User talk:JohnDarkVampire
I fixed the formatting problem for you - there were a few too many page breaks. Anyway, I found that there were a couple of issues with your article. First off, encyclopedia articles should avoid using "I" or even "the author" - maintain a strict third-person, neutral point of view. Secondly, there are conventions as to the format and sections of a school article - these can be found at Wikipedia:Wikiproject Schools. Hope that helps. Feel free to ask me again if you have any more questions. Nikkimaria 12:23, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
Ta thankyou....... I'll check out the link you suggested
JohnDarkVampire 13:01, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
Notability of Northfield High School
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- Your High school article contained no information of the sort that people would go to an an encyclopedia to read-- And there has to be something to show that it's distinctive. Suggestions: 1/notable alumni if the school has been established long enough--& you should add that date to the page. 2/notable people who may have spoken there 3/ victories in athletic or academic competitions 4/whatever else the school did that got recognition outside your own town.
And there must be a 3rd party source, preferably two--print or web. --even a local newspaper. Do not just rely on the web--the town library will have files of the newspaper, in some format or other, and also clippings files for local events. First try its web site, and then go there and ask for help, saying why you want it--all librarians know about WP I apologize for not having the time to help personally.
but welcome, and see particularly