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Live Interviews: How to Handle Broadcast Questions About Wikipedia
Learn how to handle live broadcast questions about Wikipedia with confidence. Know when to trust it, when to correct it, and how to turn a simple question into a lesson in media literacy.
Using Wikimedia Commons for Research and Teaching
Wikimedia Commons offers millions of free, legally reusable images, audio, and documents perfect for academic research and teaching. Learn how to find, use, and contribute to this powerful open resource without copyright risk.
Five Pillars of Wikipedia Explained for New Editors
Learn the Five Pillars of Wikipedia that guide every edit-encyclopedia content, neutrality, free licensing, civility, and flexibility. Essential reading for new editors who want to contribute effectively.
Wikipedia Editor Behavior Studies: What Really Happens Behind the Scenes
Wikipedia editor behavior studies reveal how real people shape the world’s largest encyclopedia-through collaboration, conflict, and quiet dedication. Learn what drives edits, why some articles thrive, and how anyone can contribute.
How Wikipedia, Wikidata, and External APIs Work Together to Build the Future of Knowledge
Wikipedia, Wikidata, and external APIs form a connected system that powers modern search, AI, and research. Learn how these tools work together to create a smarter, more accurate web of knowledge.
How Interlanguage Links Connect Wikipedia Editions Around the World
Interlanguage links connect Wikipedia's 300+ language editions, letting users access the same topic in different languages. These links rely on volunteer editors and Wikidata to stay accurate and up to date.
How to Handle Rumors and Unconfirmed Reports on Wikipedia
Learn how Wikipedia handles rumors and unconfirmed reports, why they're removed quickly, and how you can help prevent false information from spreading on the world's largest encyclopedia.
Source Reliability Tables: How to Evaluate Outlets for Wikipedia
Learn how Wikipedia editors evaluate sources using reliability tables to ensure accuracy. Understand what makes a source trustworthy and how to spot unreliable claims.
Localization on Wikipedia: How Dates, Names, and Cultural Conventions Work Across Languages
Wikipedia adapts dates, names, and cultural formats to match local conventions across 300+ language editions, ensuring knowledge feels familiar and accurate to every reader-no matter where they are.
How to Use Wikipedia for Accessibility and Inclusive Teaching
Wikipedia can transform inclusive education by offering accessible, multilingual, and collaborative learning materials. Learn how teachers use it to support students with disabilities, language barriers, and diverse learning styles through real editing projects.
How to Use Wikipedia in a Literature Review Without Compromising Academic Integrity
Wikipedia isn't a source to cite in a literature review-but it's one of the best tools to find real academic research. Learn how to use it correctly to save time and strengthen your paper.
How Wikipedia Handles Self-Published Sources and Blogs
Wikipedia rejects most blogs and self-published sources unless they're written by recognized experts or cited by reliable outlets. Learn why and what sources you should use instead.
