Wikipedia News Desk - Page 42
Inverted Pyramid vs Encyclopedic Summary: Journalism vs Reference Writing
Explore the key differences between the inverted pyramid in journalism and encyclopedic summary writing. Learn when to use each structure for maximum clarity and impact.
How The Signpost Funds Itself: Sustainability of Wikipedia’s Community Newspaper
Explore how The Signpost, Wikipedia's community newspaper, sustains itself through volunteer labor and institutional support without ads or subscriptions.
MWAPI vs REST API on Wikipedia: Choosing the Right Endpoint for Your Bot
Compare MWAPI and REST API for Wikipedia bots. Learn when to use each endpoint for optimal performance, reliability, and scalability in your automation projects.
Deletion Sorting on Wikipedia: Topic-Specific Noticeboards Guide
Learn how Wikipedia sorts deletion requests to topic-specific noticeboards. Understand the impact on article survival, editor expertise, and community consensus in the AfD process.
How to Run a Wikipedia Education Program in Your Classroom
A practical guide for educators on integrating Wikipedia editing into coursework. Learn how to use the WikiEdu Dashboard, select topics, and teach neutral point of view.
Annual Goals and Roadmaps: Planning WikiProject Milestones
Learn how to create effective annual goals and roadmaps for WikiProjects. Discover strategies for volunteer coordination, quarterly planning, and measuring success on Wikipedia.
Cross-Posting Rules: Wikinews, Wikipedia, and External Media Policies
Learn the rules for cross-posting between Wikinews, Wikipedia, and external media. Understand CC BY-SA licensing, copyright pitfalls, and how to share content legally.
Avoiding Anglophone Bias on Wikipedia: Global Sourcing Strategies
Learn how to combat Anglophone bias on Wikipedia by sourcing global information. Discover strategies for using non-English sources, verifying reliability, and collaborating across languages.
How Wikipedia Treats Social Media Posts as Sources: Rules and Exceptions
Discover how Wikipedia handles social media posts as sources. Learn when tweets and posts are allowed as primary sources, the role of verifiability, and why most social media is excluded from citations.
Wikimedia Foundation Diversity and Safety Programs Update: What’s New in 2026
Explore the 2026 updates to Wikimedia Foundation's diversity and safety programs. Learn about new AI tools, grant changes, and strategies to reduce harassment and increase global representation.
Biographies of Living Persons Policy: Balancing Privacy and Publicity
Explore how the Biographies of Living Persons (BLP) policy balances privacy rights with public interest. Learn about verifiability standards, handling negative claims, and managing your online reputation effectively.
What 'Neutral' Means on Wikipedia When Sources Disagree
Explore how Wikipedia maintains neutrality when sources conflict. Learn about the NPOV policy, source reliability, and practical steps for handling editorial disputes without bias.
