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Social Media, YouTube, and Podcasts on Wikipedia: Sourcing Standards
Wikipedia allows social media, YouTube, and podcasts as sources only when they meet strict reliability standards. Learn when these platforms can be cited and how to find better, verifiable sources instead.
Wikipedia Recognition Systems: Barnstars, Thanks, and Awards Explained
Wikipedia's recognition systems-barnstars, Thanks, and community awards-motivate volunteers by celebrating quiet contributions. Learn how these informal rewards keep the encyclopedia alive.
How Wikipedia Updates Articles After Major News Events
Wikipedia updates articles after major news events by relying on verified sources and a global network of volunteer editors. It prioritizes accuracy over speed, waiting for confirmation before making changes. This process keeps it more reliable than many news outlets in the first hours after breaking news.
Citation Patterns: How Much Does Academic Work Cite Wikipedia?
Wikipedia is widely used by students and researchers to understand topics, but only a tiny fraction of academic papers cite it directly. Learn why and how it's actually used in real research.
The Challenge of Maintaining Journalistic Standards in Volunteer-Written News
Volunteer-written news sites like Wikinews offer open access to reporting but struggle with accuracy, bias, and verification. Without professional oversight, misinformation spreads faster than corrections.
How to Use Wikipedia Category Trees to Map Beats and Topics for Journalism Coverage
Use Wikipedia's hidden category trees to map journalism beats, uncover overlooked story angles, and build comprehensive coverage without wasting time on random searches.
Wikipedia Traffic Spikes During Major News Events: What the Data Shows
Wikipedia sees massive traffic spikes during major news events as people turn to it for fast, reliable facts. Data shows how journalists, students, and the public rely on it - and why it's become the go-to source for breaking news context.
How Citation Density Affects Perceived Reliability on Wikipedia
Citation density on Wikipedia directly shapes how reliable readers perceive an article to be. More consistent, high-quality citations build trust - even if users don’t read them. This is why editing Wikipedia isn’t just about facts - it’s about signaling accountability.
How to Cross-Post Signpost Stories to Wikimedia Diff: Best Practices
Learn how to properly cross-post Signpost stories to Wikimedia Diff with clear guidelines, formatting rules, and submission tips to reach a global audience and support transparency in Wikipedia's community.
Global Events Coverage: How Wikipedias Coordinate Across Languages
Wikipedia's global events coverage relies on volunteers across hundreds of language editions to coordinate updates, translate facts, and verify information. Learn how cross-language collaboration keeps Wikipedia accurate during major world events.
Wikimedia Grants: Rapid Fund Application Windows for Wikipedians
Wikimedia's Rapid Fund offers small, fast grants to Wikipedians for time-sensitive projects. Learn the application windows, eligibility rules, and how to craft a winning proposal for 2026.
WikiProject Medicine: How to Write and Edit High-Quality Health Articles on Wikipedia
WikiProject Medicine ensures Wikipedia's health articles are accurate, up-to-date, and based on trusted science. Learn how volunteers improve medical content and why it matters for millions of readers worldwide.
