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Leona Whitcombe

Off-Wiki Harassment of Wikipedia Editors: Risks and Safety Strategies

Explore the dangers of off-wiki harassment facing Wikipedia editors, from doxxing to professional sabotage, and learn practical safety strategies to protect your identity.

Leona Whitcombe

Gender Gap and Systemic Bias on Wikipedia: Understanding the Current Debates

Explore the ongoing debates surrounding the gender gap and systemic bias on Wikipedia, including the fight over notability and the Women in Red movement.

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How to Track Wikipedia Press Mentions: Tools and Analysis Guide

Learn how to track Wikipedia press mentions using tools like Google Alerts and Brandwatch. Master the art of monitoring media coverage to build authority.

Leona Whitcombe

Understanding Wikipedia's Neutral Point of View Policy in Practice

Explore how Wikipedia's Neutral Point of View (NPOV) policy works in practice, from reliable sources and weighting to the social process of building consensus.

Leona Whitcombe

How Social Media Drives Traffic to Wikipedia and Its Rivals

Explore how social media algorithms and AI are shifting traffic away from Wikipedia toward niche knowledge platforms and zero-click search results.

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Wikinews Editorial Independence and its Bond with the Wikimedia Foundation

Explore the balance of power between Wikinews and the Wikimedia Foundation. Learn how volunteer journalists maintain editorial independence while using WMF infrastructure.

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Citation Needed: How to Find and Fix Source Gaps in Wikipedia Articles

Learn how to identify and fix source gaps in Wikipedia articles. A practical guide to verifiability, reliable sources, and academic research techniques.

Leona Whitcombe

How Edit-a-thons Fix the Diversity Gap on Wikipedia

Explore how Wikipedia edit-a-thons tackle systemic bias and the gender gap to create a more diverse and inclusive global knowledge base.

Leona Whitcombe

The Signpost and Wikimedia Foundation: How Editorial Independence Actually Works

Explore the complex relationship between The Signpost and the Wikimedia Foundation, analyzing how volunteer journalists maintain independence while relying on WMF infrastructure.

Leona Whitcombe

Why New Wikipedia Editors Quit and How to Keep Them

Explore the challenges of Wikipedia editor retention, from 'culture shock' and gatekeeping to strategies for creating a more welcoming community for newcomers.

Leona Whitcombe

Who Really Runs Wikipedia? Power Dynamics of Admins, ArbCom, and Influencers

Explore the hidden power structures of Wikipedia, from the technical tools of Admins and the legal rulings of ArbCom to the social influence of power editors.

Leona Whitcombe

Wikipedia's Most Viewed Pages: What the Data Tells Us About Human Curiosity

Discover which Wikipedia pages get the most views and what these trends reveal about human curiosity, viral spikes, and digital consumption patterns.