Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for Creation
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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 editors with Autoconfirmed and confirmed user levels are allowed to create mainspace articles directly, so Articles for creation, or AfC, opens a path for new users. Experienced editors can help develop and create drafts, and decline submissions that are not ready to be published.
An article may be unsuitable for many reasons. Submissions can be declined based on having insufficient context, containing copyright violations, not asserting notability, not being properly sourced, promotional language, and for other reasons.
A dedicated team of editors is needed to review the requests. There is often a backlog, so ensure submissions meet Wikipedia guidelines to avoid repeated 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 Wikipedia's newspaper 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, 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
We need you! Any editor who meets the criteria below can apply to be a reviewer. Reviewers must have:
- a Wikipedia account at least 90 days old.
- a minimum of 500 undeleted edits to articles.
- read and understood the reviewing instructions.
- a demonstrated understanding of the policies mentioned in the reviewing instructions, including the special notability categories.
- evidence of understanding the deletion policy (experience in areas such as CSD/AfD/PROD or page curation are beneficial).
- a willingness and ability to respond in a timely manner to questions.
Submissions must be reviewed in accordance with Wikipedia's established content policies and guidelines — become familiar with them. The reviewing instructions cover reviews of article drafts, redirects and categories, and file requests.
If you are unsure, ask for help! Some helpful places are the Reviewer talk page, the live chat in Wikipedia's Live Help Channel, or the #articles-for-creation channel in the NPP Discord.
To join, follow the instructions at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Articles for creation/Participants. Administrators and New Page Patrollers are automatically able to use the helper script and thus do not need to request access or add their name to the list.
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 editors who work together on the Articles for creation and Files for upload processes.
Some helpful tips:
- Take time to read the reviewers' instructions.
- Feel free to ask for help at the reviewers' talk page.
- Submissions to be reviewed can be found in Category:Pending AfC submissions and there is 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 submissions. There is also a project userbox. If you haven't done so already, please consider adding your name to the list of participants by subject.
- 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 AfC 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. ~~~~
Advertisement and reviewer recruiting
Put this template on your user page and talk page to help promote this WikiProject!
Code: {Wikipedia ads|ad=69}
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You can also use one of the following userboxes.
Code: {User WikiProject Articles for creation}
Code: {User AfC}
Code: {User wikipedia/AFC}
Code: {User AfC reviewer since}
Drop this on a prospective reviewer's user talk page to help recruit new reviewers.
Code: {subst:WPAFCInvite}
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 1500 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 File: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 ~~~~} |
Chat rooms
- Wikipedia's IRC Live Help Channel
- #wikipedia-en-afc connect channel in IRC
- #articles-for-creation channel in the NPP Discord
Article Alerts
This page shows current alerts for articles within the scope of WikiProject Articles for creation, courtesy of the AAlertBot.
Did you know
- 03 Feb 2024 – Paul Nunn (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Babybrew6 (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Jan 2024 – Leeds 2023 (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Lajmmoore (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Jan 2024 – Muhsin Hendricks (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by GnocchiFan (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Jan 2024 – Bambie Thug (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Bogger (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Jan 2024 – Charles Knight (artist) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Hassocks5489 (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Jan 2024 – I Want You (SB19 song) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Relayed (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Jan 2024 – Bdóte (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Alalch E. (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Jan 2024 – Monique Ryan (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by GraziePrego (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Jan 2024 – Robbery Bob (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by TrademarkedTWOrantula (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jan 2024 – Panos Katseris (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Oltrepier (t · c); see discussion
- (2 more...)
Articles for deletion
- 03 Feb 2024 – Suphalak (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Traumnovelle (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 02 Feb 2024 – Mammoth Studios (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Rorshacma (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 02 Feb 2024 – Captain Miller (soundtrack) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by J04n (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 02 Feb 2024 – Scott D. Anthony (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by BoraVoro (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 02 Feb 2024 – Jaime Ayala (entrepreneur) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by BoraVoro (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 01 Feb 2024 – The Adventures of Bernie (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Queen of Hearts (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 01 Feb 2024 – Swindled (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by TipsyElephant (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 29 Jan 2024 – Ilyas Vasipov (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Анатолий Росдашин (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 29 Jan 2024 – List of Hockey Night in Canada commentating crews (1990s) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Conyo14 (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 28 Jan 2024 – Nasra Ali Abukar (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Gobonobo (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- (20 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 31 Jan 2024 – Battle of Koçhisar (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Wikaviani (t · c): concern
- 30 Jan 2024 – Weather Information Network (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Israel's Son (t · c): concern
- 30 Jan 2024 – Jacob Bradshaw (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Adamtt9 (t · c): concern
- 31 Jan 2024 – Suphalak (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Traumnovelle (t · c) was deproded by Paul 012 (t · c) on 03 Feb 2024
- 31 Jan 2024 – Patrick McNamara (neuroscientist) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Pbritti (t · c) was deproded by Jfire (t · c) on 01 Feb 2024
- 27 Jan 2024 – Swindled (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by TipsyElephant (t · c) was deproded by Andy1973b (t · c) (author) on 31 Jan 2024
- 21 Jan 2024 – Edraw Max (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by StreetcarEnjoyer (t · c) was deleted
Redirects for discussion
- 29 Jan 2024 – Mazur's theorem (talk · edit · hist) →Torsion conjecture#Elliptic curves was RfDed by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Jan 2024 – B374k (talk · edit · hist) →Web shell was RfDed by Pppery (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Jan 2024 – 2024 GOP (talk · edit · hist) →2024 Republican Party presidential primaries was RfDed by Tamzin (t · c); see discussion
Files for discussion
- 28 Jan 2024 – File:ClaudePepperCenter.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Landmarks and monuments of Florida State University) was FfDed by Ixfd64 (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Jan 2024 – File:Grime Game Absorb Mechanic Screenshot.png (talk · edit · hist) (on Grime (video game)) was FfDed by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
Featured article candidates
- 31 Jan 2024 – Monique Ryan (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by GraziePrego (t · c); see discussion
Featured list candidates
- 31 Jan 2024 – Timeline of the 1991 Atlantic hurricane season (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by Dylan620 (t · c); see discussion
Good article nominees
- 31 Jan 2024 – Beck–Fahrner syndrome (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Strange Orange (t · c); start discussion
- 24 Jan 2024 – Wharves in Wellington Harbour (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Wainuiomartian (t · c); start discussion
- 17 Jan 2024 – Cody Snyder (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Reidgreg (t · c); start discussion
- 16 Jan 2024 – January 1982 California floods (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by ChrisWx (t · c); start discussion
- 11 Jan 2024 – Battles for Vilnius (1918–1919) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Olek Novy (t · c); start discussion
- 23 Dec 2023 – Tolerate It (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Gained (t · c); start discussion
- 08 Dec 2023 – "Pliosaurus" andrewsi (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Amirani1746 (t · c); start discussion
- 06 Dec 2023 – Erin Swenson (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by GnocchiFan (t · c); start discussion
- 06 Dec 2023 – Typhoon Faxai (2001) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by JCMLuis (t · c); start discussion
- 04 Dec 2023 – Sinus tarsi syndrome (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Pear1020 (t · c); start discussion
- (5 more...)
Peer reviews
- 10 Jan 2024 – Willie, Mickey and the Duke Award (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Omnis Scientia (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Dec 2023 – British Empire flag (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by UAmtoj (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Nov 2023 – 11th millennium BC (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by FerdinandLovesLegos (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Oct 2023 – Hmongtown Marketplace (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Pingnova (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 31 Jan 2024 – Gender-critical feminism (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Trans-exclusionary radical feminism by PBZE (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Jan 2024 – Dan Howell (politician) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Dan Howell by JeffSpaceman (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Jan 2024 – Kapova Cave (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Shulgan-Tash Cave by Soyembika (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Jan 2024 – Jimmy Smith at the Organ (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Vols. 1 & 2 by TlonicChronic (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Jan 2024 – Trainspotter (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Trainspotters in the United Kingdom by S5A-0043 (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Jan 2024 – Trans–Haryana Expressway (talk · edit · hist) move request to Trans-Haryana Expressway by SMcCandlish (t · c) was moved to Trans-Haryana Expressway (talk · edit · hist) by Adumbrativus (t · c) on 29 Jan 2024; see discussion
- 22 Jan 2024 – Howard Thompson (A&R) (talk · edit · hist) move request somewhere else by UtherSRG (t · c) was moved to Howard Thompson (music executive) (talk · edit · hist) by BilledMammal (t · c) on 29 Jan 2024; see discussion
- 21 Jan 2024 – Disappearance of Estelle Mouzin (talk · edit · hist) move request to Murder of Estelle Mouzin by TRCRF22 (t · c) was moved to Murder of Estelle Mouzin (talk · edit · hist) by BegbertBiggs (t · c) on 29 Jan 2024; see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 02 Feb 2024 – Grand Trunk Western Class K-4b (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Grand Trunk Western 5632 by Someone who likes train writing (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Feb 2024 – Grand Trunk Western Class K-4a (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Grand Trunk Western 5629 by Someone who likes train writing (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Jan 2024 – Macrocyclic stereocontrol (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Macrocycle by Smokefoot (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Jan 2024 – Bichi Emirate (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Bichi by Bensci54 (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Jan 2024 – HD-PLC (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Nessum by Kvng (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Jan 2024 – Cognitive reframing (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Cognitive restructuring by Daniel Souza (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Jan 2024 – List of birds of Victoria (state) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of birds of Victoria by Steelkamp (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Jan 2024 – Slow (film) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Slow (2023 film) by Nomadbones (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Dec 2023 – List of museums in the Republic of Artsakh (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Republic of Artsakh by Dantheanimator (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Dec 2023 – Alkenyl peroxides (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Organic peroxides by Smokefoot (t · c); see discussion
- (14 more...)
Articles to be split
- 28 Jan 2024 – "Pliosaurus" andrewsi (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Amirani1746 (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Dec 2023 – Karate Combat (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by SpacedFarmer (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Oct 2023 – Russian-occupied territories in Georgia (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Daask (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Sep 2023 – Great Reset (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Username6892 (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Sep 2023 – Mind teachings of Tibet (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Skyerise (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Jun 2023 – Explainable artificial intelligence (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Geysirhead (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Apr 2023 – Kaithalkuchi (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by MPGuy2824 (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Mar 2023 – Sunnyvale Town Center (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Cork12 (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Mar 2023 – Kemper Freeman (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Fish bowl (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Apr 2022 – Soul food health trends (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by BurqueMesa (t · c); see discussion
- (5 more...)
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