Archive: 2026/08
Wikimedia Strategy Implementation: What’s Changing for Wikipedia in 2026
Discover how the Wikimedia Strategy is transforming Wikipedia in 2026. Learn about regional hubs, governance shifts, and what these changes mean for editors and readers.
Arbitration Cases that Split the Wikipedia Community
Explore the most divisive Wikipedia Arbitration Committee cases, from Scientology to Climate Change. Learn how community governance handles fierce edit wars.
The Fram Case on Wikipedia: Governance Lessons for Online Encyclopedias
An analysis of the Fram Case on Wikipedia, highlighting governance flaws, administrative overreach, and lessons for digital communities. Discover why transparency matters.
Case Study: Pandemic Reporting in News vs COVID-19 Articles on Wikipedia
Explore how news reporting differs from Wikipedia's approach to covering the pandemic. Discover why speed often conflicts with accuracy and learn strategies to navigate conflicting information sources effectively.
WikiProject Open Access: A Guide to Reliable Sources
Discover how WikiProject Open Access helps Wikipedia editors find reliable, free sources. Learn to distinguish quality OA journals from predatory ones and improve article verifiability.
Cross-Wiki Content Translation: Tools, Pitfalls, and Quality on Wikipedia
Discover how cross-wiki content translation bridges knowledge gaps on Wikipedia. Learn about essential tools like the Content Translation Tool, common pitfalls, and quality assurance strategies for multilingual editors.
How Wikipedia Handles Breaking News: Policy and Governance
Discover how Wikipedia manages breaking news through strict policy governance. Learn about the roles of notability, reliable sources, and WikiProject Current Events.
Inside The Signpost: How Wikipedia Interviews Wikipedians and Staff
Discover how The Signpost profiles Wikipedians and Wikimedia Foundation staff. Learn about interview formats, ethical considerations, and community impact.
Academic Citation Practices: When to Reference Wikipedia
Learn when it's appropriate to cite Wikipedia in academic work. Discover how to use it as a tool for finding sources rather than a primary authority.
Querying Wikidata: SPARQL Use Cases for Wikipedia Projects
Learn how to use SPARQL to query Wikidata for Wikipedia projects. Discover practical use cases, optimization tips, and code examples to automate data retrieval.
Sock Puppetry Policy: How to Spot and Stop Deceptive Multiple Accounts
Learn how to identify and prevent sock puppetry in online communities. Discover effective strategies for managing multiple accounts, balancing privacy with accountability, and enforcing fair policies.
Sourcing from Wire Services on Wikipedia: AP, Reuters, and AFP
Learn how to effectively use AP, Reuters, and AFP as reliable sources on Wikipedia. Discover the strengths of each wire service and avoid common citation pitfalls.
