Wikipedia:WikiProject Microsoft/Outreach/Newsletter

WikiProject Microsoft Newsletter Issue 01 – July 2013
Project News in bullet points. There is currently a discussion on whether to introduce a "assess article" drive soon to assess the masses of unassessed articles. See here. Please use the template {{subst:JOINWPMICROSOFT}} instead of {{subst:Microsoftinvite}} ~~~~. Note that {{subst:JOINWPMICROSOFT}} signs your post automatically. Latest collaboration article is Zoo Tycoon (series). See below- rewards are at stake! Current Collaboration Article The current article we are working to improve is Zoo Tycoon (series), and the aim for this page is to expand it and add references- there's currently none! The editor that has the most edits and improvements to this page will earn a barnstar of their choice. The second and third person will also earn one, but one that is pre decided. Member News Our list of members includes: Y Dwayne (talk · contribs) (founder, coordinator) Y Jcc (talk · contribs) Y Himanis Das (talk · contribs) Y ANowlin (talk · contribs) Y Untoldpromise (talk · contribs) Y Joe3090 (talk · contribs) N MAS100 (talk · contribs) Y Mike28968 (talk · contribs) Y millermk90 (talk · contribs) Y Google9999 (talk · contribs) N Jowee the Raposa (talk · contribs) Y JoeWang4 (talk · contribs) Y Lprd2007 (talk · contribs) Y Eladkr85 (talk · contribs) Y Codename Lisa (talk · contribs) We welcome Codename Lisa- I was surprised at Codename Lisa's lack of entry to this WikiProject as Codename Lisa is a great contributor to all Microsoft related articles and Codename Lisa is a great addition to this WikiProject. if you haven't already, add your name to the list at Wikipedia:WikiProject Microsoft/Participants.	Issue of the Month Lack of members! Any editor who is working significantly on Microsoft-related topics should be invited with {{subst:JOINWPMICROSOFT}} ~~~~ New members are to be welcomed with {{subst:Microsoftwel}} ~~~~ From the Editor Help is needed for the job of putting future Newsletters together. The present incumbent is finding it difficult to reflect the breadth of the Project, focusing on much the same individuals and articles each month, and has decided to beg for contributions from other individuals. Interested persons need only start working on next months issue to qualify. It really is that simple! If you've just joined, add your name to the Participants section of Wikipedia:WikiProject Microsoft. You'll get a mention in the next issue of the Newsletter and get it delivered as desired. Also, please include your own promotions and awards in future issues. Don't be shy! Lastly, this is your newsletter and you can be involved in the creation of the next issue. Any and all contributions are welcome. Simply let yourself be known to any of the undersigned, or just start editing! Contributors to this Issue Jcc (Lead Editor)
To-do List Here are some tasks awaiting attention: Article requests : Peter Klein (CFO) Assess : Update the classification of articles in Category:Unassessed Microsoft articles and Category:Unknown-importance Microsoft articles. Be sure to add the articles to any appropriate projects. Cleanup : clean-up listing for Microsoft Copyedit : Wikipedia articles needing copy edit in Microsoft Expand : Articles to be expanded in Microsoft Merge : Articles to be merged in Microsoft NPOV : NPOV disputes in Microsoft Orphans : Orphaned articles in Microsoft Update : Articles currently with templates to be classified. Other : * Tag the talk pages of Microsoft-related articles with the {{WikiProject Microsoft}} banner. Help out with articles placed in Category:Microsoft articles needing attention