Wikipedia News Desk - Page 3

Leona Whitcombe

Crosswiki Collaboration: How Wikipedia Connects Global Topics

Discover how crosswiki collaboration connects 300+ Wikipedia languages. Learn about Wikidata, interwiki links, and tools driving global knowledge sharing.

Leona Whitcombe

University Labs Focused on Wikipedia: Centers, Grants, and Projects

Discover how university labs transform academic research into public knowledge through Wikipedia editing. Learn about funding models, key projects, and how to get involved.

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How The Signpost Selects Stories and Determines Editorial Priority

Discover how The Signpost picks Madison stories. Learn the editorial criteria for civic impact, exclusivity, and reader engagement in hyperlocal news.

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Wikimania Conference: The Annual Gathering of Wikimedia Communities

Discover Wikimania, the annual gathering of Wikimedia communities. Learn why editors, developers, and activists meet to shape the future of free knowledge.

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Measuring Representation of Women Scientists on Wikipedia Over Time

Explore how researchers measure the gender gap among women scientists on Wikipedia. Discover the trends, biases, and solutions shaping digital representation today.

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Wikimedia Fundraising Controversies: Banner Fatigue Debates

Explore the heated debate surrounding Wikimedia's donation banners. We analyze banner fatigue, the ethics of asking users for money, and why Wikipedia refuses to run ads.

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Appeals and Arbitration in Wikipedia Policy Enforcement

Discover how Wikipedia handles disputes through appeals and arbitration. Learn the difference between admin blocks and ArbCom bans, and master the escalation process.

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Knowledge Graphs and Wikidata in Wikipedia Research: A Practical Guide

Discover how Knowledge Graphs and Wikidata transform Wikipedia research. Learn to query structured data, avoid common pitfalls, and leverage linked data for precise, multilingual insights without coding.

Leona Whitcombe

Product Roadmaps: Upcoming Features for Wikipedia Editors

Discover how upcoming Wikipedia product roadmaps aim to transform the editing experience. From revamped VisualEditor capabilities to AI-assisted quality control and mobile-first designs, these changes promise to reduce friction for contributors. Learn what's coming soon to make collaboration smoother and editing more efficient.

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How to Monitor AbuseFilter Logs via the Wikipedia API

Learn how to monitor AbuseFilter logs via the Wikipedia API for better bot debugging. Discover key parameters, JSON parsing tips, and pagination strategies.

Leona Whitcombe

Wikimedia Foundation Affiliates Program: A Guide to Local Community Support

Discover how the Wikimedia Foundation Affiliates Program empowers local communities to support free knowledge. Learn about chapters, user groups, and funding.

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Handling Fringe Theories on Wikipedia: Due Weight and Sourcing

Learn how Wikipedia handles fringe theories using due weight and reliable sourcing. Discover practical tips for navigating content disputes and ensuring proportional representation of viewpoints.