User:Davidwr/Simple steps to writing an acceptable draft

Simple steps to writing an acceptable draft

 * 1) Learn what WP:Notability is as Wikipedia defines it.
 * 2) Pick a topic that IS notable.  If you aren't sure, pick another topic.
 * 3) Familiarize yourself with Wikipedia's policies at guidelines.  At a minimum, read the "in a nutshell" at the top of each one and skim all of the policies.
 * 4) Familiarize yourself with Wikipedia's manual of style, or at least skim each of the major parts of it.
 * 5) Familiarize yourself with Wikipedia's standards for referencing.  WP:Referencing for beginners is a good place to start.
 * 6) Find reliable sources that are independent of the subject which provide significant coverage of the topic.  If you can't do this, pick another topic.
 * 7) Write the draft.
 * 8) Look over the draft.  If it's not clear which references demonstrate that "reliable, independent sources" have covered this topic "significantly" list them on the talk page.
 * 9) Check again to make sure the draft complies with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines, its referencing requirements, and its manual of style.
 * 10) Submit the draft.  If you don't know how, see WP:Articles for creation.