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# '''Find and add [[Wikipedia:Identifying reliable sources|reliable sources]]''' – It is most important that sources demonstrating the notability of a subject are added when they are found. Do it properly, using the correct citation templates.

# '''Add [[Wikipedia:WikiProject|WikiProjects]]''' – Look at thean article's talk page to see if anyone has added appropriate [[:Category:WikiProject banners|WikiProject banners]] to the article. WikiProject banners help draw attention to articles from editors who are interested in the subject. You don't need anyone's permission to add a relevant WikiProject banner to an article talk page.

# '''Solicit WikiProject support''' – Many articles needing rescue merely need attention from an [[Wikipedia:Expert editors|expert]] on the subject. A short note on a WikiProject talk page seeking expert attention can bring remarkable results fast.

# '''Take the time to Strengthen the [[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Lead section|Lead section]]''' – The Lead sets the tone for the rest of thean article. Take the time to rewrite the lead so that the article title and the contents of the article are in sync. Nothing detracts from an otherwise notable subject, than a lead that doesn't do a good job conveying what the article is about.

# '''[[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/LinkingCleanup|WikifyClean-up]] the article''' –articles - If an article about an otherwise notable subject has a bunch of unorganized content on the page, it is best to clean it up on the spot and bring into line with the [[Wikipedia:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]. TurnSome examples of clean-up include copy editing, [[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Linking|wikifying]] (adding internal links, interwiki links and external links), correcting spelling, grammar and typographical errors, converting poorly formatted references intowith proper citation templates. and Addadding relevant sections.

# '''Add [[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Infoboxes|Infoboxes]], [[Wikipedia:Categories, lists, and navigation templates#Navigation templates|Navigation Templates]] and sidebars''' – If appropriate and they are not there, add and complete as much as possible the appropriate infobox. Add relevant navigation templates.

# '''Eliminate [[Wikipedia:Orphan|orphaned]] articles''' – Link and cross-reference the article with other articles, lists and categories. Make sure the article appears in the appropriate ''See also'' sections of related stuff. Look for sources and content in related articles that might enhance the orphaned article.