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Funding and Sustainability Challenges Facing Wikinews
Wikinews survives on volunteers and shared infrastructure, but faces declining contributors, no funding, and low public awareness. Can open journalism thrive without pay or support?
Wikimedia Foundation's Tech Team: Infrastructure and Development
The Wikimedia Foundation's tech team maintains Wikipedia's massive infrastructure using open-source tools, volunteer contributions, and a philosophy of stability over speed - all without ads or corporate funding.
Reliable Secondary Sources vs Primary Sources on Wikipedia: When to Use Each
Learn when to use primary versus secondary sources on Wikipedia to make reliable edits. Understand why secondary sources are preferred and how to avoid common mistakes that get your changes reverted.
Public Perception of Wikipedia vs Emerging AI Encyclopedias in Surveys
Surveys show people still trust Wikipedia more than AI encyclopedias for accurate information, despite faster AI answers. Transparency, source verification, and human editing keep Wikipedia ahead.
Due Weight on Wikipedia: How to Balance Majority and Minority Views in Articles
Wikipedia's due weight policy ensures articles reflect the real balance of evidence from reliable sources-not popularity or personal bias. Learn how to fairly represent majority and minority views without misleading readers.
Wikipedia Guidelines vs Policies: How the Hierarchy Actually Works
Wikipedia's rules aren't random-policies are mandatory, guidelines are advice, and essays are opinions. Learn how the hierarchy keeps Wikipedia reliable and how to edit without getting blocked.
CC BY-SA Licensing on Wikipedia: How Versioning, Compatibility, and Reuse Work
Wikipedia's CC BY-SA license lets anyone reuse its content for free, as long as credit is given and changes are shared under the same terms. Learn how versioning, compatibility, and reuse rules work in practice.
AI as Editor-in-Chief: Risks of Algorithmic Control in Encyclopedias
AI is increasingly used to edit encyclopedias like Wikipedia, but algorithmic control risks erasing marginalized knowledge and freezing bias into the record. Human oversight is still essential.
Watchlist Power Tips for Active Wikipedia Editors
Learn how to use Wikipedia's watchlist effectively to track edits, catch vandalism, and improve article quality with smart filtering, daily habits, and cleanup routines for active editors.
Fact-Checking Using Wikipedia: Best Practices for Journalists
Wikipedia is not a source-but for journalists, it’s a powerful tool to find verified facts. Learn how to use citations, avoid pitfalls, and turn Wikipedia into a gateway to real evidence.
How to Handle Harassment Off-Wiki That Affects Your Wikipedia Editing
Off-wiki harassment targeting Wikipedia editors is rising. Learn how to recognize, report, and protect yourself from threats that spill beyond the site-so you can keep editing safely.
Challenges Journalists Face When Using Wikipedia as a Primary Source
Journalists often rely on Wikipedia for quick facts, but using it as a primary source risks spreading misinformation. Learn why it's dangerous and how to use it responsibly.
