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If you're ready to submit the draft for review, click the "Submit the draft for review!" button on the bottom right of that box. I would recommend a quick readthrough to clean up some unencyclopedic language first. Overall, it's a solid draft, but sentences like He taught many, and was generous to his patients and to his fellow man or Doctor Moss believed in helping those who want to help themselves in order to make them more able and resourceful. He wanted ultimately to benefit society as a whole don't quite match Wikipedia's style, particularly when there's no source given. Good luck! Happy to answer further questions. —Ganesha811 (talk) 23:56, 19 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I have revised the article to remove any language that might be unencyclopedic. In that I don't want it deleted, is there a way to get it reviewed before final submission? Thanks Spencergmd (talk) 22:26, 25 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi - I am concerned that I am getting near the 30 day deadline and don't want to have the article declined. The Special Collectons Library at George Washington University is closed while they repair the AC until mid-late August. We can travel to DC when it opens in order to gain some more references, especially the exact source of the portrait photo that would be most appropriate for this article. Is there a way to put this on hold for say 30 days so I can search the archives for a few missing links? Thanks Spencergmd (talk) 20:09, 31 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Hi Diannaa

Thank you for replying to my submission. I have made changes and submitted for review - I was uncertain how to cite the sam esource a second time, so I credited it in the text as it was a large news article about Fred A. Moss about 60 years ago. THere is a book of poetry cited that was self- published in hardcopy. I also turned this into a pdf. I could post this on one of my web pages if that would be more acceptable. Thank you Spencergmd (talk) 20:09, 20 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Please don't add material that has been previously published elsewhere. To do so is a violation of our copyright policy. — Diannaa 🍁 (talk) 21:05, 20 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your submission at Articles for creation: Fred A. Moss (July 24)

Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed. Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reason left by PunjabiEditor69 was:

This submission does not appear to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. Entries should be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources. Please rewrite your submission in a more encyclopedic format. Please make sure to avoid peacock terms that promote the subject.

Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit after they have been resolved.

If you would like to continue working on the submission, go to Draft:Fred A. Moss and click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
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- PunjabiEditor69 (talk) 15:41, 24 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Spencergmd! Having an article draft declined at Articles for Creation can be disappointing. If you are wondering why your article submission was declined, please post a question at the Articles for creation help desk. If you have any other questions about your editing experience, we'd love to help you at the Teahouse, a friendly space on Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there! - PunjabiEditor69 (talk) 15:41, 24 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]