If you have any questions with which I may be able to help, you are welcome to post a message on my talk page. I welcome requests for third opinions and feedback.
I work as a website designer and director of my own company. My coding specialisms are CSS and Javascript, though I prefer not to contribute to I.T.-related subjects.
I mostly create or contribute to articles that relate to my pet subject – motorsport. I sometimes contribute to articles about the Second World War (politics, military tactics and technology, etc.), post-war military aviation and some of the other subjects that are listed on the right. Language is very important, so I often make minor edits to improve grammar, punctuation and phrasing. I also keep an eye open for articles that need maintenance or may warrant a nomination for deletion.
I tend to be a moderately Deletionist Immediatist – I like to see new articles made as complete as reasonably possible, and they must be satisfactorily sourced. By definition, an encyclopædia should be as extensive as possible, but if there really isn't enough to say about a subject, or it cannot be properly sourced, then it doesn't warrant an article. There are many poorly-written stubs that should – and often can – be significantly improved.
Some tips for creating a good article:
- Quality writing - Fundamental things like spelling, grammar, phrasing and punctuation.
- Research and more research - Be really thorough, check your sources, and use citations! Respect notability standards.
- Structure it - Great articles present their facts in an orderly and logical way.
- Follow conventions - Look at similar articles and follow their lead for style and layout. Where applicable, use the right kinds of templates for infoboxes and tables.
- Know what to leave out - Bias, unverifiable content, weasel words, etc. Use the Manual of Style to guide you.
- Seek assistance - Never be afraid to ask for help or advice if you need it. Collaborate with other editors and make use of their knowledge.
