User:EWikist/Adoption/Lesson 5: Articles for Deletion

Lesson 5: Speedy Deletion
The speedy deletion process is a method of getting blatantly useless pages removed from Wikipedia without going through the longer, more consensus-based Articles for Deletion process. For a page to be considered for speedy deletion, two things must happen: One, the page is marked for speedy deletion via a template message, and two, it must meet the criteria for speedy deletion. Here is a table for some of the biggest general criterion for speedy deletion (per WP:SPEEDY):

Now, for articles that may even have a chance at being useful, you should first read Wikipedia's deletion policy. Next, check the article's history to see if it can be reverted to be better, or look for similar articles to merge it into. Use the "What links here" tool (under the toolbox on the right) to see what articles its deletion will affect. Finally, look at the talk page to see if there is already any discussion about its removal.

Once you are sure the article qualifies for AfD, you can nominate it in two ways: Use the Twinkle tool for AfD, or enter the articles address here.

Remember, AfD should not be taken lightly, and many disputes can arise with improper proposals. The same goes for speedy deletion, even though it is, in some ways, easier to handle because the circumstances are much clearer as to whether an article applies or not.

Alright, well, leave a comment on your talk page when you're ready for the next lesson, and, as always, feel free to make a suggestion. Good luck!  EW  i kist Talk 13:28, 6 August 2010 (UTC)