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User:Pharos/NWC

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Newbie Wiki Workshop , This page will be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Pharos/NWC this version, May 10, 2011

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Writing for Wikipedia

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Stubs! good targets for your first edits

Try to include references!

Other articles for first edits

Engaging in discussion

Wikimedia NYC and NYU class background

Getting Help

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Follow-up

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