Wikipedia News Desk - Page 10
Accessibility on Wikipedia: How ARIA, Contrast, and Keyboard Navigation Make It Work
Wikipedia uses ARIA, high contrast text, and full keyboard navigation to ensure its content is accessible to everyone, including screen reader users and people with motor disabilities. It's not just compliant-it's designed for real use.
How Social Platforms Amplify Wikipedia Announcements
Wikipedia's major updates rarely come through press releases-instead, they spread through social media when users share announcements from Meta-Wiki. Twitter, Reddit, and Mastodon turn community discussions into global stories.
The Signpost's Traffic Reports: What Topics Really Engage Wikipedia Readers
The Signpost's weekly traffic reports reveal what topics Wikipedia readers actually care about-from politics and disasters to viral pop culture. These numbers show real-time global curiosity and how knowledge spreads online.
How Wikipedia Enforces Behavioral Policies: Civility, Harassment, and Blocks
Wikipedia enforces civility and fights harassment through volunteer moderation, public blocks, and transparent policies. Learn how editors are warned, blocked, and held accountable without corporate oversight.
The Wikipedia Library: How Academic Resources Help Editors Improve Articles
The Wikipedia Library gives volunteer editors free access to academic journals and books, helping them improve article accuracy with peer-reviewed sources. Thousands of editors use it monthly to turn Wikipedia into a trusted educational resource.
How to Build a Newsroom Policy for Wikipedia Use and Citation
A clear policy for using Wikipedia in journalism helps prevent misinformation. Learn how to train reporters, verify sources, and avoid citing Wikipedia directly in published stories.
Wikipedia Editing Challenges and Backlog Drives This Month
Wikipedia's editing backlog has hit record levels, with over 300,000 unreviewed edits. Volunteer editors are overwhelmed as new contributors face steep barriers and outdated tools. Here's why the system is straining-and how you can help.
How to Handle Contradictory Information on Wikipedia
Wikipedia often has conflicting data from different sources. Learn how to spot contradictions, check citations, use talk pages, and verify facts with official records to find the most reliable information.
Notable Interviews and Investigations Published by Wikinews Reporters
Wikinews reporters have published groundbreaking interviews and investigations that expose corporate misconduct, election fraud, and suppressed data - all without ads or paywalls. Their work is transparent, verified, and built by volunteers.
How Education Calendar Cycles Influence Wikipedia Topic Interest
Education calendar cycles drive predictable spikes in Wikipedia searches as students turn to the site for quick help with school topics. From photosynthesis in September to quadratic equations in January, the rhythm of the school year shapes what people look up-and why.
Using Wikipedia Articles on Controversial Topics to Teach Critical Thinking
Wikipedia articles on controversial topics offer a real-world classroom for teaching critical thinking. Students learn to evaluate sources, spot bias, and understand how knowledge is constructed through debate and evidence.
Autopatrolled Status on Wikipedia: What It Takes and What It Means
Autopatrolled status on Wikipedia lets trusted editors skip manual review of their changes. Learn the criteria, responsibilities, and why this quiet system keeps the encyclopedia running.
