User:2NumForIce/Notes/Mentorship boilerplate

My boilerplates for answering questions from mentees and the Teahouse. Made this as I don't like to "bite" newcomers by just posting alpha pasta.

This also works for the Teahouse. Replace mentorsig with teahousesig.

Not related to Wikipedia

Hello @. The "Ask your mentor a question" feature is only for questions related to editing Wikipedia. As this does not relate to Wikipedia, this question will be archived shortly. {{User:ClueBot III/ArchiveNow}} {{subst:user:2nfi/mentorsig}}

Create new article (!COI)

Hello @, creating a new article is a complicated process. Before creating your first article, you should [[Help:Introduction|learn editing and rules of Wikipedia]] and complete smaller tasks at the [[Wikipedia:Task Center|Task Center]].

First, is the subject you are editing closely related to yourself, family, friends, clients, employers, financial or other relationships (having a [[WP:COI|conflict of interest]] or COI)?{{User:2NumForIce/Notes/COI boilerplate|collapse=yes}}

:Before creating a new article, you must make sure that the subject is [[WP:N|notable enough]] for inclusion. Text on Wikipedia must be [[WP:CITE|cited]] by [[WP:RS|reliable sources]] so that information is [[WP:v|v]]erifiable. Also, [[WP:PROUD|an article about yourself isn't necessarily a good thing]], as [[WP:OWN|you don't "own" what you write]] on Wikipedia.

When you're ready to create a new article, go to [[Help:Your first article]], which will guide you through creating a new article. You should go through the entire page before proceeding to the Article Wizard. After creating a new article draft, it will be reviewed by an [[WP:AFC|Articles for creation]] volunteer. Be patient; there are currently {{AfC status/backlog}}, and they are not reviewed in any specific order. In the meantime, you might want to do some [[WP:CE|basic copyediting]] so that the article is more likely to be approved. {{subst:user:2nfi/mentorsig}}

COI editing

Hello @, there are many policies and guidelines when it comes to [[WP:COI|conflict of interest editing]] (COI). Wikipedia strongly discourages COI editing as it could backfire and cause embarrassment, especially if not written in a [[WP:NPOV|neutral point of view]].

Editors with a COI must [[WP:DISCLOSE|disclose the COI]], ''especially if you are being paid'' [[wmf:PAID|per the Terms of Use]], in which case, there is a separate (but similar) [[WP:UPE|process for disclosing paid editing]].

COI editors are strongly discouraged to edit affected articles directly. Instead, use the {{tlx|Edit COI}} template to propose changes to an existing article and [[Wikipedia:Articles for creation|]] for creating a new article.

Before creating a new article, you must make sure that the subject is [[WP:N|notable enough]] for inclusion. Text on Wikipedia must be [[WP:CITE|cited]] by [[WP:RS|reliable sources]] so that information is [[WP:v|]]erifiable. Also, [[WP:PROUD|an article about yourself isn't necessarily a good thing]], as [[WP:OWN|you don't "own" what you write]] on Wikipedia.

When you're ready to create a new article, go to [[Help:Your first article]], which will guide you through creating a new article. You should go through the entire page before proceeding to the Article Wizard. After creating a new article draft, it will be reviewed by an [[WP:AFC|Articles for creation]] volunteer. Be patient; there are currently {{AfC status/backlog}}, and they are not reviewed in any specific order. In the meantime, you might want to do some [[WP:CE|basic copyediting]] so that the article is more likely to be approved.

The bottom line is, [[WP:COI#Why is conflict of interest a problem?|COI editing is just not a good idea]]. COI editing can cause many problems, and there are even [[WP:COVERT|legal consequences for hidden advertising]] mimicking a content format such as a Wikipedia article. If your company tells you to make or edit a Wikipedia article about them, [[WP:BOSS|tell them it can't be done]]. {{subst:user:2nfi/mentorsig}}

Add image/file

Hello @, here are the steps to upload and use an image and other media files:
# Check if the file is free (as in freedom)
#: If you made the file yourself, you'll need to license it under a [[c:COM:L|free license]]. For example:
#:* CC BY—Permits use and modification (including commercially) as long as the author is credited
#:* CC BY-SA—Permits use and modification (including commercially) as long as the author is credited ''and modifications are under the same license''
#:* CC0—Public domain (no rights reserved); permits any use and modification (including commercially), even without credit
#: <strong>Most files found on the Internet are not considered free.</strong> Files that you didn't create must be licensed under a free license or in the [[c:COM:PD|public domain]], either expired, [[c:COM:TO|too simple to be copyrighted]], or the auther released it to the public domain. If in doubt, don't use it.
#: Be mindful of [[c:COM:FOP|freedom of panorama laws]].
#: If you are a copyright holder, published your work elseware, and would like to confirm permission, please contact the [[c:COM:VRT|Volunteer Response Team]] instead of proceeding with the next step here.
# Upload the image to Wikimedia Commons
#: [[c:|Wikimedia Commons]] (or simply Commons) is a central repository of free media files that can be used on Wikipedia, other [[WP:SIS|Wikimedia projects]], and anyone worldwide (like in a presentation).
#: Use the [[c:Special:UploadWizard|Upload Wizard]] to upload files.
#:: You'll need to log in. Use the same username and password as your Wikipedia account.
#:: <strong>Please fill the information accurately.</strong> If you add incorrect information, the file will be deleted.
# Use the file
#: After you upload the file to Commons, you can now use it. Click [[File:OOjs UI icon image-ltr.svg|20px|link=|alt=Image icon]] in the toolbar (you may need to click {{button|Insert}} first), and enter the file name you entered in Upload Wizard, enter a descriptive caption, then click {{button|Insert}}.

You just added a file to Wikimedia Commons! Now that the file is under a free license, anyone in the world can benefit from your file. {{subst:user:2nfi/mentorsig}}