User talk:Carmeeno

Welcome!
Hi Carmeeno, and welcome to Wikipedia! I've written some advice on editing here for students in Prof. Jackson's similar classes at Longy School of Music which you might find helpful. You'll find it here. If you need help, check out Wikipedia:Questions, ask me on my talk page (User talk:Voceditenore), or place here on your talk page, ask your question, and another editor will come along to help. You might also be interested in WikiProject Classical music and WikiProject Composers. They have various guidelines for articles in this area and talk pages where you can ask advice from editors experienced in writing articles on classical music and related subjects. You'll find these guides particularly useful: WikiProject Composers: Guide to online research and WikiProject Composers: Copyright guidelines. Happy editing and best wishes, Voceditenore (talk) 10:20, 15 February 2015 (UTC)

The Teahouse
Me again. I also wanted to let you know about Wikipedia's Teahouse. It's a place providing great support for new editors. You can ask questions (no question is too basic) and get helpful answers and advice from experienced editors. Best, Voceditenore (talk) 10:20, 15 February 2015 (UTC)

Welcome to The Wikipedia Adventure!

 * Hi Carmeeno! We're so happy you wanted to play to learn, as a friendly and fun way to get into our community and mission.  I think these links might be helpful to you as you get started.
 * The Wikipedia Adventure Start Page
 * The Wikipedia Adventure Lounge
 * The Teahouse new editor help space
 * Wikipedia Help pages

-- 18:08, Monday, April 13, 2015 (UTC)

User:Carmeeno/sandbox
Hi Carmeeno. Unfortunately I had to remove virtually all the content from this draft as a serious and extensive copyright violation from this site and this one. Material which violates copyright cannot appear anywhere on Wikipedia, including user pages and drafts. For basic guidance on how to avoid copyright problems in the future, Copying text from other sources has some good advice for beginners with lots of links to more detailed copyright guidance pages. Please read it carefully before attempting another draft.

As for the topic itself, I feel it is inappropriate for a stand-alone Wikipedia article. The existing section in String (music) is more than adequate for the purpose of succinctly explaining what string boiling is. An entire article on it, especially written as a "How-to" guide would be deleted immediately from article space. You can read more on this issue at NOTMANUAL. I wish I had better news. If you need some help choosing a new topic, let me know or check WikiProject Guitar's List of wanted articles. But whatever topic you choose, make sure you write it in your own words. Best wishes, Voceditenore (talk) 14:52, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

Hello, I am sorry for all of my mistakes, I am simply trying to fulfill an approved idea for my class WIkipedia submission and do so correctly. The final project is due tomorrow, so with only 24 hours left and all of my article gone, I do not know what my next decision should be. Any help on topics and advice on writing a simple, yet appropriate post will be very appreciated.

- Carmine


 * Hi Carmine. There are two things you could do.


 * 1. Write a brief biography of Tommy Jones (guitarist). He's dead, so the referencing requirements are a little less strict than for living people. Make it simple, just some basic information about him and his recordings. See these and this for sources.


 * 2. You could re-expand the string boiling draft in your own words—but no "How to" and no addressing the reader as "you". Make it brief and succinct and then use it to expand the section String (music) with new material/references. The old version of your draft before I removed the coyvio is still available in the sandbox history here.


 * It's evening here in the UK, and I'm about to sign off for the night. Will get back to you with more help early tomorrow morning (UK time). In the meantime, try asking Professor Jackson for a 24 hour extension. Best, Voceditenore (talk) 18:56, 29 April 2015 (UTC)


 * Hi Carmine. It's morning here in the UK. Have you thought about how you want to proceed? I'll be happy to work with you today on whatever path you choose to get your draft into shape by the deadline. Best, Voceditenore (talk) 06:48, 30 April 2015 (UTC)

I have, Dr. Jackson has awarded me an extension. With that time I would like to add to the String (music) section. I am just trying to find sources that are credible (which was my initial problem) and condense my ideas into a meaningful post. I appreciate all of your help, and am open to any more suggestions!

Carmeeno (talk) 18:26, 30 April 2015 (UTC)Carmine

I have added a small amount of information that can be applied to the String (music) section. It is currently in my sandbox. Please let me know if what I have will, work and I will try to find a written Publication for more credibility.

Carmeeno (talk) 18:55, 30 April 2015 (UTC)


 * Hi Carmeeno. There are two problems here. First, the new material you've written is still copied or very closely paraphrased from the sources. See the Duplication Detector Reports One and Two. Close paraphrasing is copying the text and changing only one or two words to synonyms, swapping the order of the phrases, substituting active for passive choice, changing verb tenses, or simply removing some words. It still constitutes a copyright violation. WP:Close paraphrase has guidance on this and how to avoid it. Secondly, you will need to integrate any new material into what is already there. You should not over-write the existing material or repeat information that is essentially already there. I've pasted the article's current section at the top of your draft for you to look at while you're writing. Voceditenore (talk) 17:24, 1 May 2015 (UTC)

Thank you so much, I hope you don't take this as me being difficult, I am just trying to make it happen and you are a great help! By the way my whole class loves you!

Carmeeno (talk) 03:37, 2 May 2015 (UTC)

String Boiling Section Additions
The effects of boiling will last anywhere from two to five days.

A surplus of water boiling in the pot will have no effect on the strings. It is important that strings are completely dry before re application to the guitar. This technique will have no negative effect on the guitar itself, but the shorter the amount of time the strings are kept of the guitar, the better.

Negative Effects of Boiling
When a guitar string is exposed to temperatures such as this, there will be changes with in the various stress points of the string. This could have an effect on tuning and possibly create “dead spots” in the string that weaken the sound.

A potential issue when boiling is the risk of having left over soap scum in the pot. If a pot with this kind of residue is used those minerals may bond to the string during boiling. A solution to this problem is using a bit of alcohol and a paper towel to ensure the cleanliness of the pan or pot..

Carmeeno (talk)