User talk:Krizmania

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FMI Corporation
Ok, now that you have an account ste up, I have undeleted the article and moved to your userspace. This means you can work on it but it is not going to show up in the main encyclopedia (mainspace). Once it is fixed, I will move it back out for you. The link to the article is User:Krizmania/FMI Corporation. Let me know how you are coming and how I can help. Read the article WP:NPOV for help. JodyBtalk 21:10, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

Thank you, Jody. I've just returned home from spending Christmas with my family and will work on it tomorrow when I'm back in the office. Krizmania (talk) 02:11, 29 December 2008 (UTC)

Hi Jody,

I made some changes that I thought could have been viewed as unbiased. Can you take a look and let me know if the changes are sufficient, and if not, let me know what else I need to do.

Thank you, Allie Krizmania (talk) 01:45, 12 January 2009 (UTC)


 * Ok, what you need to do is add at least two reliable sources that discuss some aspect of the company. These could be local or regional newspapers, magazines or broadcast outlets. A reprint of a press release is not a reliable source no matter where it is printed. The reason is that unless a company is noteworthy enough for some kind of media coverage, it isn't noteworthy for Wikipedia. Read the article Reliable Sources for help and be sure and ask.
 * Then go through the article and remove the advertising words. For example, you say in the introduction, "FMI was founded in 1953 by Dr. Emol A. Fails, and aims to deliver customized solutions that create value through enhanced performance of companies, teams and individuals by mitigating risk. Its 160 professionals are located in four offices throughout the United States." That really says nothing but PR. Instead you might try, "FMI was founded in 1953 to aid companies in reducing risk. The company is represented by four offices in the United States." You must think like a newspaper writer. Next, gut the section on the founder. The article is about FMI, not him. Mention two or three sentences and move on.
 * Look, we both know that your aim is to promote the company, but you must be prepared to be unbiased. When the article goes to the mainspace it will be mercilessly edited by man including your competitors and enemies. Make sure everything is accurate and well sourced. JodyBtalk 15:03, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

Hi Jody,

I made some changes per your suggestions. How does it look?

Thanks, Allie Krizmania (talk) 03:50, 13 January 2009 (UTC)
 * It's starting to take shape. The introduction is good and the advertising words are pretty much gone. The summary on the founder looks much better. I'm not sure what Joe the Plumber has to do with this and the last source won't come up. I need those reliable sources though. That is so critical. Without them, the article will be tagged and either deleted or put up for community discussion and deletion. Has FMI done something really notable in its field that has been covered by the news media? Awards at industry specific contests are not generally viewed well. JodyBtalk 12:29, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

Hi Jody,

I added some new references, articles that highlight FMI a bit more. The reason for including the Joe the Plumber article was because we were quoted, and although a small quote, I thought something from such a respected publication would show our relevance in the industry. At your convenience, take a look and let me know if they're better.

Thanks so much for your help and insight!

Allie Krizmania (talk) 13:52, 15 January 2009 (UTC)
 * I'm running a little behind but will take a look later today I hope. I just missed the Joe the Plumber thing, I'll look again. JodyBtalk 13:29, 19 January 2009 (UTC)

Hi Jody,

Any verdict on the status of my page?

Thanks!

Allie Krizmania (talk) 13:34, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

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