Wikipedia News Desk - Page 10

Leona Whitcombe

Safety Journalism: How to Cover Wikipedia Harassment and Moderation

Explore safety journalism on Wikipedia. Learn how to investigate harassment, understand moderation policies, and hold the platform accountable for user safety.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Verify Non-English Sources for English Wikipedia: A Practical Guide

A practical guide to verifying and citing non-English sources on English Wikipedia. Learn the rules, tools, and best practices for cross-language sourcing to improve article quality.

Leona Whitcombe

Content Moderation Best Practices for Wikipedia Administrators: A Guide to Handling Vandalism

A practical guide for Wikipedia administrators on handling vandalism, using automated tools, communicating effectively, and maintaining neutrality while protecting the encyclopedia's integrity.

Leona Whitcombe

Understanding Wikipedia's Arbitration Committee: Rules, Process, and Impact

Explore the Wikipedia Arbitration Committee, its election process, dispute resolution powers, and impact on community dynamics. Learn how ArbCom handles serious conflicts and enforces rules.

Leona Whitcombe

WikiProject Women in Red: How to Close the Gender Gap on Wikipedia

Discover how WikiProject Women in Red is closing the Wikipedia gender gap by turning red links into blue articles. Learn about the history, methods, and how you can join the movement.

Leona Whitcombe

How Content Review Works: Good Article and Featured Article Processes

Explore the mechanics behind content review in online encyclopedias. Learn the differences between Good Article and Featured Article processes, criteria for approval, and tips for navigating the collaborative governance model.

Leona Whitcombe

The Next Decade of Wikipedia: Trends, Risks, and Opportunities for the Future of Knowledge

Explore the future of Wikipedia over the next decade. We analyze key trends like AI integration, funding challenges, and the fight against misinformation to see how this vital resource will evolve.

Leona Whitcombe

Admin Bots on Wikipedia: Allowed Tasks, Oversight Rules, and Risks

Explore the strict rules governing admin bots on Wikipedia. Learn about allowed tasks, oversight mechanisms, and the risks of automation in maintaining the encyclopedia's integrity.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Write Effective Wikipedia Lead Sections: A Complete Guide

Learn how to write effective Wikipedia lead sections by mastering structure, neutrality, and sourcing. This guide covers best practices for summarizing articles accurately and engagingly.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Use Wikipedia Pageview and Clickstream Datasets for Research

Learn how to leverage Wikipedia's pageview and clickstream datasets for deep user behavior research. This guide covers data access, analysis techniques, and practical applications.

Leona Whitcombe

How Language Policy Shapes Wikipedia Content in Different Regions

Explore how Wikipedia's language policies create content disparities across regions. Learn about systemic bias, the dominance of English, and the impact on global knowledge equity.

Leona Whitcombe

Wikipedia's Approach to Handling Conflicts of Interest in Editing: A Complete Guide

Explore how Wikipedia manages conflicts of interest through disclosure policies, automated edit filters, and community oversight. Learn the rules for paid editing and self-promotion.