Category: Online Encyclopedias - Page 13
How Wikipedia Administrators Evaluate Unblock Requests
Wikipedia administrators must carefully evaluate unblock requests by reviewing user history, assessing genuine change, and applying policy with fairness. Learn how to distinguish between sincere apologies and repeated disruption.
Copyright and Attribution: When AI Systems Use Wikipedia Data
AI systems rely heavily on Wikipedia for training data, but rarely give credit. This article explores the legal, ethical, and cultural consequences of using open knowledge without attribution-and what needs to change.
Curating News Candidates on Wikipedia: Criteria and Real Examples
Wikipedia doesn't post breaking news instantly. It waits for multiple reliable sources to confirm events before creating articles. Learn the criteria and real examples of what makes the cut-and what doesn't.
Live Interviews: How to Handle Broadcast Questions About Wikipedia
Learn how to handle live broadcast questions about Wikipedia with confidence. Know when to trust it, when to correct it, and how to turn a simple question into a lesson in media literacy.
Using Wikimedia Commons for Research and Teaching
Wikimedia Commons offers millions of free, legally reusable images, audio, and documents perfect for academic research and teaching. Learn how to find, use, and contribute to this powerful open resource without copyright risk.
Five Pillars of Wikipedia Explained for New Editors
Learn the Five Pillars of Wikipedia that guide every edit-encyclopedia content, neutrality, free licensing, civility, and flexibility. Essential reading for new editors who want to contribute effectively.
Wikipedia Editor Behavior Studies: What Really Happens Behind the Scenes
Wikipedia editor behavior studies reveal how real people shape the world’s largest encyclopedia-through collaboration, conflict, and quiet dedication. Learn what drives edits, why some articles thrive, and how anyone can contribute.
How Wikipedia, Wikidata, and External APIs Work Together to Build the Future of Knowledge
Wikipedia, Wikidata, and external APIs form a connected system that powers modern search, AI, and research. Learn how these tools work together to create a smarter, more accurate web of knowledge.
How Interlanguage Links Connect Wikipedia Editions Around the World
Interlanguage links connect Wikipedia's 300+ language editions, letting users access the same topic in different languages. These links rely on volunteer editors and Wikidata to stay accurate and up to date.
How to Handle Rumors and Unconfirmed Reports on Wikipedia
Learn how Wikipedia handles rumors and unconfirmed reports, why they're removed quickly, and how you can help prevent false information from spreading on the world's largest encyclopedia.
Source Reliability Tables: How to Evaluate Outlets for Wikipedia
Learn how Wikipedia editors evaluate sources using reliability tables to ensure accuracy. Understand what makes a source trustworthy and how to spot unreliable claims.
Localization on Wikipedia: How Dates, Names, and Cultural Conventions Work Across Languages
Wikipedia adapts dates, names, and cultural formats to match local conventions across 300+ language editions, ensuring knowledge feels familiar and accurate to every reader-no matter where they are.
