Wikipedia News Desk - Page 12

Leona Whitcombe

Wikipedia MEDRS Explained: The Gold Standard for Medical Sourcing

A practical guide to Wikipedia's MEDRS guideline, explaining which medical sources are reliable, how to find peer-reviewed articles, and common pitfalls to avoid when editing health-related content.

Leona Whitcombe

Wikimedia's Public Policy Advocacy: Why Free Knowledge Positions Matter

Explore how Wikimedia uses public policy advocacy to defend free knowledge. Learn about battles over copyright, net neutrality, and AI, and why these issues matter for your digital rights.

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How to Translate Wikipedia Articles Without Introducing Cultural Bias

Learn how to translate Wikipedia articles accurately while avoiding cultural bias. This guide covers key strategies for maintaining neutrality, handling sensitive topics, and adapting content for diverse audiences.

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How to Use Zotero with Wikipedia: Citation, Referencing, and Academic Integrity

Learn how to properly cite Wikipedia in Zotero, avoiding common metadata errors and ensuring academic integrity. Discover best practices for using wiki references.

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Quality Assurance: Community Review vs Algorithmic Output in Encyclopedias

Explore the clash between community review and algorithmic output in encyclopedias. We analyze quality assurance, platform competition, and the risks of AI hallucination versus human bias.

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How Wikipedia Reviews and Promotes Featured Articles Under Policy

Discover how Wikipedia selects its top-tier content through the Featured Article review process. Learn the strict criteria, the role of volunteer reviewers, and the steps to promote high-quality entries.

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WikiProject Military History: How Wikipedia Coordinates War Coverage

Explore how WikiProject Military History coordinates Wikipedia's coverage of wars and conflicts. Learn about neutrality standards, collaboration tools, and how you can contribute to accurate military history documentation.

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Wikipedia's Three-Revert Rule Explained: Avoiding Blocks and Editing Conflicts

Learn how Wikipedia's Three-Revert Rule works to prevent edit wars. Understand the limits, exceptions, and best practices for resolving disputes without getting blocked.

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Third-Party Apps Using Wikipedia APIs: Real-World Case Studies

Explore how third-party apps leverage the Wikipedia API through real-world case studies in gaming, news, and offline access. Learn about technical challenges, best practices, and ethical considerations for developers.

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1Lib1Ref Campaign Updates and Upcoming Wikipedia Events: A Guide for 2026

Discover the latest updates for the 1Lib1Ref campaign in 2026. Learn about new tools, upcoming Wikipedia events, and how librarians can boost encyclopedic accuracy.

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How Wikipedia Curates Deaths in 2025: Policies, Ethics, and the GEDCOM Standard

Explore how Wikipedia manages death-related content in 2025, including updated policies, ethical considerations, and the adoption of GEDCOM standards for structured data.

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Wikipedia Template Deletion and Notability Standards: A Guide for Editors

Understand Wikipedia's template deletion and notability standards to protect your edits. Learn why content gets removed, how to meet criteria, and navigate disputes effectively.