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This page is to [[WP:DYKTN#nominate|nominate]] fresh articles to appear in the "[[WP:DYK|Did you know]]" section on the [[Main Page]], by a "hook" (an interesting note). Nominations that have been approved are moved to a [[Template talk:Did you know/Approved|staging area]], from which the articles are promoted into [[Template:Did you know/Queue|the Queue]]. |
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This page is to nominate fresh articles to appear in the "[[WP:DYK|Did you know]]" section on the [[Main Page]] with a "hook" (an interesting note). Nominations that have been approved are moved to a [[Template talk:Did you know/Approved|staging area]] and then promoted into [[Template:Did you know/Queue|the Queue]]. To update this page, {{Purge|purge}} it. |
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==<span class="anchor" id="How to list a new nomination"></span><span class="anchor" id="How to post a new nomination"></span><span class="anchor" id="To nominate an article"></span>Instructions for nominators== |
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==Instructions for nominators== |
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Create a subpage for your new DYK suggestion and then list the page below under the '''date the [[WP:DYKTN#article|article]] was created or the [[WP:DYKTN#expansion|expansion]] began or it became a [[WP:DYKTN#good article|good article]]''' (<u>'''not'''</u> the date you submit it here), with the newest dates at the bottom. Any registered user may [[WP:DYKTN#nominate|nominate]] a DYK suggestion (if you are not a registered user, please leave a message at the bottom of [[WT:DYK|the DYK project talk page]] with the details of the article you would like to nominate and the hook you would like to propose); [[WP:DYKTN#self-nom|self-nominations]] are permitted and encouraged. Thanks for participating and please remember to check back for comments on your nomination (consider [[Help:watchlist|watchlist]]ing your nomination page). |
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'''''If this is your first nomination, please read the [[Wikipedia:Did you know#DYK rules|DYK rules]] before continuing. Further information can be found at the [[Wikipedia:Did you know/Supplementary guidelines|supplementary guidelines]].''''' |
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1. Install the user script [[User:SD0001/DYK-helper|DYK-helper.js]]. |
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2. Go back to the article, and choose the "DYK" menu from the "More" menu |
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===Frequently asked questions=== |
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<div style="text-align: center;">'''''If this is your first nomination, please read the DYK rules before continuing:'''''</div> |
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'''How do I write an interesting hook?''' |
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<div style="text-align: center;">''Official DYK criteria:'' '''[[Wikipedia:Did you know#DYK rules|DYK rules]]''' and [[Wikipedia:Did you know/Supplementary guidelines|supplementary guidelines]]</div> |
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<div style="text-align: center;">''Unofficial guide:'' [[Wikipedia:Did you know/Learning DYK|Learning DYK]]</div> |
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{{anchor|How to list a new nomination}} |
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==={{anchor|How to post a new nomination}}To nominate an article=== |
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Enter the article title in the box below and click the button. (To nominate multiple articles together, enter any or all of the article titles.) You will then be taken to a preloaded nomination page. |
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|| <div style="font-size:100%;width:12em;max-width:30%;float:left;margin:2px 0px 2px 0px;border:1px solid #ffcc00;padding:.1em;text-align:center;background-color:#ffff99;">Write the nomination.</div> |
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On the nomination page, fill in the relevant information. See [[Template:NewDYKnomination]] and {{tlx|NewDYKnomination/guide}} for further information. |
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* Not every line of the template needs to be filled in. For instance, if you are not nominating an image to appear with your hook, there is no need to fill in the image-related lines. |
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* Add an edit summary e.g. "Nominating YOUR ARTICLE TITLE for DYK" and click ''Save page''. |
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* Make sure the nomination page is on your watchlist, so you can follow the review discussion. |
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In the [[Template talk:Did you know#Current nominations|current nominations section]] find the subsection for the '''date on which the article was created or on which expansion began''' (or, if a new Good Article, the '''date on which it became a GA'''), not the date on which you make the nomination. |
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* At the {{em|top}} of that subsection (before other nominations already there, but below the section head and hidden comment) add {{tlx|Did you know nominations/YOUR ARTICLE TITLE}}. |
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* Add an edit summary e.g. "Nominating YOUR ARTICLE TITLE for DYK" and click ''Save page''. |
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[[Wikipedia:Did_you_know/Statistics#All-time_DYK_page_view_leaders|Successful hooks]] tend to have [[User:Theleekycauldron/Essays/Assessing DYK hooks|several traits]]. Most importantly, they share a surprising or intriguing fact. They give readers enough context to understand the hook, but leave enough out to make them want to learn more. They are written for a [[WP:AUDIENCE|general audience]] who has no prior knowledge of or interest in the topic area. Lastly, they are concise, and do not attempt to cover multiple facts or present information about the subject beyond what's needed to understand the hook.<!-- Please keep this answer concise! It should communicate only the essentials; it's not the place for your personal niche pet peeve. --> |
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===How to review a nomination=== |
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{{Main|Wikipedia:Did you know/Reviewing guide}} |
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Any editor who was not involved in writing/expanding or nominating an article may review it by checking to see that the article meets all the DYK criteria ([[WP:Did you know/Article length|long enough]], [[WP:Did you know/New article|new enough]], no serious [[Wikipedia:Did you know#contentrules|editorial or content issues]]) and the hook is cited. Editors may also alter the suggested hook to improve it, suggest new hooks, or even lend a hand and make edits to the article to which the hook applies so that the hook is supported and accurate. For a more detailed discussion of the DYK rules and review process see the [[Wikipedia:Did you know/Supplementary guidelines|supplementary guidelines]] and the [[WP:Did you know/Reviewing guide]]. |
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'''When will my nomination be reviewed?''' |
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To post a comment or review on a DYK nomination, follow the steps outlined below: |
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*Look through this page, [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}]], to find a nomination you would like to comment on. |
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*Click the "Review or comment" link at the top of the nomination. You will be taken to the nomination subpage. |
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*The top of the page includes a list of the DYK criteria. Check the article to ensure it meets all the relevant criteria. |
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*To indicate the result of the review (i.e., whether the nomination passes, fails, or needs some minor changes), leave a signed comment on the page. Please begin with one of the 5 review symbols that appear at the top of the edit screen, and then indicate all aspects of the article that you have reviewed; your comment should look something like the following:<blockquote><code>Article length and age are fine, no copyvio or plagiarism concerns, reliable sources are used. But the hook needs to be shortened.</code></blockquote> If you are the first person to comment on the nomination, there will be a line <code><nowiki>:* <!-- REPLACE THIS LINE TO WRITE FIRST COMMENT, KEEPING :* --></nowiki></code> showing you where you should put the comment. |
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*Save the page. |
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This page is often backlogged. As long as your submission is still on the page, it will stay there until an editor reviews it. Since editors are encouraged to review the oldest submissions first, it may take several weeks until your submission is reviewed. In the meantime, please consider reviewing another submission (not your own) to help reduce the backlog (see [[#Instructions for reviewers|instructions below]]). |
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If there is any problem or concern about a nomination, please consider notifying the nominator by placing '''<nowiki>{{subst:DYKproblem|Article|header=yes|sig=yes}}</nowiki>''' on the nominator's talk page. |
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'''Where is my hook?''' |
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===Frequently asked questions=== |
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====Backlogged?==== |
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This page is often backlogged. As long as your submission is still on the page, it will stay there until an editor reviews it. Since editors are encouraged to review the oldest submissions first (so that those hooks don't grow stale), it may take several weeks until your submission is reviewed. In the meantime, please consider reviewing another submission (not your own) to help reduce the backlog (see instructions above). |
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If you can't find the nomination you submitted to this nominations page, it may have been approved and is on the [[Template talk:Did you know/Approved|approved nominations]] page waiting to be promoted. It could also have been added to one of the [[Template:Did you know/Queue#Prep areas|prep areas]], promoted from prep to a [[Template:Did you know/Queue#Queues|queue]], or is on the main page. |
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====Where is my hook?==== |
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If you can't find the nomination you submitted to [[Template talk:Did you know|this nominations]] page, it may have been approved and is on the [[Template talk:Did you know/Approved|approved nominations]] page waiting to be promoted. It could also have been added to one of the [[Template:Did you know/Queue#Prep areas|prep areas]], promoted from prep to a [[Template:Did you know/Queue#Queues|queue]], or is on the main page. |
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If the nominated hook is in none of those places, then the nomination has probably been rejected. Such a rejection usually only occurs if it was at least a couple of weeks old and had unresolved issues for which any discussion had gone stale. If you think your nomination was unfairly rejected, you can query this on the [[WT:DYK|DYK discussion page]], but as a general rule such nominations will only be restored in exceptional circumstances. |
If the nominated hook is in none of those places, then the nomination has probably been rejected. Such a rejection usually only occurs if it was at least a couple of weeks old and had unresolved issues for which any discussion had gone stale. If you think your nomination was unfairly rejected, you can query this on the [[WT:DYK|DYK discussion page]], but as a general rule such nominations will only be restored in exceptional circumstances. |
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{{Main|Wikipedia:Did you know/Reviewing guide}} |
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Any editor who was not involved in writing/expanding or nominating an article may review it by checking to see that the article meets all the DYK criteria ([[Wikipedia:Did you know/Guidelines#Length|long enough]], [[WP:Did you know/New article|new enough]], no serious [[Wikipedia:Did you know#contentrules|editorial or content issues]]) and the hook is cited. Editors may also alter the suggested hook to improve it, suggest new hooks, or even lend a hand and make edits to the article to which the hook applies so that the hook is supported and accurate. For a more detailed discussion of the DYK rules and review process see the [[Wikipedia:Did you know/Supplementary guidelines|supplementary guidelines]] and the [[WP:Did you know/Reviewing guide]]. |
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To post a comment or review on a DYK nomination, follow the steps outlined below: |
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*Look through this page, [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}]], to find a nomination you would like to comment on. |
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*Click the "Review or comment" link at the top of the nomination. You will be taken to the nomination subpage. |
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*The top of the page includes a list of the DYK criteria. Check the article to ensure it meets all the relevant criteria. |
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*To indicate the result of the review (i.e., whether the nomination passes, fails, or needs some minor changes), leave a signed comment on the page. Please begin with one of the 5 review symbols that appear at the top of the edit screen, and then indicate all aspects of the article that you have reviewed; your comment should look something like the following:<blockquote><code>Article length and age are fine, no copyvio or plagiarism concerns, reliable sources are used. But the hook needs to be shortened.</code></blockquote> If you are the first person to comment on the nomination, there will be a line <code><nowiki>:* <!-- REPLACE THIS LINE TO WRITE FIRST COMMENT, KEEPING :* --></nowiki></code> showing you where you should put the comment. |
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*Save the page. |
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*After the nomination is approved, a bot will automatically list the nomination page on [[Template talk:Did you know/Approved]]. |
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If there is any problem or concern about a nomination, please consider notifying the nominator by placing '''<nowiki>{{subst:DYKproblem|Article|header=yes|sig=yes}}</nowiki>''' on the nominator's talk page. |
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===How to promote an accepted hook=== |
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* See [[Wikipedia:Did you know/Preparation areas]] for full instructions. |
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* Hooks that have been approved are located on the [[WP:DYKNA|approved nominations page]]. |
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* In one window, open the DYK nomination subpage of the hook you would like to promote. |
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* In another window, open the '''[[Template:Did you know/Queue#Prep areas|prep set]]''' you intend to add the hook to. |
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** Paste the hook into the hook area (be sure to not paste in ''that that'') |
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** Paste the credit information ({{tlf|DYKmake}} and/or {{tlf|DYKnom}}) into the credits area. |
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** Add an edit summary, e.g. "Promoted <nowiki>[[Jane Fonda]]</nowiki>", preview, and save |
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** change {{xt|<code><nowiki>{{DYKsubpage</nowiki></code>}} to {{xt|<code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>'''subst:'''<nowiki>DYKsubpage</nowiki></code>}} |
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===How to remove a rejected hook=== |
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Revision as of 21:27, 28 February 2024
These are the instructions that appear at the top of Template talk:Did you know, the page for nominating articles to appear on the Main Page in the "Did you know" section.
This page is to nominate fresh articles to appear in the "Did you know" section on the Main Page with a "hook" (an interesting note). Nominations that have been approved are moved to a staging area and then promoted into the Queue. To update this page, it.
Count of DYK Hooks | ||
Section | # of Hooks | # Verified |
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April 19 | 1 | |
April 26 | 1 | |
April 29 | 1 | |
April 30 | 1 | |
May 2 | 2 | |
May 7 | 1 | |
May 9 | 1 | |
May 10 | 1 | |
May 12 | 5 | 2 |
May 14 | 2 | |
May 16 | 2 | |
May 17 | 6 | 1 |
May 19 | 1 | |
May 20 | 5 | 2 |
May 21 | 6 | 1 |
May 22 | 4 | 1 |
May 23 | 1 | |
May 24 | 5 | 2 |
May 25 | 2 | |
May 26 | 3 | |
May 27 | 4 | |
May 28 | 1 | |
May 29 | 4 | 1 |
May 30 | 4 | 2 |
May 31 | 3 | 3 |
June 1 | 4 | 4 |
June 2 | 5 | 1 |
June 3 | 4 | 2 |
June 4 | 1 | |
June 5 | 8 | 6 |
June 6 | 4 | 3 |
June 7 | 7 | 4 |
June 8 | 10 | 5 |
June 9 | 14 | 7 |
June 10 | 4 | 2 |
June 11 | 5 | 2 |
June 12 | 7 | 2 |
June 13 | 15 | 5 |
June 14 | 8 | 2 |
June 15 | 6 | 3 |
June 16 | 8 | 4 |
June 17 | 9 | 4 |
June 18 | 8 | 2 |
June 19 | 4 | 2 |
June 20 | 5 | 2 |
June 21 | 5 | 3 |
June 22 | 10 | 2 |
June 23 | 10 | 3 |
June 24 | 11 | 1 |
June 25 | 13 | 2 |
June 26 | 8 | 2 |
Total | 260 | 90 |
Last updated 23:59, 26 June 2024 UTC Current time is 23:59, 26 June 2024 UTC [refresh] |
Instructions for nominators
If this is your first nomination, please read the DYK rules before continuing. Further information can be found at the supplementary guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write an interesting hook?
Successful hooks tend to have several traits. Most importantly, they share a surprising or intriguing fact. They give readers enough context to understand the hook, but leave enough out to make them want to learn more. They are written for a general audience who has no prior knowledge of or interest in the topic area. Lastly, they are concise, and do not attempt to cover multiple facts or present information about the subject beyond what's needed to understand the hook.
When will my nomination be reviewed?
This page is often backlogged. As long as your submission is still on the page, it will stay there until an editor reviews it. Since editors are encouraged to review the oldest submissions first, it may take several weeks until your submission is reviewed. In the meantime, please consider reviewing another submission (not your own) to help reduce the backlog (see instructions below).
Where is my hook?
If you can't find the nomination you submitted to this nominations page, it may have been approved and is on the approved nominations page waiting to be promoted. It could also have been added to one of the prep areas, promoted from prep to a queue, or is on the main page.
If the nominated hook is in none of those places, then the nomination has probably been rejected. Such a rejection usually only occurs if it was at least a couple of weeks old and had unresolved issues for which any discussion had gone stale. If you think your nomination was unfairly rejected, you can query this on the DYK discussion page, but as a general rule such nominations will only be restored in exceptional circumstances.
Instructions for reviewers
Any editor who was not involved in writing/expanding or nominating an article may review it by checking to see that the article meets all the DYK criteria (long enough, new enough, no serious editorial or content issues) and the hook is cited. Editors may also alter the suggested hook to improve it, suggest new hooks, or even lend a hand and make edits to the article to which the hook applies so that the hook is supported and accurate. For a more detailed discussion of the DYK rules and review process see the supplementary guidelines and the WP:Did you know/Reviewing guide.
To post a comment or review on a DYK nomination, follow the steps outlined below:
- Look through this page, Template:DYK nomination header, to find a nomination you would like to comment on.
- Click the "Review or comment" link at the top of the nomination. You will be taken to the nomination subpage.
- The top of the page includes a list of the DYK criteria. Check the article to ensure it meets all the relevant criteria.
- To indicate the result of the review (i.e., whether the nomination passes, fails, or needs some minor changes), leave a signed comment on the page. Please begin with one of the 5 review symbols that appear at the top of the edit screen, and then indicate all aspects of the article that you have reviewed; your comment should look something like the following:
If you are the first person to comment on the nomination, there will be a lineArticle length and age are fine, no copyvio or plagiarism concerns, reliable sources are used. But the hook needs to be shortened.
:* <!-- REPLACE THIS LINE TO WRITE FIRST COMMENT, KEEPING :* -->
showing you where you should put the comment. - Save the page.
- After the nomination is approved, a bot will automatically list the nomination page on Template talk:Did you know/Approved.
If there is any problem or concern about a nomination, please consider notifying the nominator by placing {{subst:DYKproblem|Article|header=yes|sig=yes}} on the nominator's talk page.
Advanced procedures
How to promote an accepted hook
At-a-glance instructions on how to promote an approved hook to a prep area
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Handy copy sources:
To [[T:DYK/P1|Prep 1]]
To [[T:DYK/P2|Prep 2]]
To [[T:DYK/P3|Prep 3]]
To [[T:DYK/P4|Prep 4]]
To [[T:DYK/P5|Prep 5]]
To [[T:DYK/P6|Prep 6]]
To [[T:DYK/P7|Prep 7]]
How to remove a rejected hook
- Open the DYK nomination subpage of the hook you would like to remove. (It's best to wait several days after a reviewer has rejected the hook, just in case someone contests or the article undergoes a large change.)
- In the window where the DYK nomination subpage is open, replace the line
{{DYKsubpage
with{{subst:DYKsubpage
, and replace|passed=
with|passed=no
. Then save the page. This has the effect of wrapping up the discussion on the DYK nomination subpage in a blue archive box and stating that the nomination was unsuccessful, as well as adding the nomination to a category for archival purposes.
How to remove a hook from the prep areas or queue
- Edit the prep area or queue where the hook is and remove the hook and the credits associated with it.
- Go to the hook's nomination subpage (there should have been a link to it in the credits section).
- View the edit history for that page
- Go back to the last version before the edit where the hook was promoted, and revert to that version to make the nomination active again.
- Add a new icon on the nomination subpage to cancel the previous tick and leave a comment after it explaining that the hook was removed from the prep area or queue, and why, so that later reviewers are aware of this issue.
- Add a transclusion of the template back to this page so that reviewers can see it. It goes under the date that it was first created/expanded/listed as a GA. You may need to add back the day header for that date if it had been removed from this page.
- If you removed the hook from a queue, it is best to either replace it with another hook from one of the prep areas, or to leave a message at WT:DYK asking someone else to do so.
How to move a nomination subpage to a new name
- Don't; it should not ever be necessary, and will break some links which will later need to be repaired. Even if you change the title of the article, you don't need to move the nomination page.