User talk:MCFoundation/The MasterCard Foundation

The name you have used includes or refers to an organization about which you apparently indent to edit. You must choose another username. As explained in WP:USER, only individuals may edit. When you have a username that is or includes the name of your organization, you imply that you are editing officially, and have a superior right to edit the page. But that is not the way WP works--all editors are considered equal--and your contributions like those of any editor must be justified by sources. I'm sure you do not intend to give such impression, but that's why we have the rule. Therefore, please choose another name. On that user   page, you should say whom you are working for. I shall , As reviewing administrator, I have to block the present account, and delete your user p. also, for it is entirely promotional. Just choose another name, and write a proper article if you can.

A Wikipedia article needs to show notability with references providing substantial coverage from 3rd party independent published reliable sources, print or online, but not blogs or press releases, or material derived from press releases. It also needs to be written like an encyclopedia article, not a press release--don't praise the organization, say what it does.. Don't talk about the overall importance of the subject--talk about what it has accomplished. Remember not to copy from a web site -- first it's a copyright violation, but, even if you give us permission according to WP:DCM, the tone will not be encyclopedic and the material will not be suitable.

Include only material that would be of interest to a general reader coming across the mention of the organization and wanting the sort of information that would be found in an encyclopedia. Do not include material that would be of interest only to those associated with the organization, or to prospective clients--that sort of content is considered promotional. Keep in mind that the goal of an encyclopedia is to say things in a concise manner, which is not the style of  press releases or  web sites, which are usually more expansive. Write in paragraphs, not in outline form. Web pages are often in outline forms--encyclopedias are written in straight prose with normal prose spacing and only normal emphasis.

As a general rule, a suitable page will be best written by someone without Conflict of Interest; it's not impossible to do it properly with a conflict of interest or as a paid press agent, but it's relatively more difficult: you are automatically thinking in terms of the organization wishes to communicate to the public, but an uninvolved person will think in terms of what the public might wish to know. But if you think you can do it right according to our guidelines, do so, but expect the article to be carefully checked for objectivity-- I do not want to discourage you, but to urge you to write a proper article.

For further information see our FAQ about business, organizations, and articles like this and also WP:FIRST.  DGG ( talk ) 15:45, 18 August 2011 (UTC)