Wikipedia:Department directory

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(closed down – historical reference)
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WP:RFAR
See also:  
Involuntary mentorship (not the norm)  
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Moving

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WP:RM
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Deletion

Candidates for speedy deletion
CAT:CSD
Articles for deletion
WP:AFD
Categorized AfD discussions
WP:AFDC
Templates for discussion
WP:TFD
Files for discussion
WP:FFD
Categories for discussion
WP:CFD
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WP:RFD
Miscellany for deletion
WP:MFD
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WP:ADD
See also:  
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