Archive: 2026/01 - Page 9
Desk Research with Wikipedia: A Practical Guide for Students and Researchers
Learn how to use Wikipedia effectively for academic desk research-find credible sources, avoid common mistakes, and build a solid foundation for papers and projects without wasting time.
Editor Lifecycle on Wikipedia: From Newcomer to Admin
Discover how Wikipedia editors evolve from newcomers to admins, why most quit, and what keeps the few who stay. Learn the real path to becoming an admin-and how you can help keep Wikipedia alive.
Measuring Neutrality in Wikipedia Articles Using Text Analysis
Text analysis helps measure neutrality in Wikipedia articles by detecting biased language, uneven source use, and structural imbalances. Learn how tools and data reveal hidden bias and improve reliability.
Designing Explainability for AI Edits in Collaborative Encyclopedias
AI is quietly editing Wikipedia and other collaborative encyclopedias-but without explanations, these changes erode trust. Learn how transparent AI edits can preserve accuracy and public confidence in shared knowledge.
Rapid Citation Management in Wikipedia During News Events
During breaking news events, Wikipedia updates rapidly with accurate citations using verified sources, automated tools, and a global network of volunteers. Learn how real-time fact-checking keeps Wikipedia reliable when it matters most.
How Wikidata-Powered Infoboxes Keep Wikipedia Consistent Across Languages
Wikidata-powered infoboxes let Wikipedia maintain accurate, synchronized facts across 300+ languages. One edit updates every version - making global knowledge sharing possible.
How to Request a Copyedit at the Wikipedia Guild of Copy Editors
Learn how to request a copyedit from the Wikipedia Guild of Copy Editors to improve article clarity, grammar, and readability. Step-by-step guide for editors aiming for higher quality standards.
Naming Controversies on Wikipedia: Place Names, Titles, and Bias
Wikipedia's naming rules for places and people often reflect political power, not just language. From Kyiv to Taiwan, how names are chosen reveals deeper biases-and who gets to decide.
How to Appeal a Wikipedia Ban or Request Account Reinstatement
Learn how to appeal a Wikipedia block, understand why users get restricted, and follow proven steps to get reinstated. Real strategies for resolving editing conflicts on the world's largest encyclopedia.
How Wikimedia Foundation Allocates Its Budget and Raises Funds
The Wikimedia Foundation funds Wikipedia through millions of small donations. Learn how its $142 million budget is spent on servers, staff, and global outreach - and why it doesn't take ads or corporate money.
How to Meet Wikipedia's Featured Article Criteria with Reliable Sources
Learn how to meet Wikipedia's Featured Article criteria by using reliable, properly cited sources. Discover what sources are acceptable, how to cite them correctly, and how to avoid common mistakes that lead to rejection.
AI-Generated Articles in Grokipedia: Accuracy, Bias, and Accountability
Grokipedia's AI-generated articles offer speed and scale but carry risks of factual errors, hidden bias, and no accountability. Learn how to spot inaccuracies and use them safely.
