Template:Request edit/Instructions

For submitters

1. To request an edit to an article where you have a conflict of interest, go to the talk page of that article, start a new section at the bottom of the page. Put {{request edit}} at the top of the new section, below the new heading.
2. Below the {{request edit}} template add the particulars of your proposed edit.
3. Describe the requested changes in detail. You should include independent sources that support the edits that you are suggesting; if you do not, your request will be denied. Be specific: "add X", "delete Y", "replace X with Y". If the rationale for a change is not obvious (particularly for proposed deletions), explain. Sign your post using four tildes (~~~~).
4. The proposed edit must comply with Neutral point of view, and in particular Due and undue weight, a section of our neutrality policy. The Wikipedia article must reflect, both in content and tone, the body of high-quality, independent literature that exists on the subject in question.
5. It is better not to propose major rewrites of articles or sections of articles where you have a conflict of interest. See WP:COI. The article must include any negative material or controversies found in reliable sources. Good reviewers will look for such omissions. Do not ask that negative material be removed if it is well-sourced and accurate.

For reviewers

1. Do not insert major re-writes or controversial requests without clear consensus. When these are requested, ask the submitter to discuss the edits instead with regular contributors on the article's talk page. You can use {{request edit|D|D}}.
2. Reviewers must make sure that the proposed edit does not violate NPOV, and in particular UNDUE. The Wikipedia article must reflect, both in content and tone, the body of high-quality, independent literature that exists on the subject in question, not only the sources the submitter has offered.
3. Be on the look-out for cherry-picking, for the omission of material or sources, for the misrepresentation of a source's tone, and for the use of source material out of context. Be vigilant about omissions and tone when a paid editor proposes a major rewrite of a contentious article or section of an article.
4. If the edit is reverted, it is by definition controversial, so do not revert back.

Templates

"Template:Edit request" redirects here. For edits to a semi-protected page, see Template:Edit semi-protected. For edits to a template-protected page, see Template:Edit template-protected. For edits to a fully-protected page, see Template:Edit protected.

How to use

1. Create a new section on the talk page, like this ==New section==
2. Add
3. REDIRECT Template:Template link expanded

1. Underneath the template, write out your request, along with any sources.
2. Sign the post using four tildes ~~~~
3. Use the preview button to make sure the request looks the way you want it to.
4. Save

Request options

{{request edit}} = {{request edit/request}} for requested edits. Post on the article talk page, in a thread that describes the edit to be made. The template automatically adds the request to the list of edits requested and Category:Requested edits.

{{request edit|R}} = {{request edit/significant}} same function as {{request edit}} – use for more substantial changes.

Response options

{{request edit|A}} = {{request edit/answered}} for implemented edits. Adds the request to Category:Implemented requested edits. The template also accepts |answered=yes or |ans=yes.

{{request edit|P|[explanation]}} = {{request edit/partial}} for partially completed requests. Please provide an explanation of what was and was not done and why as the third parameter. Adds the request to Category:Partially implemented requested edits.

{{request edit|D|[see below]}} = {{request edit/declined}} for declined request. Adds the request to Category:Declined requested edits.

Declined parameters

{{request edit|D|ADV}} for declining promotional content.

{{request edit|D|V}} for declining content not properly sourced.

{{request edit|D|O}} for articles with obvious omissions that need balance.

{{request edit|D|R}} when changes ask to remove sourced content.

{{request edit|D|D}} to request the editor attempt to discuss with involved editors first.

{{request edit|D|S}} for requests that are not specific enough.

{{request edit|D|T}} for requests that aren't an improvement.

{{request edit|D|C}} this issue has been discussed and no clear consensus was reached.

Please see the list of requested edits at the instructions page and see how you can help!