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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 2900 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
- 05 Mar 2022 – Carrie Campbell Severino (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by HouseOfChange (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Mar 2022 – Nesticus cellulanus (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Ciridae (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Feb 2022 – Takumi's Aviation (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by BuySomeApples (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Feb 2022 – Single bamboo drifting (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Ornithoptera (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Feb 2022 – Alberto Heredia (sculptor) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by BuySomeApples (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Feb 2022 – Loski (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Hwqaksd (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Feb 2022 – Transquaking River (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Aethemos (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Jan 2022 – 7th Macho de Monte Infantry Company (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Lankyant (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Jan 2022 – Beatriz Rico (neuroscientist) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by MrMeAndMrMe (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Dec 2021 – Chinese dama (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Cunard (t · c); see discussion
- (1 more...)
Articles for deletion
- 06 Mar 2022 – Henderson Park (Chehalis, Washington) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by SounderBruce (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 03 Mar 2022 – Suresh Mane (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Hatchens (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 03 Mar 2022 – Xomidhan (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Nang Nandini (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 02 Mar 2022 – Richard Thompson (businessman) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Jake Wartenberg (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 02 Mar 2022 – Bill Thomson (pharmacist) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by LibStar (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 01 Mar 2022 – Illinois Northern Railroad (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Moon Joon (t · c); see discussion (8 participants)
- 01 Mar 2022 – Women on Their Way (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by S Marshall (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 28 Feb 2022 – Teach Away (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Discospinster (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 27 Feb 2022 – Jenk Oz (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Yogiile (t · c); see discussion (3 participants; relisted)
- 25 Feb 2022 – Akbar Masood (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Daiyusha (t · c); see discussion (7 participants; relisted)
- (17 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 07 Mar 2022 – Paperless Post (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Ew3234 (t · c): concern
- 01 Mar 2022 – Aris Archangelos Football Club (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Crowsus (t · c): concern
- 01 Mar 2022 – Evergreen Sportsplex (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by VA Revolution (t · c): concern and endorsed by Phil Bridger (t · c) on 01 Mar 2022: concern
- 03 Mar 2022 – Nikhil Kumar (chess player) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by 73.244.28.29 (t · c) was deproded by Pawnkingthree (t · c) on 03 Mar 2022
- 26 Feb 2022 – Cancer recurrence (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Rsjaffe (t · c) was deleted
Categories for discussion
- 13 Feb 2022 – Category:Songs about food (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Richhoncho (t · c); see discussion
Templates for discussion
- 23 Feb 2022 – Template:Pakistan Test cricket records by opponent (talk · edit · hist) TfDed by Nigej (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 23 Feb 2022 – Template:Pakistan T20I cricket records by opponent (talk · edit · hist) TfDed by Nigej (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 23 Feb 2022 – Template:Pakistan ODI cricket records by opponent (talk · edit · hist) TfDed by Nigej (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 23 Feb 2022 – Template:SC Bern roster (talk · edit · hist) TfDed by Nigej (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 07 Mar 2022 – Ukrainian Revolution of 2013 (talk · edit · hist) →Euromaidan was RfDed by RGloucester (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Mar 2022 – Devastated the island of Puerto Rico (talk · edit · hist) →Effects of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico was RfDed by Drmies (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Mar 2022 – Brageirac (vila) (talk · edit · hist) →Bergerac, Dordogne was RfDed by Eviolite (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Mar 2022 – ביסוס מורלי (talk · edit · hist) →Moral psychology#Moralization and moral conviction was RfDed by QuickQuokka (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Feb 2022 – Elmezzi Graduate School of Molecular Medicine (talk · edit · hist) →Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell was RfDed by Sammi Brie (t · c); see discussion
Featured article candidates
- 08 Feb 2022 – Saline Valley salt tram (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Vami IV (t · c); see discussion
A-Class review
- undated – Tropical Storm Hernan (2020) (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review
Good article nominees
- 02 Mar 2022 – Battle on the Irghiz River (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by AirshipJungleman29 (t · c); start discussion
- 19 Feb 2022 – Vito Trause (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Mhawk10 (t · c); start discussion
- 06 Feb 2022 – Dina Belenkaya (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sportsfan77777 (t · c); start discussion
- 03 Jan 2022 – Kang Daniel (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by HrToss (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Dec 2021 – Grand Bargain (humanitarian reform) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by CT55555 (t · c); start discussion
- 27 Dec 2021 – Uranium mining in the Bancroft area (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by CT55555 (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Aug 2021 – Napoleonic looting of art (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Wingedserif (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Mar 2022 – Elliot Rodger (talk · edit · hist) GA nominated by TheWikipedian05 (t · c) was closed
- 25 Feb 2022 – Fredrick Arthur Willius (talk · edit · hist) GA nominated by Evansknight (t · c) was closed
Peer reviews
- 03 Dec 2021 – Raoul Whitfield (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Kting97 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Aug 2021 – Billy (Black Christmas) (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Paleface Jack (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 25 Feb 2022 – Battle of Chernobyl (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Chernobyl in the Russo-Ukrainian War by DERPALERT (t · c); see discussion
- undated – Template:Sister Act (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved
Articles to be merged
- 26 Feb 2022 – Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the Philippines (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of Catholic bishops in the Philippines by Gjs238 (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Feb 2022 – Santa Barbara Marathon (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Santa Barbara International Marathon by 162 etc. (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Feb 2022 – The Daybreakers (novel) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Louis L'Amour by DGG (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Feb 2022 – List of Mexican state congresses (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of Mexican state legislatures by Farolif (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Feb 2022 – Mayskaya Noch (film) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to May Nights by CennoxX (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Feb 2022 – Purex Crystals (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Purex (laundry detergent) by 162 etc. (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Feb 2022 – Friction Acoustics (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Friction by Polyamorph (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Feb 2022 – Cyanography (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Cyanotype by 45.155.230.251 (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Jan 2022 – January 2022 Greek cold wave (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Storm Elpis by Uness232 (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Jan 2022 – Samer Hattar (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Chronobiology by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
- (31 more...)
Articles to be split
- 06 Mar 2022 – History of the Jews in Kingston upon Hull (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Lkb335 (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Feb 2022 – Cookie Run (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Fluddulation25 (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Nov 2021 – Physical media (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by AnAbandonedMall (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Sep 2021 – Frantone Electronics (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Lucaswilkins (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Jun 2021 – List of American saints and beatified people (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by TheBlinkster (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Jul 2020 – Hearst Media Production Group (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by OcarinaOfTime (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Jun 2020 – Faizal Kottikollon (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Timtrent (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Nov 2019 – List of The Nature of Things episodes (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Dmehus (t · c); see discussion
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