User talk:Barbagallom

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Merrimack College Article
Hello,

I just saw your most recent edits to Merrimack College and changed some of them. All of the information you added was factual, but not everything factual about a subject needs to be added to a Wikipedia page. For example, it is normally assumed that a cafeteria will have both tables and booths--so that doesn't really need to be added. Also, lists of every club and activity should probably be linked to rather than listed on the page. Long lists tend to clutter up a page, prose is generally preferred. It is like how rather than listing every course offered, it would be better to link to the course catalog. Also, it is always good to link to a source when you add new information. 3rd party sources are always preferred.

The best way to familiarize yourself with Wikipedia's standards is probably to spend some time reviewing well written articles. WP:GA has a number of universities and schools listed that have met the "Good Article" criteria. Reviewing these may give you some idea for how to improve Merrimack's article.

Thanks, Qrsdogg (talk) 18:13, 21 April 2010 (UTC)