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@ComplexRational: Thanks for letting me know! So, how do I "refer to facts and interpretations verified in reliable, reputable print or online sources or in other reliable media." What counts as reliable?Ȝeſtikl (talk) 20:29, 9 August 2019 (UTC)
In general, a source is considered reliable when it is published after being refereed or fact-checked. Usually, reference books and scientific journal articles, as well as certain websites whose credibiliy can be verified, are considered reliable; WP:SOURCE gives a more comprehensive overview of what is generally accepted. As such, it so happens that many of the sources cited in the americium article fit into one of these categories.
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@Geolodus: Ok. I created it because there was a disambig that pointed to it. Should I get rid of the disambig link? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ȝeſtikl (talkcontribs) 20:04, 3 September 2019 (UTC)
Probably, until a referenced article on the subject exists. Geolodus (talk) 17:58, 4 September 2019 (UTC)

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@Shaun: Hi, Shaun. I went through WP:NOT but I didn’t find what I did wrong with adding a zip code. Could you please clarify? Thank you. Ȝeſtikl (talk) 10:56, 30 September 2019 (UTC)

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Thanks for cleaning this up--are you going to continue with rest of the draft, or else I will deal with it. but you're much more qualified. DGG ( talk ) 06:20, 5 November 2019 (UTC)

@DGG: Yes, I have been planning to, but didn’t have much time recently. Any help is appreciated. :) Ȝeſtikl (t c e) 10:45, 5 November 2019 (UTC)

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