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- Thank you, J. Hopefully Septogram will tell me what I am supposed to write.
- AndrewChristian 17:23, 29 September 2006 (UTC)
- What are you interested in? What have you read a lot about? What references do you have easy access to? If you're interested in contributing, but not sure where to begin, consider these things and take a look at our articles to see where they might be improved. Jkelly 18:18, 29 September 2006 (UTC)
- Good Questions. I have made an exhaustive list of the references that I have, including
- ʂ The library here in Washington, DC
- ʂ Internet information sources as accessed with web-browser
- ʂ Periodicals
- ʂ Maybe interview professor at local university?
- So you see that I do not have much, but better than nothing. Any way for us to identify area of :::strongest demand?
- AndrewChristian 20:46, 3 October 2006 (UTC)
- Good Questions. I have made an exhaustive list of the references that I have, including
- What are you interested in? What have you read a lot about? What references do you have easy access to? If you're interested in contributing, but not sure where to begin, consider these things and take a look at our articles to see where they might be improved. Jkelly 18:18, 29 September 2006 (UTC)
- I have to confess, I don't recall asking you to make an account, so I'm not sure what I was thinking you should work on. Me, I just buzz around Wikipedia, looking at things that interest me and sometimes tidying things up. I have yet to create a new article, and only make modifications beyond cleaning links or grammar when it's material with which I'm pretty familiar. Your mileage may vary.
- Septegram 15:07, 3 October 2006 (UTC)
- I see your point. I will try to be bold, but the truth is I feel shy to edit someone else's work. :::Hopefully we will be able to think of an uncharted article for me to begin work on.
- But no ideas yet??
- AndrewChristian 20:46, 3 October 2006 (UTC)
- Sorry; I wouldn't know what to recommend. Why don't you look around Wikipedia for subjects that interest you, or about which you're knowledgeable. If you see a need, go ahead and fill it.
- I applaud your eagerness, by the way.
- Oh, and I have to wonder; when/where did I suggest you create an account?
- Septegram 17:45, 5 October 2006 (UTC)
- AndrewChristian 20:46, 3 October 2006 (UTC)
Andrew, kudos on your first article (that's more than I've done!). For suggestions on how to improve the style, I'd suggest you look at some of the links Jkelly posted at the top of your talk page. Another approach is to look at articles that you find pleasing, informative, and professional and copy their style. Septegram 20:18, 9 October 2006 (UTC)