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Handling Living Person Disputes on Wikipedia: BLP Best Practices
Learn how to handle disputes over living person biographies on Wikipedia using the BLP policy. Discover what sources are valid, how to respond to false claims, and why neutrality matters more than speed.
How to Fact-Check Academic Claims Using Wikipedia and Reliable Sources
Learn how to verify academic claims using Wikipedia as a starting point and reliable sources like Google Scholar and PubMed. Avoid common mistakes and build a solid fact-checking routine for research.
Running Wikibase Beyond Wikipedia: Real-World Use Cases and Essential Tools
Wikibase isn't just for Wikipedia. Learn how museums, universities, and cities use it to turn disconnected data into powerful knowledge graphs with real-world tools and practical use cases.
How Wikipedia Handles the Death of Notable Figures
Wikipedia updates death pages within minutes using verified sources and a global network of volunteers. Learn how the platform ensures accuracy, neutrality, and speed when notable figures pass away.
How Wikimedia Prioritizes Features for Wikipedia
Wikipedia’s features don’t roll out like apps-they’re shaped by editors, tested by communities, and built for stability, not speed. Here’s how Wikimedia decides what changes make it to the world’s largest encyclopedia.
Using Sandboxes to Plan Major Wikipedia Article Improvements
Learn how to use Wikipedia sandboxes to plan and test major article improvements before publishing. Avoid reverts, build consensus, and create higher-quality content with proven editing practices.
MediaWiki Software: How Wikipedia Runs Behind the Scenes
MediaWiki is the open-source software behind Wikipedia, built to handle millions of edits and users. Learn how it works, why it's different from other platforms, and how you can use it yourself.
Fact Sheets and Media Kits: How to Explain Wikipedia to Journalists
Learn how to give journalists the tools they need to understand Wikipedia’s real structure-fact sheets, media kits, and practical guides that turn misconceptions into trusted sourcing.
Regulatory Pressures: How Content Moderation Rules Are Changing Online Encyclopedias
Regulatory laws are forcing online encyclopedias like Wikipedia to change how they handle edits, sources, and content removal. What once was open collaboration is now a legal minefield.
How to Improve Wikipedia Articles to Avoid Deletion
Learn how to improve Wikipedia articles to avoid deletion by meeting notability standards, using reliable sources, and writing in an encyclopedic tone. Practical steps for editors to keep their articles live.
Student Editors on Wikipedia: How College Students Shape and Struggle with the World's Largest Encyclopedia
Student editors are quietly shaping Wikipedia by fixing misinformation, adding citations, and expanding underrepresented topics - but they face steep learning curves and harsh feedback. Here's how they contribute and what needs to change.
Wikipedia Protection Policy: When and How Pages Are Protected
Wikipedia protects pages to prevent vandalism and misinformation. Learn how and why articles get semi-protected, fully protected, or extended confirmed, and what you can do if you can't edit a locked page.
