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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. ~~~~
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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 2400 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
- 14 Apr 2024 – Cora Babbitt Johnson (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Borg Axoim (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Apr 2024 – Tomás Treviño de Sobremonte (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Jaguarnik (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Mar 2024 – Sans (Undertale) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Greenish Pickle! (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Mar 2024 – 2024 opening of regular sessions of the National Congress of Argentina (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Cambalachero (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Mar 2024 – Descendants of Christian IX of Denmark (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by AndrewPeterT (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Feb 2024 – Biodiversity Impact Credit (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Pinkchiken (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 18 Apr 2024 – Karen Lang (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by AusLondonder (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 17 Apr 2024 – Keller Rinaudo Cliffton (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Ew3234 (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 15 Apr 2024 – Khan Garh Tehsil (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by North8000 (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 15 Apr 2024 – Mark Willis (politician) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Hemmers (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 15 Apr 2024 – Manoj Tiwari (film director) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by CNMall41 (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 14 Apr 2024 – 2024 Alaska Democratic presidential caucuses (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Esolo5002 (t · c); see discussion (10 participants)
- 13 Apr 2024 – BoomCase (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Sadads (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 10 Apr 2024 – Flying (Cody Fry album) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Broc (t · c); see discussion (4 participants; relisted)
- 10 Apr 2024 – Nanotech metallurgy (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Ldm1954 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants; relisted)
- 09 Apr 2024 – Vecteezy (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Dafydd y Corach (t · c); see discussion (4 participants; relisted)
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Proposed deletions
- 17 Apr 2024 – H.E Abdulla Bin Mohamed Bin Butti Al Hamed (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Daniel Martin77 (t · c): concern
- 16 Apr 2024 – Rita Ferrandino (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Anthoth01 (t · c): concern
- 15 Apr 2024 – SuperProfs (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by TheTechie (t · c): concern
- 15 Apr 2024 – David A. Jobes (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Llyoddanxc (t · c): concern
- 14 Apr 2024 – Voters of Tomorrow (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Piggo2020 (t · c) and endorsed by AxisandAlloys (t · c) on 14 Apr 2024 was deproded by Topofthemuffintoya (t · c) on 17 Apr 2024
- 10 Apr 2024 – Buenvenida (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by AllTheUsernamesAreInUse (t · c) was deleted
- 09 Apr 2024 – Mark Willis (politician) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Hemmers (t · c) was deproded by Kvng (t · c) on 14 Apr 2024
Categories for discussion
- 04 Apr 2024 – Category:18th-century Roman Catholic churches in the Canary Islands (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Apr 2024 – Category:20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Aruba (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Mar 2024 – Category:19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in New Caledonia (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Mar 2024 – Category:19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Réunion (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 18 Apr 2024 – A man has fallen into a river in Lego City (talk · edit · hist) →Lego City was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Apr 2024 – Gorbino's Quest (talk · edit · hist) →Cruelty Squad was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Apr 2024 – Oncotype DX Colon Cancer Assay (talk · edit · hist) →Colorectal cancer was RfDed by Pppery (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Apr 2024 – Freeze, everybody clap your hands! (talk · edit · hist) →Cha Cha Slide was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Apr 2024 – Freeze! Everybody Clap your Hands! (talk · edit · hist) →Cha Cha Slide was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
Files for discussion
- 12 Apr 2024 – File:AnneBoonchuyBlueGemForm.webp (talk · edit · hist) (on Anne Boonchuy) was FfDed by JohnCWiesenthal (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Apr 2024 – File:Amity Blight s2e13.png (talk · edit · hist) (on Amity Blight) was FfDed by JohnCWiesenthal (t · c); see discussion
Featured list candidates
- 28 Mar 2024 – Mid-credits and post-credits scenes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by ZooBlazer (t · c); see discussion
Featured topic candidates
- 17 Mar 2024 – Timeline of the 1991 Atlantic hurricane season (talk · edit · hist) was FT nominated by Dylan620 (t · c); see discussion
Good article nominees
- 17 Apr 2024 – Disappearance of Joshua Guimond (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Atubofsilverware (t · c); start discussion
- 16 Apr 2024 – Larry (Pokémon) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Pokelego999 (t · c); start discussion
- 13 Apr 2024 – Tourism in ancient Rome (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Graearms (t · c); start discussion
- 13 Apr 2024 – You Are in Love (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Brachy0008 (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Apr 2024 – Palworld (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Davest3r08 (t · c); start discussion
- 28 Mar 2024 – Rice-fish system (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Chiswick Chap (t · c); start discussion
- 28 Mar 2024 – Santos Passos Church (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by V.B.Speranza (t · c); start discussion
- 22 Mar 2024 – 2022 Fife Council election (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Stevie fae Scotland (t · c); start discussion
- 07 Mar 2024 – Maui (Moana) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Fieryninja (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Mar 2024 – Physics Wallah (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sohom Datta (t · c); start discussion
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Good topic candidates
- 14 Apr 2024 – Labyrinth (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Apr 2024 – Midnight Rain (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Mar 2024 – Now That We Don't Talk (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); see discussion
Requests for comments
- 17 Apr 2024 – Elliot Rodger (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Shoot for the Stars (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Apr 2024 – Mukokuseki (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Super ninja2 (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 11 Apr 2024 – Eclipses in mythology and culture (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Dan Leonard (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Feb 2024 – Idris Bazorkin (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by WikiEditor1234567123 (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 16 Apr 2024 – Djurgårdens IF Hockey (women) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Djurgårdens IF hockey (women) by Dicklyon (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Apr 2024 – Peter Ashmore (theatre director and actor) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Peter Ashmore (director) by CambridgeBayWeather (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Apr 2024 – Dora the Explorer (franchise) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Dora the Explorer by Vestrian24Bio (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Apr 2024 – Mont-Tremblant Airport (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Mont-Tremblant Airport (disambiguation) by BrandonXLF (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Apr 2024 – Mike Hall (musician) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Mike Hall (bassist) by UtherSRG (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Mar 2024 – The Grudge (2020 film) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to The Grudge (2019 film) by Nineteen Ninety-Four guy (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Apr 2024 – Lee Tae-yong (talk · edit · hist) move request to Taeyong by HoneyKpop (t · c) was moved to Taeyong (talk · edit · hist) by Robertsky (t · c) on 11 Apr 2024; see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 14 Apr 2024 – 2022 Balloon World Cup (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Balloon World Cup by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Apr 2024 – 2021 Balloon World Cup (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Balloon World Cup by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Apr 2024 – Eurosport (Indian TV channel) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Eurosport 1 by SpacedFarmer (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Apr 2024 – Loss functions for classification (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to scoring rule by Biggerj1 (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Apr 2024 – Battle of Kreminna (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Battle of Donbas (2022) by SaintPaulOfTarsus (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Apr 2024 – Tropical Storm Philippe (2023) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to 2023 Atlantic hurricane season by 71.190.208.91 (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Apr 2024 – Tamāra Zitcere (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Tamara Zitcere by Marcok (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Mar 2024 – Lingaa loss issue (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Lingaa by Vestrian24Bio (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Mar 2024 – Pags (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Pag by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Mar 2024 – Amarna Era (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Amarna Period by Kaasterly (t · c); see discussion
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Articles to be split
- 14 Apr 2024 – PAW Patrol (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Rtkat3 (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Mar 2024 – Opinion polling for the next Italian general election (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Braganza (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
- 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
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