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Leona Whitcombe

Trust Frameworks for Online Knowledge: How We Verify Truth in the AI Era

Explore how trust frameworks, cryptographic proofs, and AI verification are redefining truth and accountability in the digital age to combat misinformation.

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How to Create a Wikipedia Bot: Requirements and Approval Guide

Learn the technical requirements and official approval process for creating a Wikipedia bot, from using the MediaWiki API to securing the Bot Flag.

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Wikipedia Policy Enforcement: How Admins and Sanctions Keep the Site Clean

Explore how Wikipedia uses administrator tools and community sanctions to maintain neutrality and stop vandalism in a decentralized environment.

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Solving the Wikipedia Gender Gap: Why It Happens and How to Fix It

Explore the causes of the Wikipedia gender gap and the practical, community-driven solutions being used to create a more inclusive digital history.

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Handling Biographies of Living Persons Violations on Wikipedia

Learn how to identify and resolve Biographies of Living Persons (BLP) violations on Wikipedia with a professional rapid response guide for moderators.

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Mastering Neutral Point of View: Writing Without Bias on Wikipedia

Learn how to write with a Neutral Point of View (NPOV) on Wikipedia. Avoid promotional tone and bias by using factual language and proper attribution.

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Media Literacy: Choosing Between Wikipedia and Newspapers

Learn when to rely on Wikipedia for context and when to turn to newspapers for breaking news. A practical guide to mastering media literacy and source verification.

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Inside the Fact-Checking and Correction Process at The Signpost

Explore how The Signpost maintains journalistic integrity through a rigorous fact-checking process and transparent corrections policy to build community trust.

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Wikipedia CheckUser and Oversight: How Privacy and Accountability Work

Explore how Wikipedia uses CheckUser and Oversight tools to balance user privacy with the need for accountability and the fight against sockpuppetry.

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The Gender Gap in Wikipedia: Why Women Edit Less

Explore why a gender gap exists in Wikipedia editing and how systemic bias and community culture discourage women from contributing to the world's largest encyclopedia.

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How to Fact-Check and Verify Sources for Wikipedia Quality

Master the art of Wikipedia source verification. Learn how to spot reliable sources, avoid circular reporting, and use the SIFT method to improve article quality.

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Inside Wikipedia Transparency Reports: Government Requests and Data Privacy

Explore how Wikipedia handles government data requests and censorship through its Transparency Reports, protecting global knowledge and user privacy.