Clovermoss

Newbie Central

Are you a newcomer to Wikipedia? Here are some resources that you may find helpful:

• There's this video that explains some of the basics of how Wikipedia works. It's aimed more towards readers than editors, but it can give a decent foundation of some things to be aware of before you start editing.
• The Wikipedia Adventure. This is a very basic (and somewhat eccentric) editing tutorial.
• Do you have a conflict-of-interest? Read this guide. It's also important to be aware of an ongoing scam.
• Category:All stub articles which is organized alphabetically and by topic. All these articles could be expanded!
• This is a tutorial for what to know if you wanted to create an article.
• Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Words to watch – advice on phrasing to avoid when editing
• This page is a glossary of different terms used on Wikipedia that can help you understand what people are talking about if you come across an unfamiliar acronym.
• Wikipedia:WikiProject Council/Directory – this is a list of wikiprojects. Some are way more active than others but it's a decent way to try and find groups of articles that match your interests. I'm particularly fond of Wikipedia:WikiProject Canada and the associated challenge for improving articles.
• This is the perennial sources list, which can be helpful if you're not sure if something is a reliable source. If it's not on this list and you have concerns, try this noticeboard.
• The Wikipedia Library – this cannot be used until you have 6 months tenure, no active blocks, and 500 edits. However, once you meet the criteria, it is a very useful resource. There is also the Wikipedia:Resource Exchange. I have subscriptions to the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and Niagara Falls Review, if you ever want me to verify something for you. I also have access to the James A. Gibson library at Brock University.

Question from ContentCreatorMD (17:00, 14 June 2024)

How do I create a page --ContentCreatorMD (talk) 17:00, 14 June 2024 (UTC)

@ContentCreatorMD: This guide is what you're looking for. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 17:12, 14 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Jackthemall (18:22, 14 June 2024)

How do I make a page about someone? --Jackthemall (talk) 18:22, 14 June 2024 (UTC)

Hi Jackthemall. This page explains how you would go about that. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 18:28, 14 June 2024 (UTC)

Aww

Thank you for believing in me :) Vanderwaalforces (talk) 18:32, 14 June 2024 (UTC)