Wikipedia:Editor review/Original Authority

Original Authority
I'm quite new to wikipedia, but an existing and experienced wikia user, I just want to help get content to users that need it. Original Authority (talk) 19:07, 15 August 2013 (UTC)

 Questions


 * 1) What are your primary contributions to Wikipedia? Are there any about which you are particularly pleased? Why?
 * My primary contributions are devoted to shows and their characters/episodes, I try to rejuvenate pages in need and provide key information about the article in question.
 * 1) Have you been in editing disputes or do you feel other users have caused you stress? How have you dealt with it and how will you deal with it in the future? If you have never been in an editing dispute, explain how you would respond to one.
 * I've never been in a dispute, but if one was to occur, id most probably watch the episode (if media), and give my opinion, and also take the opinions of others into consideration
 * 1) What do you want to get out of this editor review? Are you thinking of running for adminship? Would you like feedback on a specific area of your editing? Or would you just like a general review of your edits?
 * I'd just like to get a review of my work so far, I'm not running for adminship due to me being a new user with just over 100 edits, id like to spend a bit of time on wikipedia, a few years maybe, and a few more thousand edits, then I'll see.

 Reviews 


 * You appear to be a very new editor, and most of your activity has been in the last few days. That said, your enthusiasm is commendable, as is your ability to get down to work without causing disruptions or distractions.  I noticed that you've created a WikiProject page for the Vampire Diaries; that's a good start.  That said, many of your Vampire Diaries contributions are very detailed.  There's nothing wrong with that, but Wikipedia is a very large encyclopedia, and content should be portrayed from a perspective not too immersed in subject matter.  I would suggest reading this blurb in the Wikipedia Manual of Style; it may seem a little harsh, but could be a useful guide for your future Vampire Diaries work.


 * I also saw that you received a copyright warning on your talk page. Don't worry too much about it; at the same time, be watchful that you don't copy content from elsewhere into your articles.  Speaking of that, make sure that all of your work is notable and reliably sourced.  This means that third-party sources should provide significant coverage of the subject.  When working with works of fiction, you're allowed some leeway; remember, though, not to get too in-universe with your descriptions.


 * You've been invited to the Teahouse - take advantage of it! Ask questions, get in touch with experienced editors, and seek out help when you need it.  I think you should also check out this page.  You can find a user willing to be your Wikipedia "adopter"; he or she will assist you in establishing a foothold here.  After you take advantage of these resources, get to work with content creation and editing.  It's important that you do so, so that you have a good understanding of Wikipedia's focus - creating quality encyclopedic content that anyone can edit.  Once you're familiar, check out Articles for Deletion.  This is a program in which articles not meeting Wikipedia standards are submitted for deletion.  Read a few AfD discussions, and try your hand in one or two.  You'll get a better grasp on Wikipedia policy through doing that.

Good luck with your editing, keep the in-universe policy in mind, and feel free to contact me if you need assistance with anything. I would be happy to help in finding an "adopter" if you are interested in that program, and need help. —Theodore! (talk) (contribs) 04:46, 16 August 2013 (UTC)