Wikipedia:Editor review/Pcbene

User:Pcbene
In my never ending quest to make myself a better Wikipedian, I would like to submit myself for peer review. Although I have few edits under my username (I made several hundred before registering), I am sure I have a grasp of the basics. I would like to know if I am making a positive contribution to Wikipedia. Pcbene 19:16, 13 October 2006 (UTC)

 Reviews 
 * Hello there, Pcbene. Here is my review, I hope it is helpful.
 * I notice you have been contributing from May, but started to contribute daily a week ago. You will soon become an addict ;-)
 * I am a little worried about the images you have uploaded. Image:Saint Annes Belfield Seal.gif, Image:Saint Annes Randolph.jpg and Image:Saint Annes Lower Aerial.jpg don't have a license tag. I wonder why the bots did not caught the images yet. Note that, in order to categorize the image as fair use in Wikipedia, you need to use a tag. It is not enough to just state in text. So, I suggest to use logo for the first one, since that is the right license for logos under fair use, and maybe replaceable fair use for the others two. Note that this last tag will mark the images for deletion in a week. It should be trivial to get a free image from the school, just take a pic with a camera, and release the image under a free license. I suggest tagging those images before a bot arrives and marks them with no license.
 * Your summary usage is pretty low, 24% for major edits and 67% for minor edits. While it is true you don't have many edits, you should consider using them now that you are starting, so that it becomes second nature with time. Before saving a page, write in the edit summary a short summary of what you have done, so that others will know what you did before checking the differences.
 * I notice you have done some vandalism reverts. When doing so, I suggest using the different warning templates you can find here. Also, don't forget to use your own signature when leaving a note like here, especially if you are warning someone.
 * About your second reply, while it is fine to ask for people for help about how to deal with vandals, remember that there are established ways of treating them (in example, warning them in their talk pages, reporting them to Administrator intervention against vandalism, etc). Try learning your way through them so that you become independent from those friends. Remember, we need to trust everyone, not just friends.
 * Your work at St. Anne's-Belfield School is pretty good for someone who has just recently began contributing. I suggest to reference as much as possible, as information in Wikipedia must be verifiable through reliable sources. Gaining experience while editing is one of the first things an editor must do, and the fact that your twelfth edit was creating an article is a token of your dedication to the project. I suggest expanding the article using references and then sending it to requests for feedback or a peer review to get more ideas about how to polish it. With some time, the article could be considered a good article or maybe even a featured article. It is good to deal with some vandalism too, so I can just stay to keep up as you are doing. Good luck! -- ReyBrujo 16:17, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

 Comments 

ReyBrujo, thank you so much for your review, it is much appreciated.
 * I think I am already becoming a Wikipedia addict- lots of fun :-)
 * I looked over the images I uploaded, and you are right, I tagged them as you suggested.
 * I will start right now using edit summarys.
 * I have also looked over the vandalism info. I think, while tedious, this may be something I would like to persue. As I am a high school student, I know many people that have nothing better to do than sit around in study halls and blank Wikipedia articles.
 * I'll try and reference the St. Anne's-Belfield School article soon, as well as take some of my own pictures.

Again, thank you so much, Pcbene 19:08, 16 October 2006 (UTC)


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 Questions


 * 1) Of your contributions to Wikipedia, are there any about which you are particularly pleased, and why?
 *  I recently created an article for my school. While it is still a work in progress, I learned quite a bit about the workings of Wikipedia, and I think it is turning into a great article. It is currently, in my opinion, well formatted and structured. I am also proud of my contributions to articles regarding my hobbies, like amateur radio and aviation. I feel a bit of technical expertise can go a long way in refining an article.
 * 1) Have you been in any conflicts over editing in the past 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?
 * I have not really been in a conflict with another Wikipedian, although I have viewed my fair share of vandalism. I feel courtesy and clear communication can help to resove conflicts. Should I get myself into a situation I really felt uncomfortable with, I am friends with several admins who I would not be afraid to ask for help.