http://www.sparkyuonline.com (Basic Electrical Wiring) Here is a short video explaining how to wire a single pole light switch during the rough in process of rewiring a residential home.
You have power coming in and you have a switch leg going out to the light. I also explain that you should leave about 8″ of wire during make to attch safely to the light switch.
Some people make these wires so short it makes it difficult to wire the light switch.
Electrical Wiring-Basic light switch wiring
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