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The Wikimedia Student Editors Program: How Colleges Are Training the Next Generation of Wikipedia Contributors
The Wikimedia Student Editors Program turns college assignments into public knowledge by having students improve Wikipedia articles. Thousands of students now contribute accurate, research-backed content that reaches millions worldwide.
Safety and Integrity Investments: Protecting Wikipedians
Wikipedia relies on volunteers who face real threats for editing controversial topics. The Wikimedia Foundation is investing in safety tools, legal aid, and anonymity features to protect these editors and preserve the integrity of free knowledge.
Proposed Mergers vs Deletions on Wikipedia: How to Decide
Learn how Wikipedia decides whether to merge or delete articles - based on notability, sources, and policy, not opinion. Understand the real process behind content cleanup on the world's largest encyclopedia.
Local News Sources on Wikipedia: How Reliable Are They in Different Regions?
Wikipedia's local news coverage depends on existing media. In areas without newspapers or reliable outlets, local events vanish from the record. Here's how reliability varies by region-and what you can do about it.
Local News Sources on Wikipedia: How Reliable Are They in Different Regions?
Wikipedia relies on local news sources for accuracy, but as local newspapers close, reliability drops. Learn how regional differences affect Wikipedia's trustworthiness and how to verify local news on the platform.
Ethical AI in Knowledge Platforms: How to Stop Bias and Take Back Editorial Control
Ethical AI in knowledge platforms must address bias, ensure editorial control, and prioritize truth over speed. Without human oversight, AI risks erasing marginalized voices and reinforcing harmful stereotypes.
How the Wikimedia Foundation Is Meeting Its Hiring and Diversity Goals
The Wikimedia Foundation is transforming its hiring practices to build a diverse, globally representative team that reflects Wikipedia’s worldwide users - with measurable results and real impact on content.
How Wikipedia Bots Support Human Editors with Maintenance Tasks
Wikipedia bots handle thousands of daily maintenance tasks-from fixing broken links to reverting vandalism-freeing human editors to focus on content quality and accuracy. These automated tools are essential to keeping Wikipedia running smoothly.
Wikipedia as Background Material: The Journalist's Reference Guide
Wikipedia isn't a source-but for journalists, it's one of the most powerful research tools available. Learn how to use it to find leads, verify facts, and uncover stories without ever quoting it.
Trend Reports: Emerging Topics Spiking on Wikipedia
Wikipedia trend reports reveal what people are urgently searching to understand-often before mainstream media picks up the story. From hydrogen aircraft to AI court rulings, these spikes show real public curiosity, not viral noise.
Paid Editing vs. Volunteer Editing: How Models Shape Content Quality and Editor Demographics
Paid and volunteer editors shape Wikipedia in different ways-paid editors bring speed and polish, while volunteers add depth and diversity. Understanding their differences reveals how knowledge is made-and who gets left out.
How WikiProjects Drive Article Improvement and Featured Article Status
WikiProjects are volunteer groups that improve Wikipedia articles through collaboration, sourcing, and peer review - turning good content into Featured Articles that meet high-quality standards.
