User talk:Eckrall

Welcome to Wikipedia!

It's nice to have you aboard. We're glad you wish to help develop this encyclopedia. We hope you enjoy participating in the Wikipedia community as much as we do. As a new contributor, you may feel a little overwhelmed by the sheer size and apparent complexity of this project. But don't worry, it will become easier and clearer as you go. If you feel you need assistance, experienced Wikipedians are available to help you learn the basics and get up to speed. We've included some resources below to help you get started. Good luck and have fun. -- The Wikipedia Welcoming Committee


 * One of the best places to get started is Help:Contents/Getting started.


 * And be sure to introduce yourself at New user log. Meet other beginners, and compare notes!


 * Please sign your name on talk pages using four tildes ( ~ ); this will automatically produce your name and the date.

In case you get stuck, the following people have volunteered to assist new contributors, to give a helping hand and help you learn the ropes:
 * Welcoming committee/members

Even more volunteers are standing by to answer your questions on the following pages. You can usually expect an answer fairly quickly, often within just a few minutes:

--Thw1309 12:35, 6 September 2007 (UTC)
 * New contributors' help page
 * Help desk