Wikipedia News Desk - Page 59

Leona Whitcombe

Understanding Wikipedia's Neutral Point of View Policy in Practice

Explore how Wikipedia's Neutral Point of View (NPOV) policy works in practice, from reliable sources and weighting to the social process of building consensus.

Leona Whitcombe

How Social Media Drives Traffic to Wikipedia and Its Rivals

Explore how social media algorithms and AI are shifting traffic away from Wikipedia toward niche knowledge platforms and zero-click search results.

Leona Whitcombe

Wikinews Editorial Independence and its Bond with the Wikimedia Foundation

Explore the balance of power between Wikinews and the Wikimedia Foundation. Learn how volunteer journalists maintain editorial independence while using WMF infrastructure.

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Citation Needed: How to Find and Fix Source Gaps in Wikipedia Articles

Learn how to identify and fix source gaps in Wikipedia articles. A practical guide to verifiability, reliable sources, and academic research techniques.

Leona Whitcombe

How Edit-a-thons Fix the Diversity Gap on Wikipedia

Explore how Wikipedia edit-a-thons tackle systemic bias and the gender gap to create a more diverse and inclusive global knowledge base.

Leona Whitcombe

The Signpost and Wikimedia Foundation: How Editorial Independence Actually Works

Explore the complex relationship between The Signpost and the Wikimedia Foundation, analyzing how volunteer journalists maintain independence while relying on WMF infrastructure.

Leona Whitcombe

Why New Wikipedia Editors Quit and How to Keep Them

Explore the challenges of Wikipedia editor retention, from 'culture shock' and gatekeeping to strategies for creating a more welcoming community for newcomers.

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Who Really Runs Wikipedia? Power Dynamics of Admins, ArbCom, and Influencers

Explore the hidden power structures of Wikipedia, from the technical tools of Admins and the legal rulings of ArbCom to the social influence of power editors.

Leona Whitcombe

Wikipedia's Most Viewed Pages: What the Data Tells Us About Human Curiosity

Discover which Wikipedia pages get the most views and what these trends reveal about human curiosity, viral spikes, and digital consumption patterns.

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How to Revive a Dormant WikiProject on Wikipedia

Learn how to breathe life back into a dormant Wikipedia WikiProject. A step-by-step guide to cleaning up project pages, recruiting editors, and building a sustainable community.

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How Wikipedia Resolves Conflicting Reliable Sources

Learn how Wikipedia resolves conflicts between reliable sources using NPOV, verifiability, and community consensus to maintain a neutral encyclopedia.

Leona Whitcombe

How Wikipedia Manages Disruptive Editing Without Using Sanctions

Explore how Wikipedia uses social norms, consensus building, and technical filters to stop disruptive editing without relying on bans or sanctions.