User talk:MULSAlum2008

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Hi, it's always nice to see a new editor! I saw that you have primarily contributed to the article Marquette University Law School, and I see from your username that you are an alum. Like you, I often contribute to articles about my alma mater. One of the most important things to remember when doing so is that you must write in a neutral point of view. While you probably think that your school is the most awesome ever to be on the earth (you would be wrong, because Texas A&M holds that spot ;)), we can't really let the Wikipedia articles read that way. In a Wikipedia article, we have to write about what independent, reliable sources say.  If the school says that it is great, well, that doesn't count for a lot.  If a newspaper or magazine (like US News) says that the school ranks very well for certain things, that counts for a lot more.  Just be careful with the tone that you are writing in, and make sure that if you use overly favorable phrasing that it is sourced to some entity outside of the university.  Then you should be fine.  Good luck! Karanacs (talk) 19:04, 23 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Forgot to let you know...this eassay on academic boosterism also provides a good explanation of the good and not so good ways of showcasing your school on Wikipedia. Karanacs (talk) 19:08, 23 January 2009 (UTC)