Use this template to populate a newly created Guild of Copy Editors Drive page. It must always be substituted (see copy-and-paste example at the bottom of this page); if it is transcluded, you won't be able to edit the Drive page normally.
The table below shows the parameters that will populate the Drive page with the usual variables. If any are omitted, the Drive page can be edited as normal and the variables added. Omitted variables will not appear in the resulting Drive page.
Parameters
Variable
Notes
|start-date=
Drive start date in any format
The first day of the drive month, e.g. 1 February 2015
|end-date=
Drive end date in any format
The last day of the drive month, e.g. 28 February 2015
|backlog-months=
backlog months
include punctuation and "and" in the template markup
|request-months=
request month(s)
include punctuation and "and" in the template markup
|previous-drive=
previous drive's month and year
full month name and year, starting with capital letter, e.g. December 2014
|this-drive=
this drive's month and year
full month name and year, starting with capital letter, e.g. February 2015
|lead-coordinator=
lead coordinator's username
Use {{subst:User0|Example}} for all coordinator usernames.
{{subst:GOCE-new-drive-page
| start-date=1 February 2015
| end-date=28 February 2015
| backlog-months=September, October and November 2013
| request-months=November and December 2014
| previous-drive=December 2014
| this-drive=February 2015
| lead-coordinator={{subst:User0|Example}}
| coordinators={{subst:User0|Example1}}, {{subst:User0|Example2}} and {{subst:User0|Example3}}
}}
This is an example appropriate for the second half of 2024 with coordinators' names filled in (remember to change other parameters).
{{subst:GOCE-new-drive-page
| start-date=1 September 2024
| end-date=30 September 2024
| backlog-months=May and June 2023
| request-months=May and June 2024
| previous-drive=July 2024
| this-drive=September 2024
| lead-coordinator={{subst:User0|Dhtwiki}}
| coordinators={{subst:User0|Miniapolis}}, {{subst:User0|Mox Eden}}, {{subst:User0|Wracking}}
}}
Drive participants can earn barnstar awards based on the number of articles—and the word counts of the articles—they copy edit. Articles listed on the Requests page count towards your total; these articles are generally higher in quality than those tagged with {{copy edit}}. You will receive a bonus score of 50% over the article's word count for articles that were tagged with {{copy edit}} in , and for articles listed on the Requests page. Awards will be given out once the drive has finished.
The drive is open to all Wikipedians; you don't have to be a member of the Guild of Copy Editors to participate. You must, however, be competent in your use of English grammar, spelling and punctuation. We strongly advise you to read Wikipedia's guide to basic copy editing before you begin working. If you're unsure about spelling, grammar or punctuation, consult the Wikipedia Manual of Style. Skilled use of English is especially important for articles listed on the Requests page.
Drives are under the purview of the Guild's coordinators. The drive's lead coordinator is , who is assisted by . If you have any questions, leave a message on the drive's talk page.
For brief instructions on recording your work, see below. For full instructions, visit the main drive page. Further details can be found on the drive FAQ page.