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Your submission at Articles for creation: sandbox (November 15)

Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed. Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reason left by Qcne was:

This submission does not appear to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. Entries should be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources. Please rewrite your submission in a more encyclopedic format. Please make sure to avoid peacock terms that promote the subject.

The comment the reviewer left was:

This is written in an inappropriate way for Wikipedia and needs a total re-write.

Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit after they have been resolved.

If you would like to continue working on the submission, go to User:Leila Mcdougall/sandbox and click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
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qcne (talk) 10:12, 15 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Leila Mcdougall! Having an article draft declined at Articles for Creation can be disappointing. If you are wondering why your article submission was declined, please post a question at the Articles for creation help desk. If you have any other questions about your editing experience, we'd love to help you at the Teahouse, a friendly space on Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there! qcne (talk) 10:12, 15 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Leila Mcdougall, as you seem to be writing about yourself I would highly recommend reading our guidance at Wikipedia:Autobiography.

Let me know if you have further questions. qcne (talk) 10:13, 15 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Your submission at Articles for creation: Leila McDougall (November 19)

Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed. Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reason left by Ratnahastin was:

This submission does not appear to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. Entries should be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources. Please rewrite your submission in a more encyclopedic format. Please make sure to avoid peacock terms that promote the subject.

Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit after they have been resolved.

If you would like to continue working on the submission, go to Draft:Leila McDougall and click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
If you do not edit your draft in the next 6 months, it will be considered abandoned and may be deleted.
If you need any assistance, or have experienced any untoward behavior associated with this submission, you can ask for help at the Articles for creation help desk, on the reviewer's talk page or use Wikipedia's real-time chat help from experienced editors.

- Ratnahastin (talk) 18:35, 19 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Wikipedia Editors,

I am proposing an article about Leila McDougall, an Australian filmmaker, writer, and advocate, known for her work on Just A Farmer. I understand that writing about subjects with a close connection can pose a conflict of interest. Therefore, I want to be transparent about my relationship with Leila McDougall: I am affiliated with her team and have worked on projects related to her film.

I am aware of Wikipedia's guidelines regarding autobiographies and conflicts of interest, and I have made an effort to ensure that the draft is written in a neutral tone, with all claims supported by independent, reliable sources. Here is a brief summary of the notable aspects of her career:

Notability: Just A Farmer has received international recognition, winning awards at festivals like the Buffalo International Film Festival and the Saint-Tropez Antipodes Film Festival. The film has also been featured in prominent media outlets, including ABC News and IF Magazine, for its impact on rural mental health awareness.
Independent Coverage: The article cites a range of reliable, independent sources, such as IF Magazine, ABC News, and Saxton Speakers. These sources provide significant coverage of Leila McDougall's work and contributions.

Key Points of the Draft

Career Achievements: Focuses on her film work, particularly Just A Farmer, and her advocacy for rural mental health.
Philanthropic Efforts: Describes her nonprofit organization, Live Rural, and the impact of the "Mellow in the Yellow" event.
Awards and Recognition: Lists notable awards and recognitions received for her film.

I am requesting feedback from experienced Wikipedia editors to determine if the article meets notability and neutrality standards. If there are areas that need further improvement or additional sourcing, I am open to suggestions and will gladly make revisions.

Thank you for considering this proposal, and I appreciate any guidance you can provide.

Best regards,

Irvin Quinones Leila Mcdougall (talk) 04:01, 20 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Leila Mcdougall. Our first problem here is that your user name is "Leila McDougall" but you state you are not Leila McDougall. This unfortunately breaks our username policy.

Please request a new username by following the instructions at Wikipedia:Changing username.

Once your username has been changed, you need to formally declare your affiliation with Leila. Thank you for explaining above how you are affiliated, you just need to declare that in the format following the instructions here. qcne (talk) 11:53, 20 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback regarding the username and conflict of interest disclosure. I wanted to provide an update:

I have submitted a request to change my username to ensure it complies with Wikipedia's guidelines. It is currently awaiting approval.
I have also added a Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosure to my user page to clearly state my affiliation with Leila McDougall and my intention to propose edits transparently.

I appreciate your guidance and will continue to use talk pages for proposing changes to maintain neutrality and follow Wikipedia's policies. If there are any additional steps I need to take, please let me know.

Thank you for your time and assistance!

Best regards,

Irvin Leila Mcdougall (talk) 07:54, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Many thanks @IrvinQEdits, you've done that all successfully. qcne (talk) 10:01, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your kind response and for confirming that the initial steps have been successfully completed. I greatly appreciate your guidance throughout this process.

I would like to seek further clarification regarding the current status of the draft for Leila McDougall. Are there any remaining issues or areas where the draft needs improvement to meet Wikipedia's notability and neutrality guidelines? I have ensured that all claims are supported by reliable, independent sources and have revised the language to align with the encyclopedic tone.

If there are still aspects of the draft that require adjustment or additional references, I would be happy to address them promptly. Your feedback is invaluable, and I look forward to making the necessary changes.

Thank you again for your time and assistance! IrvinQEdits (talk) 04:11, 22 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @IrvinQEdits.

I've reviewed, with some changes to be requested, see the comment below. qcne (talk) 10:20, 22 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

November 2024

Hello, and welcome to Wikipedia. We appreciate your contributions; however, it appears you may have written a Wikipedia article, or a draft for a Wikipedia article, about yourself, at Draft:Leila McDougall. Creating an autobiography is strongly discouraged – please see our guideline on writing autobiographies. If you create such an article, it may be deleted. If what you have done in life is genuinely notable and can be verified according to our policy for articles about living people, someone else will probably create an article about you sooner or later (see Notable people who have edited Wikipedia). If you wish to add to or change an existing article about yourself, you are welcome to propose the changes by visiting the article's talk page. Please understand that this is an encyclopedia and not a personal web space or social networking site. If your article has already been deleted, please see: Why was the page I created deleted?, and if you feel the deletion was an error, please discuss this with the deleting administrator. Thank you. - Ratnahastin (talk) 18:35, 19 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Your submission at Articles for creation: Leila McDougall (November 22)

Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed. Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reason left by Qcne was:

Hi there,

The draft is in better shape, and here's some more feedback:

- The External Links section is far too long. We only want to see one or two relevant links, see the guidance at WP:EXTERNAL. I think what's happened is that you have duplicated the references as external links. If so, just remove them all other than the Imdb link.

- Notability. The three sources that provide coverage (both ABC ones and the if.com.au source) are all based on interviews with Leila. There is some independent analysis in the articles, but to show a stronger case for notability I would like to see two more strong sources that provide significant coverage of Leila and are independent/secondary to her. They can be interviews, but the interview should take up a small portion of the article and it should mainly be independent discussion/commentary/analysis.

- We'd need a citation for the Early Work section.

- Tone-wise, the draft is better but still has some flowery vague prose which almost feels like it has been written with the help of an AI chatbot like ChatGPT or Copilot? Please don't use them: they don't write in the professionally neutral way that Wikipedia requires.

Stuff like "Just A Farmer has been noted for its authentic portrayal of rural life and the impact of mental health struggles" < who noted this?

"with critics highlighting McDougall’s realistic storytelling and performance" < what reviews?

"film's ability to foster conversations about mental health in rural communities" < is that a direct quote from somewhere?

Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit after they have been resolved.

If you would like to continue working on the submission, go to Draft:Leila McDougall and click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
If you do not edit your draft in the next 6 months, it will be considered abandoned and may be deleted.
If you need any assistance, or have experienced any untoward behavior associated with this submission, you can ask for help at the Articles for creation help desk, on the reviewer's talk page or use Wikipedia's real-time chat help from experienced editors.

qcne (talk) 10:20, 22 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your feedback. I’ve updated the draft to address all points, including external links, notability, citations, and tone. Please let me know if further changes are needed. IrvinQEdits (talk) 13:41, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]