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  Welcome to Wikipedia!   Hey there, Martha102! I'm glad you decided to register a new account here on Wikipedia. We're always looking for new editors to help improve the project, because believe me, there's always something to be done! Wikipedia often seems very large to newcomers (it did to me, at least), so I've put together this little guide to help you get started. I hope this helps, and as always, happy editing! ''''''' (t//c) 
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Some Quick Tips
 Don't be afraid to make mistakes - Be Bold! That's how things get done, and there is always someone around to help you out if you need it.
 Remember to sign your posts on talk pages, like this one. You can click  this button on your editing toolbar, or just type in four tildes (~~~~) That way, people know who they're talking to and who to go to if they have a question for you.
 Take some time to read a few of the help files, especially if you're new to Wikimarkup. Knowing the basics can save a lot of time and frustration down the road. I've provided some of these pages, as well as some common policies, at right.
 If you ever have a question, there are plenty of places to ask! You can  add the code  to your talk page here, post a question on the talk page of the article you have a question about, or post something on the Help Desk or Reference Desk.
 Check out the ways to get involved below - each of these suggestions are good ways for a new editor to get involved in the Wikipedia project.
 Most importantly, get out there and edit! Thanks again for signing on!
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Important Links to Remember
Wikipedia Tutorial
The Five Pillars of Wikipedia
How to edit a page
Using images on Wikipedia
Important policies and guidelines:
Neutral Point of View, or ""NPOV""
Verifiability
Citing Sources
What Wikipedia is NOT
The Manual of Style, or how to format a good article
Copyright policies (VERY IMPORTANT''')
Vandalism on Wikipedia and how to prevent it 
Assume good faith
Civility and Etiquette Some things you can get started with:
Articles needing cleanup ↔↔ Fighting vandalism ↔↔ Join a ""Wikiproject"" ↔↔ Adopt-a-User ↔↔ Starting your first article ↔↔ The Community Tasklist
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