User:Ryan McGrady/resources/finding an article

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With articles already out there, how are you supposed to find a topic that hasn't already been covered? Below are some resources to help you. With 800-1000 new articles created every single day, it's certainly doable.


 * Requested articles
 * Requested articles - categorized list of articles people have requested
 * Most wanted articles lists the most commonly linked to pages that don't exist


 * Lists of notable topics that may not already have an article
 * WikiProject Missing encyclopedic articles - goes through other encyclopedias and reference works to find topics they cover that do not have a corresponding article on Wikipedia. Lots of potentials which will mostly satisfy notability requirements.
 * National Register of Historic Places listings in North Carolina - It's very rare that something listed on the National Register of Historic Places wouldn't be considered notable. I've linked to the listings of North Carolina here since it seems most likely to include places you may already know something about, but through that page (or through Google) you should be able to access lists for all 50 states.


 * Stubs
 * Category:Stub categories is a categorized list of stubs (very short articles that could use elaboration)
 * Category:Top-level_stub_categories
 * Most wanted stubs functions like the Most Wanted Articles list, but is for stubs not non-existent pages


 * Other ideas
 * You could also find an appropriate WikiProject or WikiPortal. These are specialized groups or content hubs who maintain lists of certain types of articles.
 * Directory of WikiProjects
 * List of portals
 * for example: WikiProject Media