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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:
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}}
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 1100 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. |
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
- 13 Oct 2024 – Conspiracy theories about the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Dan Leonard (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Oct 2024 – Manga and anime fandom in Poland (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Oct 2024 – Michael S. Harrison (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Queen of Hearts (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Oct 2024 – Middle East International (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Padres Hana (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Oct 2024 – The Children's Book of Virtues (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Slgrandson (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Oct 2024 – Criminals (Meghan Trainor song) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by MaranoFan (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Oct 2024 – LaTasha Barnes (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Wroliver (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Oct 2024 – Black Lesbian and Gay Centre (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Lajmmoore (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Oct 2024 – Richard Alan Masters (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Hyungsubshim (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Oct 2024 – Korzeniacy, czyli Jesień wsamrazków (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
- (16 more...)
Articles for deletion
- 13 Oct 2024 – Ava Kris Tyson (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Hemiauchenia (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 12 Oct 2024 – Glacier Bancorp (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Badbluebus (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- 10 Oct 2024 – April Rose Haydock (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Iggy pop goes the weasel (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 09 Oct 2024 – Dua Malik (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Saqib (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 09 Oct 2024 – Sam Tinnesz (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by ZimZalaBim (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 09 Oct 2024 – Jason Parker (security researcher) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Brandon (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 08 Oct 2024 – Lunchclub (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Qivatari (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 07 Oct 2024 – Javier Díaz Noci (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Uhooep (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 07 Oct 2024 – William Merlin (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by CNMall41 (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 07 Oct 2024 – Three Men and a Baby (franchise) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Andrzejbanas (t · c); see discussion (8 participants)
- (24 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 13 Oct 2024 – Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Donaldd23 (t · c): concern
- 07 Oct 2024 – Atmaprajnananda Saraswati (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Bobby Cohn (t · c): concern
- 09 Oct 2024 – J. Mark McWatters (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Xoxotennisgirl (t · c) was deproded by Necrothesp (t · c) on 10 Oct 2024
- 04 Oct 2024 – Abderrahmane Benguerrah (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by LibStar (t · c) was deleted
- 02 Oct 2024 – Adeptia (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Brandon (t · c) was deproded by Explicit (t · c) on 09 Oct 2024
- 02 Oct 2024 – XebiaLabs (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Brandon (t · c) was deleted
- 02 Oct 2024 – Creatio (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Brandon (t · c) was deleted
- 30 Sep 2024 – Cetraca Aviation Service (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by AusLondonder (t · c) was deleted
Templates for discussion
- 12 Oct 2024 – Template:YG Entertainment artist (talk · edit · hist) was TfDed by Jonesey95 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Oct 2024 – Template:Has Fallen (talk · edit · hist) TfDed by Alex 21 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 02 Oct 2024 – Template:Lang-en-IN (talk · edit · hist) TfDed by Gonnym (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 11 Oct 2024 – PlayStation Dos (talk · edit · hist) →PlayStation 2 was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Sep 2024 – N3rd (talk · edit · hist) →N3RD Street was RfDed by Launchballer (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Sep 2024 – Decco Bishop (talk · edit · hist) →List of Fair City characters was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
Featured article candidates
- 07 Oct 2024 – Austin J. Tobin Plaza (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Sir MemeGod (t · c); see discussion
Featured list candidates
- 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
- 08 Oct 2024 – John Morgan, 6th Baron Tredegar (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Mac Edmunds (t · c); start discussion
- 03 Oct 2024 – Typhoon Ruth (1991) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Tavantius (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Oct 2024 – History of the Regency of Algiers (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Nourerrahmane (t · c); start discussion
- 30 Sep 2024 – Soda Kaichi (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Seefooddiet (t · c); start discussion
- 28 Sep 2024 – Henry C. Berghoff (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Henry Berghoff (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Sep 2024 – Spanish Christian–Muslim War of 1172–1212 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by RobertJohnson35 (t · c); start discussion
- 27 Sep 2024 – 2015 Garland tornado (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sir MemeGod (t · c); start discussion
- 24 Sep 2024 – Wielka, większa i największa (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Piotrus (t · c); start discussion
- 24 Sep 2024 – W leju po bombie (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Piotrus (t · c); start discussion
- 24 Sep 2024 – Zaziemskie światy (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Piotrus (t · c); start discussion
- (20 more...)
Good topic candidates
- 12 Oct 2024 – You All Over Me (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Gained (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Oct 2024 – Fearless (Taylor's Version) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Gained (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 11 Oct 2024 – Crew Dragon Launch Abort System (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Titan(moon)003 (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Sep 2024 – Lucky Loser (book) (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Lisha2037 (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Aug 2024 – Nature-positive (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Manxshearwater (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 13 Oct 2024 – Krew (YouTube group) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Krew by 2600:1700:6180:6290:3486:BD88:8284:847A (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Oct 2024 – BabyMonster (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Babymonster by RachelTensions (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Oct 2024 – Wonyoung (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Jang Wonyoung by RachelTensions (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Oct 2024 – Kim Chae-won (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Kim Chaewon by RachelTensions (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Oct 2024 – Invasion of Gotland (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Invasion of Gotland (1676) by Jähmefyysikko (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Oct 2024 – South Sandwich Plate (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to South Sandwich plate by Dicklyon (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Oct 2024 – Lwandle Plate (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Lwandle plate by Dicklyon (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Oct 2024 – Tichitt culture (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Tichitt Tradition by Kowal2701 (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Oct 2024 – Larnoch Road murders (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Killing of Leah Stephens by Muzilon (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Sep 2024 – Hawk Tuah (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Hawk tuah by CFA (t · c); see discussion
- (6 more...)
Articles to be merged
- 08 Oct 2024 – Abortion under Egyptian law (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Abortion in Egypt by Slgrandson (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Oct 2024 – South Asians in the Netherlands (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Asians in the Netherlands by LeónGonsalvesofGoa (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Oct 2024 – Aaron Bridgers (politician) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to A. R. Bridgers by MacTire02 (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Oct 2024 – Crocodile Dundee (film series) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Crocodile Dundee (character) by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Sep 2024 – Bill Cipher (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of Gravity Falls characters by Pokelego999 (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Sep 2024 – Their Greatest Hits (The Police album) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Every Breath You Take: The Singles by Starcheerspeaksnewslostwars (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Sep 2024 – Monte Torin (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Dongol Rondè by KnowledgeIsPower9281 (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Sep 2024 – Ataman A092H6 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Bogdan A092 by Anon13131313 (t · c); see discussion
- 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
- (17 more...)
Articles to be split
- 26 Sep 2024 – The Untitled Space (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Fashionista345 (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Sep 2024 – Business court (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ost316 (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Sep 2024 – 3Blue1Brown (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 196.179.6.121 (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Sep 2024 – Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Andelsa (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
- (13 more...)