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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 2200 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
- 12 Aug 2022 – The Corner That Held Them (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by SL93 (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Aug 2022 – Poverty in ancient Rome (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Graearms (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Aug 2022 – World Heavyweight Championship (Los Angeles version) (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Evrik (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Aug 2022 – Scilly Boys (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by HenryTemplo (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Aug 2022 – Rana X. Adhikari (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Michael D. Turnbull (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Aug 2022 – Megan Cornish (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Evrik (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jun 2022 – Rubicon (protein) (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Prodigiousfool (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 12 Aug 2022 – Fitzgerald Bramble (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Sportsfan 1234 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 12 Aug 2022 – Ari Rastegar (talk · · hist) was AfDed by FeralOink (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 11 Aug 2022 – Brendon Coventry (talk · · hist) was AfDed by LotFourteen (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 11 Aug 2022 – Bobby Witt (disambiguation) (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Buidhe (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 10 Aug 2022 – Ford Thames (car) (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Handmeanotherbagofthemchips (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 10 Aug 2022 – Trifon (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Loew Galitz (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 10 Aug 2022 – Miss Teen Africa (talk · · hist) was AfDed by DownAndUp (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 09 Aug 2022 – Abrar Mir (talk · · hist) was AfDed by JPxG (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 09 Aug 2022 – Muaz Kalaycı (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Jimfbleak (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 08 Aug 2022 – Morgan Williams (rugby union, born 1995) (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Sportsfan 1234 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- (16 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 10 Aug 2022 – Elliot Padfield (talk · · hist) was PRODed by LaundryPizza03 (t · c): Fails WP:GNG; most citations are irrelevant.
- 10 Aug 2022 – Bobby Witt (disambiguation) (talk · · hist) PRODed by Buidhe (t · c) was deproded by Buidhe (t · c) on 11 Aug 2022
- 07 Aug 2022 – Ford Thames (car) (talk · · hist) PRODed by Handmeanotherbagofthemchips (t · c) was deproded by Northamerica1000 (t · c) on 09 Aug 2022
Redirects for discussion
- 13 Aug 2022 – Popbob (talk · · hist) →2b2t was RfDed by Rosguill (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Aug 2022 – ITristan (talk · · hist) →2b2t was RfDed by Rosguill (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Aug 2022 – Pyrobyte (talk · · hist) →2b2t was RfDed by Rosguill (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Aug 2022 – Leijurv (talk · · hist) →2b2t was RfDed by Rosguill (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Aug 2022 – Johnny Ware (talk · · hist) →John Ware (cowboy) was RfDed by Qwerfjkl (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Aug 2022 – Michael D. Williams (talk · · hist) →Michael G. Williams was RfDed by MB (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Aug 2022 – Interstate Twenty-one (talk · · hist) →List of future Interstate Highways was RfDed by Tavix (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Aug 2022 – Γουόντερ Γούμαν (talk · · hist) →Wonder Woman RfDed by TartarTorte (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Files for discussion
- 11 Aug 2022 – File:Otis R. Marston by Jorgen Visbak.jpg (talk · · hist) (on Otis R. Marston) was FfDed by Susmuffin (t · c); see discussion
Featured article candidates
- 28 Jul 2022 – Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash (talk · · hist) was FA nominated by Captain Galaxy (t · c); see discussion
A-Class review
- undated – Tropical Storm Hernan (2020) (talk · · hist) was put up for A-Class review
Good article nominees
- 10 Aug 2022 – American Song Contest (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Grk1011 (t · c); start
- 05 Aug 2022 – Om Namo Narayanaya (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Chronikhiles (t · c); start
- 31 Jul 2022 – Sesame allergy (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by David notMD (t · c); start
- 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); see discussion
- (1 more...)
Peer reviews
- 11 Aug 2022 – Dominic Keegan (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by NotReallySoroka (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Jul 2022 – Wood-pasture hypothesis (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by AndersenAnders (t · c); see discussion
- 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
- 12 Aug 2022 – RuPaul's Drag Race discography (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Drag Race (franchise) discography by Another Believer (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Jul 2022 – Criminal charges in the 2021 United States Capitol attack (talk · · hist) move request to Criminal charges in the January 6 United States Capitol attack by InvadingInvader (t · c) was moved to Criminal proceedings in the January 6 United States Capitol attack (talk · · hist) by Dekimasu (t · c) on 12 Aug 2022; see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 23 Jul 2022 – Sphenostethus taslei (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Sphenostethus by Plantdrew (t · c); see discussion
- 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
- 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
- (40 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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