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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. ~~~~
Advertisement and reviewer recruiting
Put this template on your user page and talk page to help promote this WikiProject!
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You can also use one of the following userboxes.
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Drop this on a prospective reviewer's user talk page to help recruit new reviewers.
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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 2700 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 ~~~~}} |
Article Alerts
This page shows current alerts for articles within the scope of WikiProject Articles for creation, courtesy of the AAlertBot.
Did you know
- 28 Jun 2022 – 2020 dengue outbreak in Singapore (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by 2406:3003:2077:1E60:C998:20C6:8CCF:5730 (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Jun 2022 – The Polymath (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by MartinPoulter (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jun 2022 – Rubicon (protein) (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Prodigiousfool (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Jun 2022 – Black Krrsantan (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Kaleeb18 (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Jun 2022 – Murder of Joanne Witt (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Just Another Cringy Username (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jun 2022 – PJ and Thomas (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Daniel Case (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Mar 2022 – Pytest (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Thomas Meng (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 03 Jul 2022 – Midwestern U.S. floods and tornado outbreak of June 2021 (talk · · hist) was AfDed by WikiVirusC (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 03 Jul 2022 – Elijah Green (talk · · hist) was AfDed by GeoffreyT2000 (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 03 Jul 2022 – List of Australian musicians (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Graham87 (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 02 Jul 2022 – Samthong College (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Rosguill (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 02 Jul 2022 – The Chenab Times (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Maihuwikieditor (t · c); see discussion (7 participants)
- 02 Jul 2022 – Battle of Kalnabu (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Pikavoom (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 02 Jul 2022 – Uri de Beer (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Fastily (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 30 Jun 2022 – Heinrich Schoeneich (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Ploni (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- 30 Jun 2022 – Ping An Good Doctor (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Bash7oven (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 30 Jun 2022 – Aptean (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Bash7oven (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- (35 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 03 Jul 2022 – Washington University of Barbados (talk · · hist) was PRODed by Wozal (t · c): concern
- 30 Jun 2022 – Mounir Moufarrige (talk · · hist) was PRODed by Ploni (t · c): concern
- 28 Jun 2022 – Cue Ball Capital (talk · · hist) was PRODed by True Pagan Warrior (t · c): concern
- 27 Jun 2022 – Viih Tube (talk · · hist) PRODed by Rui Gabriel Correia (t · c) was deproded by Pburka (t · c) on 29 Jun 2022
Templates for discussion
- 25 Jun 2022 – Template:Footer USA Track & Field Legend Coach Award (talk · · hist) was TfDed by The Banner (t · c); see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 03 Jul 2022 – Fuck Joe Biden (talk · · hist) →Let's Go Brandon was RfDed by Ilovemydoodle (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Jul 2022 – Owlsley (talk · · hist) →Florida Atlantic Owls#Traditions was RfDed by NotReallySoroka (t · c); see discussion
Files for discussion
- 03 Jul 2022 – File:Railway Tie Association Logo.jpg (talk · · hist) (on Railway Tie Association) was FfDed by Ixfd64 (t · c); see discussion
Featured article candidates
- 29 May 2022 – William Utermohlen (talk · · hist) was FA nominated by Realmaxxver (t · c); see discussion
A-Class review
- undated – Tropical Storm Hernan (2020) (talk · · hist) was put up for A-Class review
- undated – Operation Bajrang (talk · · hist) was put up for A-Class review
Good article nominees
- 25 Jun 2022 – Red Jordan Arobateau (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by The Most Comfortable Chair (t · c); start
- 18 Jun 2022 – CIA activities in Japan (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Yokohama1989 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Jun 2022 – Patsy Torres (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by AJona1992 (t · c); start
- 03 Jun 2022 – Paramylodon (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Patachonica (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Apr 2022 – Carrie Goldberg (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Bilorv (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Jan 2022 – Kang Daniel (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by HrToss (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Jun 2022 – Young (Tulisa song) (talk · · hist) GA nominated by Sebbirrrr (t · c) was promoted by MarioSoulTruthFan (t · c), see discussion
Requests for comments
- 06 Jun 2022 – Camille Vasquez (talk · · hist) has an RfC by Robert McClenon (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Jun 2022 – Turning Point USA (talk · · hist) RfC by MaximusEditor (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Peer reviews
- 22 Jun 2022 – List of international cricket five-wicket hauls by Trent Boult (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by Alphacx1 (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Jun 2022 – Bayraktar (song) (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by Styyx (t · c); see discussion
- 31 May 2022 – Tiger Fire (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by JoleBruh (t · c); see discussion
- 13 May 2022 – Glen Rock (boulder) (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by Mhawk10 (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Apr 2022 – Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by Captain Galaxy (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Mar 2022 – Hugo Krabbe (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by Gitz6666 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Aug 2021 – Billy (Black Christmas) (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by Paleface Jack (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 02 Jul 2022 – U.S. Route 64 in Arizona and New Mexico (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to U.S. Route 64 in New Mexico by 47.23.40.14 (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Jul 2022 – History of the Jews in Kingston upon Hull (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to History of Jews in Kingston upon Hull by JML1148 (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jul 2022 – Russian locomotive class P36 (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Soviet locomotive class P36 by Tevildo (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jul 2022 – Reference intake (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Reference Intake by Whizz40 (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Jun 2022 – Jesse J. Holland (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Jesse Holland by QueenofBithynia (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jun 2022 – Socialbakers (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Emplifi by JordanJulian19 (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Jun 2022 – Graphite-like ZnO nanostructures (talk · · hist) move request to Graphite-like zinc oxide nanostructure by LaundryPizza03 (t · c) was moved to Graphite-like zinc oxide nanostructure (talk · · hist) by Adumbrativus (t · c) on 30 Jun 2022; see discussion
- 22 Jun 2022 – Moana (character) (talk · · hist) move request to Moana (Disney character) by Shwcz (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 03 Jul 2022 – List of governors of New York by time in office (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to List of governors of New York by MPGuy2824 (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Jun 2022 – The Sandbox (blockchain platform) (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to The Sandbox (2012 video game) by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Jun 2022 – Ultra high-net-worth individual (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Net worth by David Fuchs (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Jun 2022 – Umar Dikko Radda (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Dikko Umaru Radda by Reading Beans (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Jun 2022 – Scythe: Digital Edition (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Scythe (board game) by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Jun 2022 – Free game engine (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Game engine by Ferret (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Jun 2022 – Proline-rich protein 29 (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to PRR29 by Premeditated Chaos (t · c); see discussion
- 31 May 2022 – Sundaravalli (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Valli by Redtigerxyz (t · c); see discussion
- 27 May 2022 – Sign war (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Lawn sign by Thenightaway (t · c); see discussion
- 26 May 2022 – Electrochemical promotion of catalysis (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Non-faradaic electrochemical modification of catalytic activity by Herravondure (t · c); see discussion
- (42 more...)
Articles to be split
- 27 Apr 2022 – Radiogenomics (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Charles Matthews (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Apr 2022 – Soul food health trends (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by BurqueMesa (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Nov 2021 – Physical media (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by AnAbandonedMall (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Sep 2021 – Frantone Electronics (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Lucaswilkins (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Jun 2021 – List of American saints and beatified people (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by TheBlinkster (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Jul 2020 – Hearst Media Production Group (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by OcarinaOfTime (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Jun 2020 – Faizal Kottikollon (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Timtrent (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Nov 2019 – List of The Nature of Things episodes (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Dmehus (t · c); see discussion
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