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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 ‹See TfM›#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 2500 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
- 21 Jul 2022 – Fateh Muhammad Panipati (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by TheAafi (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Jul 2022 – Blåhaj (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Joyce-stick (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Jul 2022 – Gyarah Murti (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Ashwin147 (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Jul 2022 – Michael Phillips (historian) (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by BuySomeApples (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Jul 2022 – Jinx (Crumb album) (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by BuySomeApples (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Jul 2022 – Turkish Airlines fleet (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Styyx (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Jul 2022 – Suleman Raza (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Hamza Ali Shah (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Jul 2022 – Jack Ferver (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Bobamnertiopsis (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jun 2022 – Rubicon (protein) (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Prodigiousfool (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jun 2022 – PJ and Thomas (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Daniel Case (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 22 Jul 2022 – Will Wallner (talk · · hist) was AfDed by FMSky (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- 21 Jul 2022 – Lance Fresh (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Edwardx (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 21 Jul 2022 – Morey Schwartz (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Scope creep (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 21 Jul 2022 – Rod Zullo (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Edwardx (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 21 Jul 2022 – Jordan Riley (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Toddst1 (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 20 Jul 2022 – Elise Reed (talk · · hist) was AfDed by RafaelHP (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 19 Jul 2022 – 1887 World Championship (football) (talk · · hist) was AfDed by In Vitrio (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)
- 19 Jul 2022 – Kunsthall Trondheim (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Timtrent (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 17 Jul 2022 – Monitory democracy (talk · · hist) was AfDed by MrsSnoozyTurtle (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- 16 Jul 2022 – Kiran Bala Bora (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Ploni (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
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Proposed deletions
- 22 Jul 2022 – Heather Marsh (talk · · hist) was PRODed by Softlemonades (t · c): concern
- 19 Jul 2022 – Genevieve Vaughan (talk · · hist) was PRODed by 2601:40A:8202:4B50:3461:FB44:3445:D81B (t · c): concern
- 17 Jul 2022 – Abdulla Bin Mohamed Bin Butti Al Hamed (talk · · hist) was PRODed by Dmartin969 (t · c): concern
- 16 Jul 2022 – Stephen John Estey (talk · · hist) was PRODed by Extraordinary Writ (t · c): concern
- 17 Jul 2022 – Kunsthall Trondheim (talk · · hist) PRODed by Timtrent (t · c) was deproded by Phil Bridger (t · c) on 18 Jul 2022
- 14 Jul 2022 – Mixed Doubles (comedy) (talk · · hist) PRODed by Ploni (t · c) was deleted
- 12 Jul 2022 – UK Power (talk · · hist) PRODed by Femke (t · c) was deleted
- 11 Jul 2022 – Gilroy Dispatch (talk · · hist) PRODed by 2601:642:4C0A:28CA:3479:3328:7D5C:4DA8 (t · c) was deproded by Kvng (t · c) on 16 Jul 2022
Redirects for discussion
- 20 Jul 2022 – Lotto Boyzz (talk · · hist) →M.O was RfDed by Muhandes (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Jul 2022 – Blake Slatkin (talk · · hist) →Stay (The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber song) was RfDed by Sock (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Jul 2022 – Robert Andrew Witt (talk · · hist) →Robert Witt was RfDed by NotReallySoroka (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
- 10 Jul 2022 – File:Imperial College London monotone logo.jpg (talk · · hist) FfDed by Minorax (t · c) was closed; see discussion
A-Class review
- undated – Tropical Storm Hernan (2020) (talk · · hist) was put up for A-Class review
Good article nominees
- 21 Jul 2022 – Villains (Emma Blackery album) (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Sebbirrrr (t · c); start
- 21 Jul 2022 – Jason Moore (Wikipedia editor) (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Czar (t · c); start
- 19 Jul 2022 – No Time to Die (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by PookiWooki (t · c); start
- 17 Jul 2022 – Bayraktar (song) (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Styyx (t · c); start
- 14 Jul 2022 – Hugo Krabbe (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Gitz6666 (t · c); start
- 25 Jun 2022 – Red Jordan Arobateau (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by The Most Comfortable Chair (t · c); start
- 06 Apr 2022 – Carrie Goldberg (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Bilorv (t · c); start
- 03 Jan 2022 – Kang Daniel (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by HrToss (t · c); 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
- 31 May 2022 – Tiger Fire (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by JoleBruh (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
- 21 Jul 2022 – SHINE Medical Technologies (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to SHINE Technologies by Awise1988 (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jul 2022 – Moniak (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Moniak (disambiguation) by NotReallyMoniak (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Jul 2022 – South Pole Group (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to South Pole (company) by Mberg18 (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Jul 2022 – Ad Parnassum (Klee) (talk · · hist) move request to Ad Parnassum by NotReallySoroka (t · c) was moved to Ad Parnassum (talk · · hist) by Mellohi! (t · c) on 16 Jul 2022; see discussion
- 08 Jul 2022 – Embassy of Switzerland in New Zealand (talk · · hist) move request to Embassy of Switzerland, Wellington by BoyHayHay (t · c) was moved to Embassy of Switzerland, Wellington (talk · · hist) by Mellohi! (t · c) on 15 Jul 2022; see discussion
- 21 Jun 2022 – Socialbakers (talk · · hist) move request to Emplifi by JordanJulian19 (t · c) was moved to Emplifi (talk · · hist) by Rotideypoc41352 (t · c) on 21 Jul 2022; see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 20 Jul 2022 – Nawabzada Shahabuddin Khan (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Jandol State by CollectiveSolidarity (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Jul 2022 – Timeline of Ahmadiyya history (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Ahmadiyya by Pepperbeast (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Jul 2022 – Encephalitis lethargica epidemic of 1918-1930 (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Encephalitis lethargica by Loew Galitz (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Jul 2022 – Rhizorhabdus wittichii (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Sphingomonas wittichii by William Avery (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Jul 2022 – Melk Protocol (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Temelín Nuclear Power Station by Tigraan (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
- 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
- (43 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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