User talk:Faithmarie3

Welcome
Hello  and welcome to Wikipedia! I am Ukexpat and I would like to thank you for your contributions.  ''Click here to reply to this message.''  ukexpat (talk) 22:00, 12 November 2009 (UTC)

Replying from help desk
Hi Faith Marie. Many people come to Wikipedia with the impression that there's some central authority which writes articles. Wikipedia is structured very differently than many other institutions which are centrally managed, so that impression is not surprising. But it is WE that writes the articles; you're included. Articles are developed and expanded by someone happening along who is interested in the subject and has the knowledge to make improvements. You seem to be that person. Of course, some editors are brand new, and some are highly experienced, but we're all just editors. So, go to the article and plunge right in (actually, I strongly recommend taking a tour through the Tutorial first, but you get my drift I hope). You stated a whole bunch of facts on Ukexpat's talk page. Go to the article, click "edit this page" at the top, and start writing. List those facts. What is fundamental is that for every fact you list, you should provide a reliable reference which verifies that fact. Avoid saying he's great/accomplished/honored—show it through facts, and be circumspect of adjectives (see, e.g., WP:PEACOCK). I will help you with the methodology of citing sources if you need it. Just do your best.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 23:36, 12 November 2009 (UTC)