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Speedy deletion nomination of Mark Proksch


A tag has been placed on Mark Proksch requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a person or group of people, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is important or significant: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, such articles may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable.

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Proposed deletion of Jeanne Halgren Kilde


The article Jeanne Halgren Kilde has been proposed for deletion. The proposed-deletion notice added to the article should explain why.

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Please consider improving the article to address the issues raised. Removing will stop the proposed deletion process, but other deletion processes exist. In particular, the speedy deletion process can result in deletion without discussion, and articles for deletion allows discussion to reach consensus for deletion. andy (talk) 09:38, 25 November 2011 (UTC)

Greg Fedderly
Greetings 88guy88, I just wanted to let you know that I took a look at your recently created article Greg Fedderly-- It would be great if you could also upload a picture for the related article Alexander Young (tenor).

It's always nice to see users contributing to make Wikipedia better!Amy Z (talk) 17:44, 1 December 2011 (UTC)

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UW-Eau Claire
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 * It is a longstanding guideline for college articles that rankings and other notability statements do not belong in the lede. Examples: "UW-Eau Claire has received high marks...", "Notable alumni include..."
 * Vague plaudits don't belong in any WP article. Example: "high marks" - What's that supposed to mean? Specifics only should be mentioned (e.g., ranked x out of y), with citations to objective, reliable sources.
 * "Currently" - this term doesn't belong anywhere because things change over time. You need to specify exactly when.
 * Although many of the peacockisms have citations, they're citations to UWEC promo literature. That's hardly an objective source. Please read the Wikipedia:College and university article guidelines.
 * Overall, the tone and the cherrypicking of "facts" cause problems with this article. Example: The placement rate of chemistry graduates is not a widely accepted standard for evaluating colleges, and seems like a silly item to include in a WP article about any college.
 * Please read Avoid academic boosterism.

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UW-Eau Claire
It's my alma matter, so I'd be glad to take a look. :) Class of 98. :) --User:Woohookitty Disamming fool! 01:24, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

I appreciate the help! Keep me updated on your findings.

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