User:Lougie TV/sandbox

Wikipedia is an online information page that serves as a free encyclopedia and it is widely accessible to all. It provides information and definitions of things that we might want or need to know.

Anyone is free to create an article in Wikipedia, there are just steps to follow; first, you should have an appropriate topic. It should be unbiased and notable enough to appear in an encyclopedia. Second, you should get the information of your article from a credible/reliable source. Third, you should know if Wikipedia hasn't published an article that has the some subject as yours. Click Wikipedia search bar to find your subject. Fourth, google your topic to see if it finds a Wikipedia article of your subject. Fifth, you should become a registered user so you can submit an article without first gaining it's approval. Sixth, you can practice writing an article by composing a draft in sandbox. There, you will be able to familiarize with the site's editing tools. Seventh step, type your subject in the search box if you are determined that there are no existing same as yours and you will be redirected to another page where you can write your own article. Lastly, proof read your work and click the save page button if you are ready to publish it. Aside from knowing the steps on creating an article on Wikipedia, I have also learned about the different things to avoid in creating articles. It should It should not be about yourself, family, friends made up word, or any personal matters. There should no promoting of business or product. You can write an article about business or product but only when you write it with neutral point of view, when you have no conflict of interest, and if you are able to find references of a reliable sources that are independent. Wikipedia article is also not created for attacking a person or organization with negative information, Non-notable topics, and a single sentence or only a website links. Those are the things that I have learned from creating a Wikipedia article.