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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
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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
- 31 Oct 2022 – Jason Moore (Wikipedia editor) (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Onegreatjoke (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Oct 2022 – Pollinator garden (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by ECAR314 (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Oct 2022 – Roko's basilisk (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Gobonobo (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Oct 2022 – Bohemian Embassy (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Bogger (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Oct 2022 – Tourism in ancient Rome (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Graearms (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Oct 2022 – Osha (A Song of Ice and Fire) (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Lord of Fantasy (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
Articles for deletion
- 31 Oct 2022 – 2012 Henryville tornado (talk · · hist) was AfDed by United States Man (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 31 Oct 2022 – OtakuKart (talk · · hist) was AfDed by TheAafi (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 28 Oct 2022 – Topher (rapper) (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Mooonswimmer (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 28 Oct 2022 – Divya Dwivedi (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Dhawangupta (t · c); see discussion (9 participants)
- 28 Oct 2022 – Comparison of enterprise search software (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Pppery (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 27 Oct 2022 – Antiochus Gelotopoios (talk · · hist) was AfDed by DanCherek (t · c); see discussion (11 participants)
- 27 Oct 2022 – Bates Cosse (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Curb Safe Charmer (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- 26 Oct 2022 – S. B. Raghunathacharya (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Rosguill (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)
- 25 Oct 2022 – Trioba 2+1 (talk · · hist) was AfDed by WaddlesJP13 (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 24 Oct 2022 – Johnny Angel Wendell (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Graham87 (t · c); see discussion (1 participant; relisted)
- (11 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 31 Oct 2022 – Tamerlaine Sanctuary and Preserve (talk · · hist) was PRODed by Grorp (t · c): concern
- 28 Oct 2022 – Comparison of MQTT implementations (talk · · hist) was PRODed by Pppery (t · c): concern
- 26 Oct 2022 – Agip, Port Harcourt (talk · · hist) was PRODed by GenQuest (t · c): concern
- 25 Oct 2022 – The Power Agent (talk · · hist) PRODed by Donaldd23 (t · c) and endorsed by Onel5969 (t · c) on 26 Oct 2022 was deproded by Filmforme (t · c) (author) on 28 Oct 2022
- 24 Oct 2022 – Megan Henderson (talk · · hist) PRODed by Sammi Brie (t · c) was deleted
- 21 Oct 2022 – Alliance for Animal Rights (talk · · hist) PRODed by Rorshacma (t · c) and endorsed by Guliolopez (t · c) on 22 Oct 2022 was deleted
Categories for discussion
- 28 Oct 2022 – Category:Golden ages (metaphor) (talk · · hist) was CfDed by 2001:16A2:EA0C:C701:FCC2:13D3:F1D7:88F6 (t · c); see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 31 Oct 2022 – The Invincibubble (talk · · hist) →The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water was RfDed by Pizzaplayer219 (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Oct 2022 – Mr. Superawesomeness (talk · · hist) →The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water was RfDed by Pizzaplayer219 (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Oct 2022 – Sour Note (talk · · hist) →The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water was RfDed by Pizzaplayer219 (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Oct 2022 – Sir Pinch-a-Lot (talk · · hist) →The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water was RfDed by Pizzaplayer219 (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Oct 2022 – The Rodent (SpongeBob) (talk · · hist) →The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water was RfDed by Pizzaplayer219 (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Oct 2022 – The Rodent (Spongebob) (talk · · hist) →The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water was RfDed by Pizzaplayer219 (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Oct 2022 – Planktopolis (talk · · hist) →The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie was RfDed by Pizzaplayer219 (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Oct 2022 – 1984 (Wonder Woman) (talk · · hist) →Wonder Woman 1984 was RfDed by InfiniteNexus (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Oct 2022 – R. H. Anderson (talk · · hist) →Robert Henry Anderson was RfDed by Hog Farm (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Oct 2022 – Triple Jeopardy! (talk · · hist) →Jeopardy!#Gameplay was RfDed by Tamzin (t · c); see discussion
- (5 more...)
Files for discussion
- 27 Oct 2022 – File:AnneBoonchuyBlueGemForm.webp (talk · · hist) (on 1, 2) was FfDed by Whpq (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Oct 2022 – File:Sbraghunathacharya.jpg (talk · · hist) (on S. B. Raghunathacharya) was FfDed by Timtrent (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Oct 2022 – File:Sanjay Hegde.jpeg (talk · · hist) (on Sanjay Hegde) was FfDed by Fastily (t · c); see discussion
A-Class review
- undated – Tropical Storm Hernan (2020) (talk · · hist) was put up for A-Class review
Good article nominees
- 24 Oct 2022 – Nintendo of America, Inc. vs. Blockbuster LLC. (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Jorahm (t · c); start
- 23 Oct 2022 – Club Penguin Rewritten (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Sparkl (t · c); start
- 08 Oct 2022 – Southworth Library (Dartmouth, Massachusetts) (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by AdmiralAckbar1977 (t · c); start
- 19 Sep 2022 – Jaimin Rajani (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Bubka 95 (t · c); start
- 10 Aug 2022 – American Song Contest (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Grk1011 (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); see discussion
- 03 Jan 2022 – Kang Daniel (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by HrToss (t · c); see discussion
Good article reassessments
- 20 Sep 2022 – 2b2t (talk · · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by GeoffreyT2000 (t · c); see discussion
Requests for comments
- 30 Oct 2022 – List of The Great British Bake Off finalists (series 1–7) (talk · · hist) has an RfC by George Ho (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 31 Oct 2022 – Bee Branch Creek (Iowa) (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by Mitch199811 (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Oct 2022 – Guns into Plowshares (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by Bdhamilton (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Oct 2022 – Paramylodon (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by Magnatyrannus (t · c); see discussion
- 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
Requested moves
- 31 Oct 2022 – Queer coding (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Queercoding by QueenofBithynia (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Oct 2022 – Tropical Storm Dawn (1998) (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Tropical Storm Dawn by Compasu (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Oct 2022 – Felipe Garcia (disambiguation) (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Felipe Garcia by GeoffreyT2000 (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Oct 2022 – Milo (musician) (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to R.A.P. Ferreira by ModernDayTrilobite (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Oct 2022 – Midnite (disambiguation) (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Midnite by Roman Spinner (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Oct 2022 – Soup Kitchen (La Soupe Populaire de Casablanca) (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to La Soupe Populaire de Casablanca by Curb Safe Charmer (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Oct 2022 – Mushin To Mo'Hits (talk · · hist) move request to Mushin 2 Mo' Hits by Afí-afeti (t · c) was moved to Mushin 2 Mo' Hits (talk · · hist) by Maddy from Celeste (t · c) on 30 Oct 2022; see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 28 Oct 2022 – Giuseppe Dell'Anno (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to List of The Great British Bake Off finalists (series 8–present)#Giuseppe Dell'Anno (winner) by George Ho (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Oct 2022 – Trussonomics (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Liz Truss#Economics by Aismallard (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Oct 2022 – Digital First Media (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Alden Global Capital by Novellasyes (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Oct 2022 – Deltaic lobe (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to River delta by HLHJ (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Sep 2022 – Hydrogenophilalia (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Hydrogenophilaceae by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Sep 2022 – Bad governance (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Good governance by Thenightaway (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Sep 2022 – Burgundian State (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Burgundian Netherlands by Revolution Yes (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Sep 2022 – Waukesha butterfly animal (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Waukesha Biota by MB (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Sep 2022 – Matrix-M (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to ISCOM by Liebeskind (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Aug 2022 – Paleoproteomics (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Ancient protein by Chemarch esr2 (t · c); see discussion
- (21 more...)
Articles to be split
- 21 Sep 2022 – Manganese(III) chloride (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Smokefoot (t · c); see discussion
- 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
- 27 Aug 2021 – List of American candidates for sainthood (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by ClueBot NG (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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