User talk:Bgareau

Draft declined

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The reviewer, ChrysGalley, left the following feedback:

This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for academics. The draft requires either:

evidence that the subject meets any of the specific criteria for academics;

or multiple published secondary sources that:

provide significant coverage: discuss the subject in detail, not just brief mentions or routine announcements;
are reliable: from reputable outlets with editorial oversight;
are independent: not connected to the subject, such as interviews, press releases, the subject's own website, or sponsored content.

Please add references that meet these criteria. If none exist, the subject is not yet suitable for Wikipedia.

It looks like none of the criteria of WP:NACADEMIC applies, and given an h-index of 21 that area may well be WP:TOOSOON. Unless he is an elected fellow and it is not mentioned? On the other hand it does appear that the subject is notable under WP:NAUTHOR, given all the reviews. However if that is the case, then it will be important to bring out the content of those reviews to demonstrate notability via independent sourcing. NACADEMIC is presumed notability, so it's often done via primary / non independent sources; whereas NAUTHOR is sourced notability, which is demonstrated via the voice of independent sources, here book reviews.

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ChrysGalley (talk) 18:06, 6 May 2026 (UTC)

Hello, Bgareau! 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! ChrysGalley (talk) 18:06, 6 May 2026 (UTC)

User talk:Bgareau

Your submission at Articles for creation: Brian J. Gareau (May 6)

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