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Welcome to WikiProject Articles for creation! This is the project page for editors interested in working on Articles for creation, Wikipedia:Redirects for creation, Wikipedia: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:
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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!
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Drop this on a prospective reviewer's user talk page to help recruit new reviewers.
Code: {{subst:WPAFCInvite}}
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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 2000 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. |
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The ribbon may be displayed by any user who has been awarded the barnstar. |
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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
- 29 Aug 2024 – IMAX Melbourne (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Mjks28 (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Aug 2024 – Afonso Henriques Theatre (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by V.B.Speranza (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Aug 2024 – Making the Bed (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by MaranoFan (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Aug 2024 – No net loss environmental policy (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Manxshearwater (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Aug 2024 – Heat 2 (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Iheartmylibrary22 (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Aug 2024 – Diet culture (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by FortunateSons (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Aug 2024 – Hammond's Hard Lines (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Slgrandson (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Aug 2024 – Ultimate X-Men (2024) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Cambalachero (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Aug 2024 – Midland Main Line upgrade (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by JuniperChill (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Jul 2024 – Max Greyserman (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Schwede66 (t · c); see discussion
- (2 more...)
Articles for deletion
- 29 Aug 2024 – Zoë Paul (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by LibStar (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- 29 Aug 2024 – Bohmini.A (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Sohom Datta (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 28 Aug 2024 – MCG -01-24-014 (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Sir MemeGod (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 28 Aug 2024 – PGC 2046648 (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by SkyFlubbler (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 28 Aug 2024 – SDMT Prabhavati Public School (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Timtrent (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 27 Aug 2024 – Nathaniel Jenkins (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Dclemens1971 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 26 Aug 2024 – Nutan (Nepalese actor) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Jlwoodwa (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 25 Aug 2024 – CPKC (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by 162 etc. (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 25 Aug 2024 – Orhan Awatramani (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by M S Hassan (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 25 Aug 2024 – Saeed Bhutta (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Mccapra (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- (28 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 27 Aug 2024 – Angelo Ranaldo (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by 10mmsocket (t · c): concern
- 27 Aug 2024 – Stealth Key (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Iforgotmyname121 (t · c): concern
- 25 Aug 2024 – Rick McDaniel (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by RexSueciae (t · c): concern
- 27 Aug 2024 – Siege of Garni (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Vanezi Astghik (t · c) was deproded by P Aculeius (t · c) on 28 Aug 2024
- 19 Aug 2024 – Society for Human Resource Management Middle East and Africa (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by NatGertler (t · c) was deleted
- 17 Aug 2024 – Mountain Standard Time (band) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by JoeNMLC (t · c) was deleted
- 16 Aug 2024 – Military campaigns of Hari Singh Nalwa (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Vanamonde93 (t · c) was deleted
- 15 Aug 2024 – Hexamethylenediimine (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by DMacks (t · c) was deleted
Redirects for discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – Sudan (South) (talk · edit · hist) →South Sudan was RfDed by 64.229.88.34 (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Aug 2024 – France 2030 (Olympics host) (talk · edit · hist) →2030 Winter Olympics was RfDed by Tavix (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Aug 2024 – Australia 2032 (Olympics host) (talk · edit · hist) →2032 Summer Olympics was RfDed by Tavix (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Aug 2024 – Stetson Bennett's final college football game (talk · edit · hist) →2023 College Football Playoff National Championship was RfDed by Tavix (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Aug 2024 – Stetson Bennett's final game (college football) (talk · edit · hist) →2023 College Football Playoff National Championship was RfDed by Tavix (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Aug 2024 – Australia 2032 (talk · edit · hist) →2032 Summer Olympics was RfDed by Hey man im josh (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Aug 2024 – Le Cartel (talk · edit · hist) →Mother Russia Bleeds was RfDed by MimirIsSmart (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Aug 2024 – Le Cartel Studio (talk · edit · hist) →Mother Russia Bleeds was RfDed by MimirIsSmart (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Jul 2024 – Live Photo (talk · edit · hist) →Crispin Gurholt was RfDed by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion
Featured list candidates
- 20 Jul 2024 – First women admitted to degrees at the University of Oxford (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by Omnis Scientia (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Jul 2024 – Descendants of Christian IX of Denmark (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by AndrewPeterT (t · c); see discussion
Featured topic candidates
- 04 Jul 2024 – All You Had to Do Was Stay (talk · edit · hist) was FT nominated by Brachy0008 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Jul 2024 – I Wish You Would (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was FT nominated by Brachy0008 (t · c); see discussion
Good article nominees
- 25 Aug 2024 – Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Pokelego999 (t · c); start discussion
- 24 Aug 2024 – Suryakumar Yadav (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Magentic Manifestations (t · c); start discussion
- 13 Aug 2024 – Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Gb321 (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Aug 2024 – Heterojunction solar cell (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Radiotrefoil (t · c); start discussion
- 31 Jul 2024 – Ritu Khullar (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Lisha2037 (t · c); start discussion
- 30 Jul 2024 – Cómo Dónde y Cuándo (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by 1arch (t · c); start discussion
- 28 Jul 2024 – Battle of Thorgo (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Rahim231 (t · c); start discussion
- 24 Jul 2024 – Arne Slettebak (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sgubaldo (t · c); start discussion
- 24 Jul 2024 – Hay Amores (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by 1arch (t · c); start discussion
- 23 Jul 2024 – Tyla (South African singer) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Dxneo (t · c); see discussion
- (12 more...)
Requests for comments
- 12 Aug 2024 – Existential risk studies (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by JoaquimCebuano (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 06 Aug 2024 – Nature-positive (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Manxshearwater (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 29 Aug 2024 – Tyla (South African singer) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Tyla by CFA (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Aug 2024 – Paw Patrol (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved somewhere else by D21or (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Aug 2024 – Jikin goldfish (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Jikin by Gryffindor (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Aug 2024 – Para Olvidarte De Mí (song) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Para olvidarte de mí (song) by Slgrandson (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Aug 2024 – Piecewise property (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Piecewise by TakuyaMurata (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Aug 2024 – KJS (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to KJS by 64.229.88.34 (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Aug 2024 – County Highway (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to County Highway (news magazine) by 2600:1700:6180:6290:B252:32CB:66B7:AE8D (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Aug 2024 – August 2024 Kursk Oblast incursion (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to August 2024 Western Russia incursions by M Waleed (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Aug 2024 – Suspicious deaths of notable Russians (2022–2024) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Suspicious deaths of notable Russians in 2022–2024 by PhotographyEdits (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Aug 2024 – Collingwood Blues (2020–) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Collingwood Blues by Robertsky (t · c); see discussion
- (4 more...)
Articles to be merged
- 27 Aug 2024 – Jock Jams: The All-Star Jock Jams (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Jock series by Starcheerspeaksnewslostwars (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Aug 2024 – Baby-led potty training (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Elimination communication by Just Step Sideways (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Aug 2024 – Spiridon, Serbian Patriarch (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Spiridon (patriarch) by Samoasambia (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Aug 2024 – Effects of Hurricane Katrina in Alabama (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Effects of Hurricane Katrina in the southeastern United States by Hurricanehink (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Aug 2024 – Multitask optimization (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Multi-task learning by Biggerj1 (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Aug 2024 – EMD SD45R (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to EMD SD45 by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Aug 2024 – List of state-owned enterprises of Egypt (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of state-owned enterprises in Egypt by Jlwoodwa (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Jul 2024 – Wenis (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Elbow#Society and culture by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Jul 2024 – K-cell (mathematics) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Hyperrectangle by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Jul 2024 – Semi-metro (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Light rail by Lea 4545 (t · c); see discussion
- (25 more...)
Articles to be split
- 26 Aug 2024 – Rubble & Crew (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Rtkat3 (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Jul 2024 – List of unarmed African Americans killed by law enforcement officers in the United States (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 142.113.140.146 (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Jun 2024 – Games of the Future (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ahri.boy (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jun 2024 – Mu krop (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Paul 012 (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Apr 2024 – Paw Patrol (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Rtkat3 (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Mar 2024 – CSI: Vegas (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 2A00:23EE:1320:B607:74F6:D6CC:858B:1F6 (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Mar 2024 – Monster Fest (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Laterthanyouthink (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Feb 2024 – Chandra Giri (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Cpgiri (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
- (10 more...)