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For articles that are not sufficiently understandable, the {} template should be inserted at the top of the article. You should put an explanation on the talk page with comments on why you believe it is too technical, or suggestions for improvement. Templates added without explanation are likely to be either ignored or removed.
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If you are connected to the topic, don't write about it. Find another topic instead. Make sure there isn't already an article about the topic. The article you write must include citations to the sources you used. Use your own words to write the article; don't copy from sources word-for-word.
When you find an article that you don't have time to read, print the article to read on-the-go or at a later time. To print an article: 1. Go to the menu bar on your computer. 2. Hover over the file tab. 3. Select print. This will take you directly to a print preview window that will display the article you are attempting to print. 4. Click ...
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman says the site is increasingly a primary destination for search. Reddit is a forum with over a million subreddits tailored to just about any subject one can imagine.
On the Slashdot and Fark websites, administrators decide which articles are selected for the front page. On Reddit and Digg, the articles that get the most votes from the community of users will make it to the front page. Many social news websites also feature an online comment system, where users discuss the issues raised in an article.
Before creating a draft article, you can practice by first editing in Wikipedia's community sandbox your personal sandbox. It's a great way to try out editing without affecting live articles. If you need some help along the way, see our guide to your first article
The contributor guidelines mention that you can write articles related to “any topic you like” so long as it’s interesting, well-researched and in the form of a list of at least 10.