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Question from Mosquito16 (01:04, 25 September 2024)

How do I become "an established and registered user,"? --Mosquito16 (talk) 01:04, 25 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Mosquito16, you are a registered user since you created an account, I'm not sure what established means in this context. Our two main criteria for user experience are autoconfirmed and extended confirmed. Zoozaz1 (talk) 13:34, 25 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Sekhert (16:26, 28 September 2024)

Hi Zoozaz1, I'm so glad to have help with editing in Wikipedia. I want to add Lorado Taft to the Beaux-Arts de Paris page under the "Notable alumni" heading. I realize the list is alphabetical, but can not figure out how to add to the list in the correct place. Here's a link to the pg. Thx in advance for your help! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaux-Arts_de_Paris

Sekhert --Sekhert (talk) 16:26, 28 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Sekhert, Hi Sekhert, I've added Taft for you. Zoozaz1 (talk) 19:14, 28 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks so much Zoozaz1.🎉🎉

Probably easier to do that yourself than to explain to a newbie how to do it.

You're the BEST!! Sekhert (talk) 19:53, 28 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Ayema2.0 (18:19, 2 October 2024)

Bro, how do I add a pic to an article --Ayema2.0 (talk) 18:19, 2 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Ayema2.0, in the visual editor you can go to insert and then press images, but you can only add a picture uploaded onto Commons, and if you want to upload a picture there it can't be copyrighted with a restrictive licence (so most photos you find on the internet won't be allowed). Zoozaz1 (talk) 23:09, 2 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Uhmmmm can you simplify everything you just said, cause i don't understand dude Ayema2.0 (talk) 16:13, 4 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Ayema2.0, when you are editing the article you want to add an image to, press the insert button on the top, and then press images and media, and then search for the image you want to add. You can only add an image to an article if the image is on the site Wikimedia Commons, and you can add an image to Wikimedia Commons by uploading it here. You can't upload an image you just found on the internet to Commons, but you can upload photos you took yourself. Once you upload the image, you can then add it to the article. Zoozaz1 (talk) 19:25, 4 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

How do I opload a image to the site Wikipedia Commons? Ayema2.0 (talk) 20:09, 4 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Ayema2.0, You follow the instructions linked above, and here: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:UploadWizard. Zoozaz1 (talk) 20:15, 4 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Nitinmaheta (16:16, 11 October 2024)

I am planning to create a Wikipedia page for Colonel John Watson, notable for his role as the founder of the Watson Museum in Rajkot. Despite his significant contributions, there appears to be no existing page detailing his life and work. I have gathered some reliable sources that discuss his role in establishing the Watson Museum and his broader contributions to the region. --Nitinmaheta (talk) 16:16, 11 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Nitinmaheta, excellent. You can create your draft through WP:AFC. Make sure to read through WP:N, to make sure your sources meet the notability requirements. If you have a conflict of interest, read WP:COI for next steps. Zoozaz1 (talk) 23:16, 11 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from ShaafiJahangir (20:14, 11 October 2024)

Hi Zoozaz,

There are a few changes I would like to make to the Brentwood College School wikipedia page for which I will mention along with evidence from the Brentwood website itself.

change head of school from "Bud Patel" to "Garth Chalmer" (https://www.brentwood.ca/blogs/hes-calm-hes-a-charm-hes-garth-chalmers)

change school postal code from "V0R 2P1" to "V8H 1K8" as shown in the Brentwood page (https://www.brentwood.ca/contact-us)

change colors from "Red and Black" to "Red, White and Black" (https://www.brentwood.ca)

I need help implementing this. I have already put this information in the Talk:Brentwood College School page. --ShaafiJahangir (talk) 20:14, 11 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

ShaafiJahangir, I've converted your edit request on the talk page to a COI edit request. Changing your username does not get rid of the conflict of interest; you still have to declare on your userpage your conflict of interest. Since it's a simple change with sources, someone should get to your request shortly. Zoozaz1 (talk) 23:20, 11 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Zoozaz1, someone did get to it but did not spell the head of school's name right. It is supposed to be Garth Chalmers. Please double check it. ShaafiJahangir (talk) 16:41, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

ShaafiJahangir, I've changed it. Before you do any more edits, though, you must state your conflict of interest on your userpage, otherwise you are violating Wikipedia rules even if you just request edits. Zoozaz1 (talk) 18:10, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I have written my statement. Could you briefly explain why that is? Can I be a permanent editor of this page as I work at Brentwood College School as it is part of my job? I foresee any plans to advertise the brand/company but rather keep the wikipedia page of the school updated. ShaafiJahangir (talk) 19:55, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

ShaafiJahangir, thank you for editing your userpage. You can read Wikipedia's specific policies/rationale on WP:COI; in short, just make sure to request COI edit requests on the talk page of Brentwood College School instead of editing directly, and you'll be fine. Zoozaz1 (talk) 22:38, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Question from MD. ABIR HASAN ASMAUL (09:01, 1 November 2024)

Hi I am abir. How I write a article at Wikipedia? --MD. ABIR HASAN ASMAUL (talk) 09:01, 1 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

MD. ABIR HASAN ASMAUL, Hello, you can follow the process at WP:AFC. Zoozaz1 (talk) 03:11, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Blake Harrison Fan 57 (16:52, 1 November 2024)

How do I make an article? --Blake Harrison Fan 57 (talk) 16:52, 1 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Blake Harrison Fan 57, You can go through WP:AFC and follow the instructions. Zoozaz1 (talk) 03:28, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Drrashmisarkar (20:29, 2 November 2024)

Hello Zoozaz, How do I edit my Wikipedia page and make it useful and relevant? It also appears in medical biographies stubs. --Drrashmisarkar (talk) 20:29, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Drrashmisarkar, since you have a conflict of interest, just write the edits you want to add on the talk page of the article, and make sure to type {{COI edit request}} above the edits you want made. Make sure you also write that you have a conflict of interest on your userpage. Zoozaz1 (talk) 23:35, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi

But I do not have a conflict of interest. Just wanted to add more information. 122.161.52.173 (talk) 03:06, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Drrashmisarkar, if it is your Wikipedia page, then you have a conflict of interest, because you are the subject of the article. If it is not your Wikipedia page, then you can edit it by pressing the edit button on the page and then making the changes you want. Zoozaz1 (talk) 14:19, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Technarest (19:04, 3 November 2024)

is using wikipedia for school essays considered “cheating”? --Technarest (talk) 19:04, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Technarest, If you're not supposed to be using outside sources, then yes, it is cheating. If you're allowed to use those sources, then it isn't, but keep in mind that WP:Wikipedia is not a reliable source. Wikipedia should really only be used to get a general grasp of a topic, or to find other sources that Wikipedia cites that are more reliable. If you do end up using Wikipedia regardless, make sure to cite Wikipedia in your essay. Zoozaz1 (talk) 19:31, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Salt and vinegar55 (18:17, 5 November 2024)

what are some good sites for editing info? --Salt and vinegar55 (talk) 18:17, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Salt and vinegar55, if you want help with editing, see Help:Editing. If you want good sources, see WP:RSP. Zoozaz1 (talk) 22:57, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I am attempting to publish a Timeline, but it has been rejected because "This submission is not adequately supported by reliable sources." The material is from the files of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)--I serve on their History and Heritage Committee--and from IMechE, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (British). I have inserted a good number of references and will continue to add more--along with links to relevant Wiki pages, etc., and will be inviting other members of ASME's committee to do so as well. I had hoped to use this Wikipage to collaborate and provide useful content to future historians.

I have looked at a number of other Timelines and most seem to provide similar support and detail.

Can you provide me with more information on what you would like to see?

Also, is there a convenient way in which I could automatically search through the document for links to other Wiki pages, and insert them? With over 2,000 items on my list, this is a daunting task!

The page has been moved to this site: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Timeline_of_mechanical_engineering_innovation#Nineteenth_Century

Any help would be most appreciated.

@TomahF: I'm not aware of such a tool, unfortunately; one thing I do suggest is going to gadgets and checking the box that turns disambiguation links orange. I would suggest resubmitting it after the disambiguation issue is fixed and more links are added. I didn't notice where it was sourced from originally, so that should be fine. One last thing, though. I noticed that some of your entries are copied word for word from various sites, which has to be changed to avoid a copyright violation. Other than that, the timeline seems good to go. (As a side note, make sure to sign your comment with 4 tildes like that ~~~~.) Zoozaz1 talk 13:39, 4 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your helpful suggestions. I'm finding the automatic insertion of color for disambiguation to be VERY helpful. I am in the process of fixing those bad links. I have also been adding numerous other links to Wiki articles and others, and adding references and some photographs.

Hopefully the page is shaping up.

All the best,

Tom TomahF (talk) 17:40, 4 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]