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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 our 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 2500 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
- 07 Apr 2025 – Cave Johnson Couts (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Aaron Liu (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Apr 2025 – Carole Gibbons (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by PrinceTortoise (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Apr 2025 – Murder of Patricia Jeschke (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Jon698 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Apr 2025 – Cory Booker's marathon speech (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by ArionStar (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Apr 2025 – Camellia (musician) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Cathodography (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Mar 2025 – Mitsubishi G6M (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by The Bushranger (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Mar 2025 – Symphony No. 2 (Brian) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by NeoGaze (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Mar 2025 – Avi Yemini (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by TarnishedPath (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Mar 2025 – IDARB (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by RenkoTheBird (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Mar 2025 – Vin Burnham (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by FilmCostumes (t · c); see discussion
- (5 more...)
Articles for deletion
- 06 Apr 2025 – SpellBrite (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Spacepine (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- 05 Apr 2025 – Naked in Manhattan (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Zanahary (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 04 Apr 2025 – Two Autumns in Paris (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Duffbeerforme (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 03 Apr 2025 – Sam Instone (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by UtherSRG (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 03 Apr 2025 – AMP (streamer collective) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Http iosue (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 02 Apr 2025 – Pathankot Campaign (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by NXcrypto (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 02 Apr 2025 – Guy Schwartz (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Brandonac4473 (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 01 Apr 2025 – How It Should Have Ended (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by TzarN64 (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 30 Mar 2025 – Jacky Chou (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Milkywaythegodfather (t · c); see discussion (9 participants; relisted)
- 25 Mar 2025 – Tryon Coterie (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Naraht (t · c); see discussion (1 participant; relisted)
- (13 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 06 Apr 2025 – Soonabai Pestonji Hakimji High School (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Spacepine (t · c): concern
- 03 Apr 2025 – Jocelyn Scheirer (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Thesowismine (t · c): concern
- 02 Apr 2025 – Soongsil University College of Law (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by LibStar (t · c): concern
- 01 Apr 2025 – Telergy (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by JayboTheEditor (t · c): concern
- 30 Mar 2025 – Herefordshire (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Steinsky (t · c) was deproded by Peter James (t · c) on 03 Apr 2025
- 28 Mar 2025 – Levo (company) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Johnlakmovitch (t · c) was deleted
Categories for discussion
- 05 Apr 2025 – Category:20th-century Alaska Natives (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Apr 2025 – Category:21st-century Alaska Natives (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Mar 2025 – Category:Aliko Dangote (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Gjs238 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Templates for discussion
- 03 Apr 2025 – Template:Peppa Pig (talk · edit · hist) was TfDed by Absolutiva (t · c); see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 06 Apr 2025 – Test (upcoming film) (talk · edit · hist) →Test (2025 film) was RfDed by Kailash29792 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Apr 2025 – A story built one word at a time (talk · edit · hist) →Uncyclopedia#Articles was RfDed by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Apr 2025 – Moccasins (internet meme) (talk · edit · hist) →Uncyclopedia#Articles was RfDed by MrPersonHumanGuy (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Mar 2025 – Mike J. (talk · edit · hist) →Running with Scissors (company) was RfDed by Pppery (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Apr 2025 – The Network State (talk · edit · hist) →Balaji Srinivasan#The Network State RfDed by Iknowyoureadog (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Files for discussion
- 05 Apr 2025 – File:Kirk and Newsom ("And, This is Charlie Kirk").png (talk · edit · hist) (on This is Gavin Newsom) was FfDed by Whpq (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Mar 2025 – File:Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Betsy Arakawa) was FfDed by Bedivere (t · c); see discussion
Good article nominees
- 06 Apr 2025 – Details Cannot Body Wants (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Icepinner (t · c); start discussion
- 04 Apr 2025 – Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by IanTEB (t · c); start discussion
- 01 Apr 2025 – This is Gavin Newsom (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Editorthatedits (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Mar 2025 – Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by MCE89 (t · c); start discussion
- 25 Mar 2025 – Daniel A. Gilbert (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Jon698 (t · c); start discussion
- 20 Mar 2025 – Mečislovas Leonardas Paliulionis (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Hwqaksd (t · c); start discussion
- 19 Mar 2025 – Elliot Rodger (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Shoot for the Stars (t · c); start discussion
- 14 Mar 2025 – Sheetz–Wawa rivalry (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Dan Leonard (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Mar 2025 – Hurricane Larry (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Chicdat (t · c); start discussion
- 09 Mar 2025 – Assessment on COVID-19 Origins (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Mr. Lechkar (t · c); start discussion
- (17 more...)
Good topic candidates
- 03 Apr 2025 – Speak Now (Taylor's Version) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Medxvo (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Apr 2025 – Haunted (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Medxvo (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Apr 2025 – Enchanted (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Medxvo (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Apr 2025 – Never Grow Up (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Medxvo (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Apr 2025 – Dear John (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Medxvo (t · c); see discussion
Good article reassessments
- 11 Mar 2025 – Lois Riess (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Tenpop421 (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 14 Mar 2025 – Pop kreatif (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Kaliper1 (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Mar 2025 – Benin Moat (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Vanderwaalforces (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 05 Apr 2025 – Allrecipes.com (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Allrecipes by Justjourney (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Apr 2025 – Anna Sorokin (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Anna Delvey by RachelTensions (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Apr 2025 – Nathan Newman (writer) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Nathan Newman by Rotideypoc41352 (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Apr 2025 – Gringegalgona, Victoria (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Gringegalgona by GMH Melbourne (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Apr 2025 – Tongio, Victoria (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Tongio by GMH Melbourne (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Mar 2025 – Music of Spirited Away (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Spirited Away (soundtrack) by IvanScrooge98 (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Mar 2025 – Music of Howl's Moving Castle (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Howl's Moving Castle (soundtrack) by IvanScrooge98 (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Mar 2025 – Music of The Boy and the Heron (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to The Boy and the Heron (soundtrack) by IvanScrooge98 (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Mar 2025 – Footbridge Network in Tsuen Wan (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Footbridges in Tsuen Wan by Fork99 (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Mar 2025 – Métis (Belgian Congo) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Métis (Congo) by GnocchiFan (t · c); see discussion
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Articles to be merged
- 06 Apr 2025 – Iloilo State University of Science and Technology (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology by Mathwriter2718 (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Apr 2025 – Semboku 9300 series (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Nankai 8300 series by Exp691 (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Apr 2025 – Tropical Storm Dumako (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to 2021–22 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season by Accordthemusician (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Mar 2025 – Effects of Hurricane Helene in Florida (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Hurricane Helene by 75.219.228.189 (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Mar 2025 – House of Rheged (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Coeling by Tipcake (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Mar 2025 – Proprioception and motor control (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Proprioception by LittleBitMoreKSP (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Feb 2025 – Polyglucan (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Glucan by Mykhal (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Feb 2025 – Thermoelectric temperature control (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Thermoelectric cooling by Mrfoogles (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Jan 2025 – List of military engagements during the Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2023–present) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of military engagements during the Israel-Hamas war by Eagowl (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Jan 2025 – Antioch High School shooting (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Antioch High School (Tennessee) by MountainJew6150 (t · c); see discussion
- (13 more...)
Articles to be split
- 27 Jan 2025 – Motohiko Saitō (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by AlphaBetaGamma (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Nov 2024 – 2022 in the Philippines (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by BadEditor93 (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Oct 2024 – Judas and the Black Messiah (soundtrack) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Robertsky (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Sep 2024 – Business court (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ost316 (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
- 06 Mar 2024 – Monster Fest (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Laterthanyouthink (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Dec 2023 – Karate Combat (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by SpacedFarmer (t · c); see discussion
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