Category: Journalism - Page 3
How The Signpost Works: The Wikipedia Community News Production Cycle
Explore the inner workings of The Signpost, Wikipedia's community-run newspaper, from the initial story pitch to the final publication process.
Attribution Models: When to Cite Wikipedia vs. Original Sources
Learn when to use Wikipedia for research and how to transition to primary sources for professional journalistic attribution and verification.
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.
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.
Writing Long-Form Journalism About Wikipedia: Feature Writing Best Practices
Master the art of long-form journalism about Wikipedia. Learn how to turn edit logs into narratives and technical data into human-centric feature stories.
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.
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.
Inside the Signpost: Reporting on Wikipedia Governance and ArbCom Elections
Explore how The Signpost reports on Wikipedia's internal politics, including the high-stakes ArbCom elections and governance processes that shape the encyclopedia.
Mastering Original Reporting on Wikinews: Interview and Verification Guides
Learn how to conduct original reporting on Wikinews, from professional interview protocols to advanced verification techniques for citizen journalists.
How Citizen Journalism Works on Wikinews: A Practical Guide
Discover how Wikinews enables citizen journalism through collaborative reporting, neutral points of view, and community-driven verification. A practical look at open-source news.
Crisis Communications: How Wikimedia Handles Negative Press About Wikipedia
Discover how the Wikimedia Foundation manages negative press and PR crises for Wikipedia using a unique blend of transparency and community governance.
Using Wikipedia Lists and Timelines for Faster Journalistic Reporting
Learn how journalists use Wikipedia lists and timelines to map stakeholders, find primary sources, and uncover gaps in official narratives for faster reporting.
