User talk:Gdecoster

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Speedy deletion of "Using the Americorps Education Award"
A page you created, Using the Americorps Education Award, has been tagged for deletion, as it meets one or more of the criteria for speedy deletion; specifically, it is obvious advertising or promotional material.

You are welcome to contribute content which complies with our content policies and any applicable inclusion guidelines. However, please do not simply re-create the page with the same content. You may also wish to read our introduction to editing and guide to writing your first article.

Thank you. --  Phantom Steve  ( Contact Me, My Contribs ) 18:24, 8 October 2009 (UTC)

Status and Advice
As reviewing administrator, I think it could be fixed, & I started fixing it, and removed the speedy. I also moved it to the title Americorps Education Award, adjusted the content to reflect the new title, & removed the part for recipients to record their experiences.. We're an encyclopedia, and we contain encyclopedia articles, not how-to information, or forums for participants in a program to comment on the program. If you need further help, see our guide to writing Wikipedia articles.  DGG ( talk ) 18:47, 8 October 2009 (UTC)