User talk:Smgaynor

Welcome

Hello Smgaynor and welcome to Wikipedia! I am Ukexpat and I would like to thank you for your contributions.

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ukexpat (talk) 18:12, 17 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

University Projects

Before you and your fellow students get too far along in your projects, I strongly advise you and your professor/instructor to read our guidance for school and university projects. You need to be very careful to adhere to Wikipedia policies and guidelines. Please leave a message on my talk page if I can help further. – ukexpat (talk) 18:18, 17 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I don't want to discourage you, but I have grave concerns about Modern Social Statistics of Native Americans - it reads like a term paper or essay which is against WP policies and appears to be original research or a synthesis thereof, which is not permitted either. I cannot stress strongly enough the need for you, your fellow students and your college professor read our guidance for school and university projects and ask at the Help Desk if you have any questions. – ukexpat (talk) 17:40, 21 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

... for writing about contemporary Native American issues. WP is sorely in need of 21st century information about Indian Country! -Uyvsdi (talk) 17:21, 5 November 2009 (UTC)Uyvsdi[reply]

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