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Common Policy Mistakes New Wikipedia Editors Should Avoid
New Wikipedia editors often make avoidable mistakes like using biased language, adding unreliable sources, or ignoring notability rules. Learn the top policy errors and how to fix them to keep your edits live.
Citation Density on Wikipedia: How Many References Are Enough
Wikipedia's reliability depends on how well its claims are backed by sources. Learn how many citations are enough, what counts as reliable, and how to spot weak references.
How to Recover Sources to Save a Wikipedia Article from Deletion
Learn how to find and add reliable sources to save a Wikipedia article from deletion. Step-by-step guidance on locating credible references, citing them properly, and responding to deletion nominations.
Data Ethics and Privacy Considerations in Wikipedia Studies
Wikipedia research often uses public edit data without consent, risking editor privacy and safety. Ethical studies must prioritize anonymity, consent, and community trust over convenience.
Wikimedia Foundation Budget Announcement and Spending Priorities for 2026
The Wikimedia Foundation's 2026 budget prioritizes infrastructure, global access, and editor tools over growth. With 7 million donors and no ads, it's focused on keeping Wikipedia fast, free, and reliable for everyone.
How Wikipedia News Coverage Shapes Editorial Decisions in Journalism
Wikipedia’s real-time edits influence how journalists verify and prioritize stories. While not a source, it acts as a barometer for public understanding-and shapes editorial decisions in subtle but powerful ways.
Solutions Journalism on Wikipedia: How Knowledge Equity Initiatives Are Changing Global Information
Solutions journalism on Wikipedia is transforming global knowledge by fixing systemic gaps in representation. Volunteers are creating articles about underrepresented women, Global South leaders, and Indigenous knowledge - turning the encyclopedia into a tool for equity.
Living Policy Documents: How Wikipedia Adapts to New Challenges
Wikipedia's policies aren't static rules-they're living documents shaped by community debate, real-world threats, and constant adaptation. Learn how volunteers keep the encyclopedia accurate and trustworthy.
How Wikipedia Language Editions Differ in Content, Style, and Coverage
Wikipedia's language editions differ in content, focus, and tone-not just in translation. Discover how cultural priorities shape what's included, omitted, and emphasized across global versions.
The Verifiability Policy: How Wikipedia Ensures Facts Are Reliable
Wikipedia’s Verifiability Policy ensures every fact is backed by reliable, published sources. It’s not about truth-it’s about proof. Learn how citations, source reliability, and community enforcement keep Wikipedia accurate and trustworthy.
Design and Layout Choices for The Signpost on English Wikipedia
The Signpost is Wikipedia’s volunteer-run newspaper, offering clear, no-frills coverage of community events, policy changes, and editor stories. Its simple layout prioritizes accessibility and trust over design trends.
Measuring Coverage Equity Across Wikipedia Language Editions
Wikipedia's language editions vary wildly in coverage, leaving billions without access to knowledge in their native tongues. This is how we measure the gaps - and what’s being done to fix them.
