User talk:Historyperson99

Athens
Thanks for expanding and referencing the Athens, Ohio history section. Be careful, though that it stays on topic. The paragraphs about the Adena, Hopewell, and Mound Builder cultures are more appropriate for those specific articles instead of the Athens article. The subject of the Athens, Ohio article is the city of Athens and the history section should be thorough but not overly detailed. It helps the reader understand the basics of how the city developed and got to where it is now. While I understand the need for background information, that needs to be limited to stay on the main subject. If readers want to know more about those ancient cultures, they can follow the links to the respective articles. The main point to emphasize is the tribes that did actually live in what is now Athens or at least in that general area, not give details about their background, particularly elements that have nothing to do with Athens at all like the Great Serpent Mound. Also be careful of writing in an narrative style, like "we know..." Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, so the writing needs to reflect that. A more appropriate wording would be "Evidence has shown..." or something similar. Be sure to become familiar with the Manual of Style as Wikipedia has its own established guidelines, styles, and policies in writing styles. If I can be of any assistance, please let me know. --JonRidinger (talk) 04:50, 6 January 2011 (UTC)