Wikipedia:Wikiproject Articles For Creation
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 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 1600 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 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
- 09 Sep 2024 – Seed oil misinformation (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Dan Leonard (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Sep 2024 – Myvanwy Rhys (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Lajmmoore (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Sep 2024 – Fedora (short story) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Based5290 (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Sep 2024 – Edward Cruttwell (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Paul W (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Aug 2024 – Anaïs Gallagher (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Launchballer (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Aug 2024 – Actinote zikani (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Sir MemeGod (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Aug 2024 – The Right and the Wrong (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Slgrandson (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – The Book of Longings (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Orchastrattor (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – Great Salt Lake whale hoax (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by OhHaiMark (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – IMAX Melbourne (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Mjks28 (t · c); see discussion
- (10 more...)
Articles for deletion
- 10 Sep 2024 – Basem Al-Shayeb (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Xardwen (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 09 Sep 2024 – Edie Rodriguez (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Golikom (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 09 Sep 2024 – James L. Enos (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Curb Safe Charmer (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 09 Sep 2024 – Skagit Environmental Endowment Commission (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Cassiopeia (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 09 Sep 2024 – Jessica Morse (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by BottleOfChocolateMilk (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 08 Sep 2024 – Dmitry Budnik (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by SafariScribe (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 08 Sep 2024 – Justin R. Begnaud (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by MaxnaCarta (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 07 Sep 2024 – ProtoShare (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Amigao (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 06 Sep 2024 – 1993 TAC Cup season (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Aspirex (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 06 Sep 2024 – Sarah Cheng-De Winne (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Kingoflettuce (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- (38 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 08 Sep 2024 – Brad Farmer (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by 121.44.219.118 (t · c): concern
- 07 Sep 2024 – Muchuu (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Mccapra (t · c): concern
- 06 Sep 2024 – John Miller (Australian official) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Moriwen (t · c): concern
- 04 Sep 2024 – ZERO—The End of Prostate Cancer (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by PeanutFerg (t · c): concern
- 06 Sep 2024 – Almohad conquest of Evora (1191) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Javext (t · c) and endorsed by Srnec (t · c) on 06 Sep 2024 was redirected to Almohad campaign against Portugal (1190–1191) (talk · edit · hist)
- 05 Sep 2024 – Akshata Krishnamurthy (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Mosana2300 (t · c) was deproded by Nnev66 (t · c) on 06 Sep 2024
- 01 Sep 2024 – Hamid Abbasi (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Bon courage (t · c) was deleted
- 27 Aug 2024 – Angelo Ranaldo (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by 10mmsocket (t · c) was deleted
- 27 Aug 2024 – Stealth Key (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Iforgotmyname121 (t · c) was deleted
Redirects for discussion
- 21 Aug 2024 – Australia 2032 (talk · edit · hist) →2032 Summer Olympics was RfDed by Hey man im josh (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Aug 2024 – Glue70 (talk · edit · hist) →Joanna (Kool & the Gang song) RfDed by 1ctinus (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – Sudan (South) (talk · edit · hist) →South Sudan RfDed by 64.229.88.34 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- undated – World's rarest butterfly (talk · edit · hist) →Actinote zikani RfDed was closed
Files for discussion
- 09 Sep 2024 – File:Sigil title screen.png (talk · edit · hist) (on Sigil (mod)) was FfDed by Ixfd64 (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Sep 2024 – File:DezCaughtIt.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Dez Caught It) was FfDed by Gonzo fan2007 (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
- 07 Sep 2024 – Kitab-ı Bahriye (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Rjjiii (t · c); start discussion
- 06 Sep 2024 – Making the Bed (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by MaranoFan (t · c); start discussion
- 04 Sep 2024 – Austin J. Tobin Plaza (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sir MemeGod (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Sep 2024 – Klerykal fiction (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Piotrus (t · c); start discussion
- 30 Aug 2024 – Afonso Henriques Theatre (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by V.B.Speranza (t · c); start discussion
- 30 Aug 2024 – Actinote zikani (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sir MemeGod (t · c); see discussion
- 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
- (16 more...)
Good topic candidates
- 06 Sep 2024 – Fearless (Taylor's Version) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Sep 2024 – The Way I Loved You (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); see discussion
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
- 09 Sep 2024 – Keshi (singer) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Keshi by मल्ल (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Sep 2024 – American Holocaust (book) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to American Holocaust: Columbus and the Conquest of the New World by Hydrangeans (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Sep 2024 – Drácula contra Frankenstein (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein by Andrzejbanas (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Aug 2024 – Joanna of Austria (1573-1630) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Joanna of Austria (Kingdom of Naples) by BarrelProof (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
- 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
- 02 Aug 2024 – Collingwood Blues (2020–) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Collingwood Blues by Robertsky (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Sep 2024 – Hawk Tuah Girl (talk · edit · hist) move request to Hawk Tuah by EoRdE6 (t · c) was moved to Hawk Tuah (talk · edit · hist) by Bobby Cohn (t · c) on 09 Sep 2024; see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – Sudzha (river) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Sudzha River by Andrewa (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – Lifetimes (Katy Perry song) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Lifetimes (song) by Is it Juan? (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- (5 more...)
Articles to be merged
- 07 Sep 2024 – Bill Cipher (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of Gravity Falls characters by Pokelego999 (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Sep 2024 – List of Vega launches (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Vega (rocket) by RickyCourtney (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
- 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
- 12 Jul 2024 – Transition (literary journal) (1948–1950) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Transition (literary journal) (1927-1938) by Randykitty (t · c); see discussion
- (25 more...)
Articles to be split
- 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
- 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
- (11 more...)