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== Help with trolling of Jeannie T Lee article ==

Hi Shalor,
I did some edits of Jeannie T Lee's article and put it on my watchlist. It has been hit by someone putting in flatus and devil's triangle comments and fake references lately. What would be the best way to address this attack?
Also, I put the DIK with your revised first comment in the queue but when I tried to put it on the nominations page, it only lists the title and does not call up the hook, etc as the others in the list do. If you have time, would you please see if you can tell me how to fix it? Thank you! Laura Hoopes [[User:LLMHoopes|LLMHoopes]] ([[User talk:LLMHoopes|talk]]) 14:13, 16 November 2018 (UTC)

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Need help request from Jillkdelong (talk)

Hello.

I need help with creating a new page for an author named Abby Frucht (I am conducting this for a class project). I followed the guidelines of how to create a NEW PAGE since one for her does not exist. Once logged in, I searched her name, and clicked the red link. And it didn't direct me to an edit box (to type) like the guidelines suggested. Should I just start typing into my "edit source" tab? Is this how I create a new page for Abby Frucht?



--Jillkdelong (talk) 18:54, 1 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Fixing my article

So I have added sources to my article, however they dont look correct. They do not look how other references look on other peoples article pages. However, I find this cite to be very confusing and I do not know how to do anything other than add to my sandbox. I noticed that you asked about the articles that I have assigned to myself but I did not use them in my article, as in, i did not cite them or use information form them, i mostly just used them as background information in order to creat my article. Is there anyway that you can clearly explain to me the issues with my article and ways to fix them? I have more to add to my article, and i am taking your advice and trying to make it so that it has a neutral tone. Please let me know. Thank you. NiaSavon (talk) 19:46, 1 November 2018 (UTC)NiaSavon[reply]

Also can you please tell me if me putting my article in my sandbox is the same as me publishing it.

NiaSavon (talk) 19:48, 1 November 2018 (UTC)NiaSavon[reply]


Hello, Okay i will look into the link that you sent in regards to adding citations, hopefully this one is easier to understand than that of the training that was supposed to teach us how to add them. And as far as what article this is supposed to go into, I honestly dont know becasue I truly thought that we were creating our own article and publishing it, however i now see that that must not be the case. I will look at the articles in which i have assigned to myself and see which one it best fits into. I feel that i will most likely add it to the LGBT article and change the title of mine to "The Stuggle to Reach Equality: LGBTQ 

NiaSavon (talk) 22:30, 1 November 2018 (UTC)NiaSavon[reply]

In addtion I have changed my article based on what you said I should change and I am uploading it to my sandbox now. After viewing it can you please give me feed back again as well as give me instructions on how to actually publish it. The assignment is due by 11:59 tonight and i just want to make sure i have all the necessary parts included. NiaSavon (talk) 22:40, 1 November 2018 (UTC)NiaSavon[reply]

Need help request from Elocin2 (talk)

Hello.

I have completed my first draft for the article that I am working on improving and adding to for my course Music Literature and Appreciation. My goal for the article that I am improving is to add a "History" section and also by doing so include and increase the number of credible sources for the article. I would love to get your review of my draft before I actually place it within the existing article as well as your feedback on my sources/references. Thank you very much!

I have my draft under my sandbox here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Elocin2/New_Sandbox_Improving_Article-Drafting


--Elocin2 (talk) 19:46, 1 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Gwen Haworth

Hey there! I've seen this current username around before, obviously, but I didn't realize who was behind it. Hope you're doing well!

Anyway, Jordann5225!'s new draft is indeed doing a much better job of demonstrating and supporting Gwen Haworth's standalone notability as a person than the version that was redirected in 2017 did, so I obviously have no objections to it being recreated. That said, I don't really have any strong opinion either way about whether the film's article should be redirected to it, or just continue to stand alone as a separate article — I can see the validity of both options, and don't really have a personal preference. My only concern would be that if redirection is chosen, the redirect should retain the categories that the article is in so that the film's title is still listed and reflected in those categories — but that's not difficult to do, it just entails leaving the category declarations alone while converting the body text to a redirect. But I don't really have a very strong preference about whether it should get redirected or retain a separate article. Bearcat (talk) 20:23, 2 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

  • Bearcat: I'm doing great! :) Living the dream of being able to be on Wikipedia every day.
Do you think that there could be an argument for having both pages? Or should we leave both pages up and see what happens? I don't want to put the student's page at risk, but at the same time I don't want to eliminate an article if there's a chance that both could be independently notable of each other. Which would you lean towards personally? One article or two? The inclusionist in me wants two, but the part of me that's been to a lot of AfDs feels that one would be safer. Shalor (Wiki Ed) (talk) 20:50, 2 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
I truly don't have a strong opinion either way about that, but I'll stand behind whatever's decided and try to assist if there's a problem. Bearcat (talk) 02:36, 4 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
  • Hi Bearcat - I'm going to move the page live first and post to the talk page saying that I was unsure of whether or not to merge/redirect the documentary article to the main one, so that if anyone does raise an issue this will open discussion. Shalor (Wiki Ed) (talk) 17:33, 5 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
Cool, that sounds like a good approach. Bearcat (talk) 17:36, 5 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Need help request from Elocin2 (talk)

Hello! First, thank you very much for your feedback on my article draft! I have definitely utilized your suggestions. I added in the page numbers for my two book sources (I think I did it correctly?) and also learned how to do the in-line citations for new sources I have added :). Those two journal article sources did prove to be very beneficial and I also decided to remove the "Medieval Life and Times website run by Linda Alchin" source based on your feedback to make sure my sources are reliable. I added more information based on the two additional sources I included and was also able to demonstrate many of the statements presented as backed by more than one source. If you have time to look at my changes/additions and the editing I have done for my article section I would definitely appreciate it!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Elocin2/New_Sandbox_Improving_Article-Drafting

Thank you,

--Elocin2 (talk) 21:47, 2 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

  • Thank you very much! I am wondering since I am adding in a whole section as one unit to the existing article (History section) am I just able to copy my work in edit mode and then place it into the existing article in edit mode beneath the beginning lead section? Or are there other steps I would need to follow? Thank you. --Elocin2 (talk) 16:05, 6 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
  • Elocin2: Exactly so - you would just open both in edit mode and then move the work over. Since there are no other sections, I think that placing it under the existing text is a good idea, so that was a nice choice. You're definitely getting the swing of this! Shalor (Wiki Ed) (talk) 19:42, 6 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Need help request from Bernice Matos (talk)

Shalor I received your comments to my sandbox, Iam attempting to put this article together or even maybe add to the existent article on wiki for my political science class. I need your expertise. I was wondering if you can help me and clarify what you meant in your comments in regards to my article in the sandbox. Also do you think I should just blend it with the already existent water scarcity article on wiki? Hope to hear from you soon. Bernice Matos (talk) 21:42, 3 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Wish list!

Hi Shalor, hope things are good with you! If you don't mind my putting in a little WikiEd wishlist request!
I see "peer reviews" like this one enough to understand it must be part of the standard WikiEd curriculum and I def appreciate the value in asking students to think about what makes a good article before they plunge into it writing one...but just for myself at least, I haven't found it, let's say, the most fun way to meet new editors, for them to show up and deliver what read like instructions on work someone else should do? Maybe it's just confusion about who exactly they're speaking to--perhaps it's meant for another student who will be coming along? So far tho, only regulars have worked on the entry, so when it comes up in my watchlist, it reads like someone who hasn't done any work on it assigning work to those who have (despite this person obviously having only the best, friendliest intentions, and just not realizing that it's a bit out of bounds in terms of WP social norms to say, "Hey, not that you asked, but go research X"). It might be a way to smooth integration of the coursework editoriat into the broader group, if there were some third way for them to practice identifying areas of improvement that didn't make me want to yell WP:DIY, WP:VOLUNTEER, etc. back Maybe if they made a list of things they want to contribute. Or even, threw out some ideas for improvements, but asked what others think ("I was thinking we could...how does that sound to others?")
Not wedded to those specific ideas, just, didn't want to make the request without putting in my own work too! Thanks as always for your help and consideration! Innisfree987 (talk) 06:08, 4 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

  • @Innisfree987: I don't mind at all! We really do want to hear community feedback! From what I can see, it looks like the student was supposed to review a fellow student's sandbox draft, but either reviewed the article itself by accident or posted their evaluation to the article rather than the sandbox draft's talk page. I'll go ahead and move this to the student's talkpage and ask if this was meant to be a review of the draft or article. Shalor (Wiki Ed) (talk) 18:53, 5 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Editing the Confucianism

Hello I know it's been a while since I made some additional edits but, I want to edit some section of the Confucianism article in the section where it talks about "Tian and Gods". — Preceding unsigned comment added by Shaune91 (talk • contribs) 13:42, 4 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Need help request from Muffin110 (talk)

Hello.

I need help with...editing Malik Ambar's page, and using wiki code and my sandbox.



--18:02, 5 November 2018 (UTC)Muffin110 (talk)

Need help request from Graiperins (talk)

Hello.

I need help with making sure that my article and picture are following guidelines for wikipedia. Can you tell me if there is anything that seems as though not conforming to rules before I post my article?



--Graiperins (talk) 06:43, 6 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Need help request from Susanna Robinson

Hello.

I need help with... Entering my sandbox and saving documents.



Susanna Robinson susannarobinson5@gmail.com --Susanna Robinson 20:31, 7 November 2018 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Slrobinson555 (talk • contribs)

  • Hi Slrobinson555! Can you be a bit more specific on what type of issues you're running into with your sandbox? To edit you should be able to click on the edit option, then click on any place in the sandbox (other than the main box at the top of the page, if this is present) and type like you would a Word document. Once you're done, you would press "publish changes" to save your edits. If you're not seeing a Word-like setup, you may not have Visual Editor enabled. If this is the case, you can enable it by following the directions here. As far as documents go, are you trying to add external documents like PDFs to the article? If so, then there's no real way to do that at this point in time. If you want, you can email me at stoncray@wikiedu.org with further questions. --Shalor (Wiki Ed) (talk) 21:24, 7 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
(responded here and on their talk page) --Shalor (Wiki Ed) (talk) 21:24, 7 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Need help request from Anton.l.Williams (talk)

Hello.

I need help with...

I dont Understand how to work anything on this page


--Anton.l.Williams (talk) 02:44, 8 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page stalker) Hello Anton.l.Williams,
The question you are posing seems to lack any form of context which makes it difficult to provide an answer, let alone an answer for a specific problem.
  • In your questions you are referring to a page. What page are you referring to? Your own user sandbox for example?
  • What specifically are you trying to achieve? Are you trying to create a new article? Are you trying to edit an existing article? Or do you have a specific problem when editing?
The your first article help page might prove useful and perhaps Sharlor has some more generic advice or help pages to offer. Even so being more specific in your inquiry would help to provide a more specific - and useful - answer. Excirial (Contact me,Contribs) 10:43, 8 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

I need help

For some reason some of my sources are showing up as letters and not actual citations. Do you know if there is a way to fix this? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bcaryn (talk • contribs) 19:43, 8 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

  • I posted to your talk page, but also wanted to post this here: Hi! I took a look - the reason they're showing up as letters is because you're using the source more than once in the article. The letters next to the source number will show where they're cited in the article. If you click "a" for the fourth source (the Olson source), for example, it will take you to the end of the sentence "Freedom of speech, protection of privacy, right to active private life, right to education, protection of personal data and the right to public sector information all fall under the umbrella of informational self-determination".
It's definitely better to cite the sources like you have here as opposed to doing each one separately, as this helps keep the reference section a little more orderly, but it's also not automatically wrong to post a new citation each time. --Shalor (Wiki Ed) (talk) 19:53, 8 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Need help request from Falam1216 (talk)

Hello.

I need help with the resources i find in Seneca library and web search, please advise these are ok; 1) Social Media in Education, Gruber, Marion, 2011;..... http://dspace.ou.nl/handle/1820/3684 2) Role of social media in education... https://www.lcibs.co.uk/the-role-of-social-media-in-education 3) https://www.academiaapps.com/role-social-media-education/ 4) Role of social media in education 

   https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323572854_ROLE_OF_SOCIAL_MEDIA_IN_EDUCATION_A_TEAC

I like to add a new topic: 'Benefits of Social Media in Education' regards, FA --Falam1216 (talk) 04:44, 9 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]


Need help request from Marygergis 101010 (talk)

ACTN3 (actin alpha 3) is a gene located on chromosome 11. Sometimes, it is called “the gene for speed.” ACTN3 controls specifically fast glycolytic type fibers. It is one of two protein-coding genes which is expressed in fast twitch muscle. The body is constructed by ACTN3 to produce a protein which is called Alpha-Actinin 3.

Hello.

I need help with...



--Marygergis 101010 (talk) 03:57, 10 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Need help request from Achimekatisdale (talk)Shalor

Hello.

I need help with making my page (titled: Joanne Barker) go live on the main space.



--Achimekatisdale (talk) 00:46, 11 November 2018 (UTC) Abeo[reply]

Draft Move Request

I would like to move my draft on Calvert Watkins from the draft page/sandbox to the mainspace but am having difficulties as the draft is an extensive overhaul of the originally published wikipedia article. Any assistance would be appreciated. Dgentry4 (talk) 06:05, 11 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

peer/content review

Hi Shalor - - I have three student pages in my English 480 class that could use some content review: Anonymr; Catiekirk; Ahugebox. Thanks. Profhanley (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 20:03, 12 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Citation Needed Advise

Thank you for fixing my mistake. I reviewed how to add a citation needed comment. Page zenner (talk) 01:11, 13 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Response

Hello Shalor, Thank you very much for your help on 10/31/18 with my contribution "Gender Equality" to the Women in Uganda article (I’ve been held up with other projects, but can now redirect my attention to polishing this article).

Here’s what I’ve done in response to your guidance, please evaluate and advise from here:

-Inserted citation [3] as article starts with mention of patriarchy

-With section: “The stark contrast of these two statistics give evidence to the disadvantage that girls face as they reach a certain age growing up in Uganda. [editorializing] The cultural practice of parents relying heavier on girls more than boys for household labor needs may be [according to whom?] a main cause for this disparity in education.[1]”

I removed the editorializing deduction about the “two statistics giving evidence….”

To answer according to whom I derived the “cultural practice of parents…” I inserted a citation from the www.everyculture.com website page on Uganda.

-Next, you asked which study “indicated the sharp drop…” With that I inserted “A 2013 study done by Martina Björkman-Nyqvist…” and added the same citation I put at the end of “Meanwhile, the study…”

-For “If enrollments weren’t an issue due to a free school system, [editorializing] the financial stress took a significant toll on their grades.”

I changed to: “It also found a significant drop in grades in the case where school enrollment wasn’t an issue due to a free school system.”

-Next to source [12], I inserted the following non-primary source: 

https://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2014/03/19/sex-work-in-uganda-risky-business/

-Next to source [19], I inserted the following non-primary source: https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1860/Gender_Social_Inclusion._Final_Report_08.23.17.pdf

Thanks for your help! Jg Elcamino67aaa (talk) 04:35, 13 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Good article consideration for Bette Korber article!

Hi Shalor, Just wanted to let you know that the Bette Korber article is finally being checked for possible good article status. So far, it sounds possible. I'm still fixing things the reviewer found. Format is NOT my strength! best, Laura Hoopes (LLMHoopes)LLMHoopes (talk) 12:11, 13 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Ceranthor has certified it as a Good Article! But he says there is a broken link to the picture of her with her computer. I clicked on it and the link it shows still works for me, but he cited another link which didn't work when I clicked it and I cannot find where that was. I opened the CC files on Bette Korber and on that photo and still couldn't find the link he cited. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Also he suggested I try a DYK; can you refer me to something to read up on about this? Best, LauraLLMHoopes (talk) 14:58, 15 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Need help request from Coll.casey21 (talk)

Hello.

I need help with...



--Coll.casey21 (talk) 15:24, 13 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you!

Hi Shalor,

Dipilato.k has given you a cookie! Cookies promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. You can spread the WikiLove by giving someone else a cookie, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend.

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I wanted to thank you for the helpful feedback on my article a few weeks ago. Dipilato.k (talk) 18:35, 13 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Reviewing articles

I saw this comment and have to disagree. Problems with the Retired Racehorse Project page to which it refers (as of this revision) include:

  • It cites utterly unreliable sources such as a press release and a job ad.
  • Supposed "web" sources come without links, making them unnecessarily difficult to find (in fact I couldn't locate many of them on the web). Those referring to ProQuest couldn't be located on ProQuest either.
  • There's an entire WP:COATRACK section that isn't about the Project at all. It happens to be one of the apparently better-referenced sections, but since it's off-topic it needs to be removed.
  • "The RRP has a big audience through social media sites like Facebook and Instagram" - that's inappropriate for an encyclopedia, particularly when the source is themselves.

I wouldn't call that "it looks good". Wikipedia has dedicated review processes for drafts by new editors, such as WP:AFC. They are slow (because they're heavily backlogged), but they do make sure that drafts get reviewed by experienced editors that take a detailed look. I don't think that page would have passed review, and I'm going to have to nominate it for deletion. If you provide feedback on drafts, I'd ask you to please take a somewhat closer look than you did here to avoid these problems. If you don't have the time to do so, sending the course members to AFC would also work, of course. Huon (talk) 21:54, 13 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

May I just add that, although I know you want to encourage the students, they should be taught to use high-quality sources, and that when such sources are not available, that is a sign that the topic may not be encyclopedic. -- Ssilvers (talk) 23:13, 13 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Sources

Hello again Shalor. Thank you for getting back to me, those tool were very helpful! I am working on adding facts about Ambar's early life that have not been sourced, as well as omitted. And I am also looking to add more information about his career that has been omitted and poorly sourced. If my facts are supported by three different sources is it likely to be accepted as the "Wikipedia Truth"? I suppose I am specifically asking how many sources are needed to back up one fact about my subject Malik Ambar, and does the number vary when you have different "sized" facts? Thanks again for your help! Muffin110 (talk) 19:56, 14 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Moving a publishes article back to sandbox

Hi Shalor!I am adding alternate sources to my article based on your suggestions and removing any inferences I may have made as well. Thank you for the suggestions. How do I move my article back to sandbox? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kboro089 (talk • contribs) 04:18, 15 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page watcher) Hi, Kboro089. I've moved it back for you. — JJMC89 (T·C) 05:02, 15 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Californiagirl9285

Hello there Shalor,

I am wondering if there is anyway I can have my article back to look over for myself. I know it was deleted, but I need it for the class to show that I completed an article. Thank you

Californiagirl9285 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Californiagirl9285 (talk • contribs) 13:28, 15 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Shalor,

Okay I understand. I have confirmed my email in order to receive a copy of my article for class. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Californiagirl9285 (talk • contribs) 04:36, 16 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Moving my article back to the mainspace

I've taken suggestions for my sources and I'm trying move it back to the main space. I had it transferred back into my sandbox last night, I believe because I'm using the same title it won't let me move it myself. Any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kboro089 (talk • contribs) 14:08, 15 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Need help request from FabiánHJ (talk)

Hello.

I need help with... Adding a new section to the Wikipedia page of Gabriela Mistral in english. The section I would like to add is about her poetry and the themes are found in her works.


--FabiánHJ (talk) 15:31, 15 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

my wiki

i am confused what i copied from the website. is it because i used a hyperlink or because of the info i added. because i used my own words — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mcnamaraer (talk • contribs) 23:20, 15 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]


i mean i tried to rephrase but i just dont know what part youre saying i copied. i have a hard time with all this and i am just about to be done. i read a book and i read a website and combined the both of them so i dont know what to do from here now. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mcnamaraer (talk • contribs) 23:24, 15 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Dear Shalor,

Okay thank you. I opened and confirmed my email in order to receive a copy. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Californiagirl9285 (talk • contribs) 23:45, 15 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Help with trolling of Jeannie T Lee article

Hi Shalor, I did some edits of Jeannie T Lee's article and put it on my watchlist. It has been hit by someone putting in flatus and devil's triangle comments and fake references lately. What would be the best way to address this attack? Also, I put the DIK with your revised first comment in the queue but when I tried to put it on the nominations page, it only lists the title and does not call up the hook, etc as the others in the list do. If you have time, would you please see if you can tell me how to fix it? Thank you! Laura Hoopes LLMHoopes (talk) 14:13, 16 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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