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Longitudinal Studies of Wikipedia Editor Retention and Churn
Longitudinal studies reveal why most Wikipedia editors quit within weeks-and what keeps the few who stay. It’s not about rules. It’s about feeling seen.
Wikimania 2025 Conference Coverage and Highlights
Wikimania 2025 brought together over 2,000 volunteers from 92 countries to shape the future of free knowledge. Highlights include new tools for editor safety, a $12M fund for underrepresented languages, and a firm stance against AI-generated content without human oversight.
Arbitration Committee on Wikipedia: How Contentious Disputes Are Settled
The Wikipedia Arbitration Committee handles the most heated editor disputes, enforcing community rules to keep content neutral and editing civil. Learn how it works, what cases it handles, and why it's vital to Wikipedia’s survival.
How Wikipedia Is Fighting AI Misinformation With New Policies
Wikipedia is fighting AI misinformation with strict sourcing rules, AI-detection bots, and a new transparency policy requiring editors to disclose AI use. It's not banning AI-it's making sure truth still wins.
Science Journalism Techniques for Explaining Wikipedia's Technical Infrastructure
Wikipedia's infrastructure runs on complex servers, bots, and databases-yet most journalism skips the tech. Learn how to explain its real backbone without oversimplifying or misleading readers.
What Triggers Massive Wikipedia Traffic During COVID-19-Style Surges
Wikipedia sees massive traffic spikes during health crises and emergencies because people turn to it for clear, reliable answers when fear and uncertainty rise. It outperforms official sites with faster updates, plain language, and global access.
Reliable Sources Noticeboard: How Community Decisions Shape Source Quality
The Reliable Sources Noticeboard is Wikipedia's community-driven system for evaluating source quality. Learn how volunteers decide what sources are trustworthy-and why it matters for everyone who uses online information.
How to Use Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses on Wikipedia
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are the most reliable sources for Wikipedia edits. Learn how to find, cite, and use them to improve accuracy on medical, scientific, and environmental topics.
Podcast Journalism About Wikipedia: How Stories Are Built from Edit Wars, Bias, and Hidden Histories
Podcast journalism is uncovering the hidden battles behind Wikipedia’s edits - from bias and anonymity to cultural erasure. Learn how stories are shaped by edit wars, ethics, and who gets to define truth.
Good Article Nominations on Wikipedia: Criteria and Common Pitfalls
Learn the real criteria for Wikipedia Good Article nominations and avoid the common mistakes that cause most submissions to fail. Get practical tips to improve your article and increase your chances of success.
How Users Navigate Wikipedia: Understanding Traffic Flows and Redirect Patterns
Wikipedia handles over a billion redirects daily, shaping how users find and move between articles. Learn how redirect patterns influence traffic flows and what they reveal about human search behavior.
The Next Generation of Volunteers: What Drives Them and How to Onboard Them Right
The next generation of volunteers seeks purpose, skill-building, and real impact-not just good intentions. Learn how modern onboarding and technology are transforming volunteer engagement.
