Wikipedia News Desk - Page 109

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WikiProject Tools: How to Use Banners, Assessment, and Worklists on Wikipedia

Learn how Wikipedia's WikiProject tools-banners, article assessments, and worklists-help volunteers maintain quality across millions of articles. Simple steps to start contributing today.

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Journalist Roundtables: How to Improve Wikipedia’s External Coverage

Journalist roundtables with Wikipedia editors improve accuracy and depth in news coverage by bridging the gap between public knowledge and journalistic practice. Learn how to use Wikipedia responsibly and reduce errors.

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Signpost Production Workflow: From Pitch to Publication

Discover how Signpost turns raw ideas into trusted news stories through a rigorous workflow that prioritizes accuracy over speed. From pitch to publication, every step is designed to build public trust.

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Multilingual GLAM-Wiki Projects: Real Case Studies on Wikipedia

Multilingual GLAM-Wiki projects connect museums, libraries, and archives with Wikipedia editors to share cultural heritage in local languages. Real case studies show how Indigenous, minority, and post-colonial communities are reclaiming their stories on Wikipedia.

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Wikimedia Campaigns Team Unveils New Tools for Community Organizers

Wikimedia Campaigns Team launches new tools to help community organizers run Wikipedia edit-a-thons, track impact, and access grants - making it easier than ever to grow free knowledge locally.

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How to Edit Filters and Manage Pending Changes on High-Risk Wikipedia News Articles

Learn how edit filters and pending changes protect Wikipedia's high-risk news articles from vandalism and misinformation. Understand how to get your edits approved and what to do when they're rejected.

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How the Wikimedia Foundation Is Tackling AI and Copyright Challenges

The Wikimedia Foundation is fighting to protect Wikipedia's open knowledge from being exploited by AI companies. They're enforcing copyright rules, building detection tools, and pushing for legal change to ensure AI gives credit where it's due.

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What Wikipedia Pageviews Reveal About Public Interests Through Signpost Metrics

Wikipedia pageviews reveal what the public truly cares about - from global events to niche interests. The Signpost analyzes these metrics to uncover hidden trends in human curiosity and fact-seeking behavior.

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Wikipedia Education Program for Teachers and Professors

The Wikipedia Education Program helps teachers and professors turn student research into real public knowledge. Students improve Wikipedia articles with academic sources, gaining critical skills while contributing to a global resource used by millions.

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Notable Press Releases From Wikimedia Foundation: A Historical Review

A historical review of key Wikimedia Foundation press releases that shaped Wikipedia's role in defending open knowledge, fighting censorship, and combating misinformation since 2005.

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How Wikinews Handles Breaking News and Real-Time Reporting

Wikinews publishes breaking news in real time using volunteer contributors and open collaboration. Unlike traditional outlets, it updates stories live with verified sources, making it a transparent alternative for fast, accurate reporting.

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Wikidata as a Bridge: Connecting Wikipedia Languages with Shared Facts

Wikidata connects over 300 Wikipedia language editions by storing shared facts in one central database, ensuring consistency and enabling smaller language communities to access accurate, up-to-date information without manual translation.