: Significant work.
- hamlet (place)
- New York: Added information to "Economy" section.
- New York State Attorney General
- Pat McGee Trail: Significant work.
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo: Significant work.
- Saint Francis High School (Athol Springs, New York)
- South Dayton, New York
- Springville, New York
- State University of New York at Fredonia
- Underground Railroad
- Work accident
- Dennis Vacco
- Zoar, New York: Significant work.
December 2013
- Amherst, New York
- Black Madonna of Częstochowa
- Buffalo Psychiatric Center - Administration Building
- Buffalo State College
- Mario Cuomo: Completed extensive and significant work throughout; upgraded article.
- Erie County, New York
- Clifford C. Furnas
- Ellicott Creek
- Ellicott Creek Bike Path: Significant work created and contributed.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Gernatt Family of Companies
- Joel Giambra: Substantial contributions.
- Kirsten Gillibrand: Expanded a few references.
- Józef Glemp
- Dennis Gorski
- Gowanda, New York: Added several references.
- Bill Greiner: Significant amount of work created and contributed; upgraded article.
- Hamburg, New York
- Brian Higgins
- Muriel A. Howard: Significant amount of work contributed; upgraded article.
- Sam Hoyt: Significant amount of work contributed; removed unsourced libelous material; upgraded article.
- Jasna Góra Monastery: Added photo and etiquette section.
- D. Bruce Johnstone: Significant work and contributions.
- Robert L. Ketter
- Józef Kowalczyk
- Martin Meyerson
- Orzechowo, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship (in Poland)
- Our Lady of Częstochowa Church, Orzechowo (in Poland): Significantly improved article.
- St. Patrick's Cathedral (Manhattan)
- Richardson Olmsted Complex
- Saint Francis High School (Athol Springs, New York): Significant amount of work on alumni section.
- Steven Sample
- Altemio Sanchez: Significant work contributed; upgraded article.
- Patricia Schroeder
- John B. Simpson
- Satish K. Tripathi
- Jack Quinn (politician): Significant amount of work contributed.
- Jack Quinn III: Significant amount of work contributed.
- List of University of Washington people
- List of Wesleyan University people
- List of Yale Law School alumni
- University at Buffalo Law School
- University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
- Dennis Vacco: Significant amount of work contributed.
- Nancy L. Zimpher
Attempted Article Contributions in 2013
Contributions that were Reverted by Other Editors
December 2013 Work on Crime-Related Articles
- Ellicott Creek Bike Path: Significant work created and contributed.
- Garrote
- Ligature strangulation
- Altemio Sanchez: Significant work contributed; updated and upgraded article.
- Strangling
Photograph Contributions to WikiCommons in 2013
- 26 Pictures
Awards
The Special Barnstar | |
It is a pleasure to work with a new editor that accepts criticism for what it is; an effort to improve, rather than demean. You did a great job and deserve praise! Gtwfan52 (talk) 21:49, 29 October 2013 (UTC) |
The Excellent New Editor's Barnstar A new editor on the right path |
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On behalf or The Editor's Retention Project, I want to thank you for joining the community of Wikipedia Editors! You are a valued addition and any member of the project will be more than willing to lend you a helping hand whenever you need it. Gtwfan52 (talk) 03:33, 30 October 2013 (UTC) |
A kitten for you!
Thanks for your help with the Margaret Cuomo references. I'm very new at Wiki editing-I don't even know how to send you a notification, so I am using the WikiLove button. I hope you like kittens. mdyson 05:56, 30 January 2014 (UTC)
Avoided Articles
Questionable editorial practices in association with the following articles have caused me to avoid further editing of them:
- Saint Francis High School (Athol Springs, New York), as of March 2014.
- State University of New York at Fredonia, as of November 2013.
- University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, as of March 2014.