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This is my very first edit in Wikipedia
Welcome to Wikipedia, DougRM! Thank you for your contributions. I am PatHadley and I have been editing Wikipedia for some time, so if you have any questions feel free to leave me a message on my talk page. You can also check out Wikipedia:Questions or type {{help me}} at the bottom of this page. Here are some pages that you might find helpful:
Also, when you post on talk pages you should sign your name using four tildes (~~~~); that will automatically produce your username and the date. I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! PatHadley (talk) 13:22, 19 April 2014 (UTC)
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You can’t break Wikipedia, but in case you’re still nervous here are some pages that you might find helpful:
I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! Remember, if you are writing on a talk page, please sign your name using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically produce your name and the date.
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ACrockford (talk) 14:31, 2 March 2015 (UTC)
Here’s a useful thing for new articles which have been created – can be amended as needed. Place on the talk page of new articles.
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Editathon article This page was created as part of the Dig It! / Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Women in Scottish Archaeology Editathon in May 2019, held at the Central Library in Edinburgh, to encourage new editors and create missing articles about notable women in Scottish Archaeology. If there are issues with this article, please offer constructive criticism and assistance in improving it, rather than marking it for deletion. Thanks! |
Lirazelf (talk) 09:09, 9 May 2019 (UTC)
These ‘are’ the links you are looking for:
Lirazelf (talk) 09:15, 9 May 2019 (UTC)
A much needed retraction aided by one of our editors, John Hoopes. Doug Weller talk 10:14, 19 March 2024 (UTC)
Hello DougRM! Your additions to Hopwood DePree have been removed in whole or in part, as they appear to have added copyrighted content without evidence that the source material is in the public domain or has been released by its owner or legal agent under a suitably free and compatible copyright license—to request such a release, see Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission. While we appreciate your contributions to Wikipedia, it’s important to understand and adhere to guidelines about using information from sources to prevent copyright and plagiarism issues. Here are the key points:
- Limited quotation: You may only copy or translate a small portion of a source. Any direct quotations must be enclosed in double quotation marks (“) and properly cited using an inline citation. More information is available on the non-free content page. To learn how to cite a source, see Help:Referencing for beginners.
- Paraphrasing: Beyond limited quotations, you are required to put all information in your own words. Following the source’s wording too closely can lead to copyright issues and is not permitted; see Wikipedia:Close paraphrasing. Even when paraphrasing, you must still cite your sources as appropriate.
- Image use guidelines: In most scenarios, only freely licensed or public domain images may be used and these should be uploaded to our sister project, Wikimedia Commons. In some scenarios, non-freely copyrighted content can be used if they meet all ten of our non-free content criteria; Wikipedia:Plain and simple non-free content guide may help with determining a file’s eligibility.
- Copyrighted material donation: If you hold the copyright to the content you want to copy, or are a legally designated agent, you may be able to license the text for publication here. Please see Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials.
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It’s very important that contributors understand and follow these practices. Persistent failure to comply may result in being blocked from editing. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please ask them here on this page, or leave a message on my talk page. Thank you. — Diannaa 🍁 (talk) 20:55, 30 October 2025 (UTC)
