Wikipedia News Desk - Page 61

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Wikipedia's Biographies of Living Persons Policy: A Guide to BLP Rules

Master Wikipedia's Biographies of Living Persons (BLP) policy. Learn about notability, sourcing, and how to avoid bans when writing about living people.

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Wikipedia Controversies: A Timeline of Major Governance Conflicts

Explore the history of Wikipedia's biggest governance battles, from edit wars and NPOV disputes to the tension between volunteers and the Wikimedia Foundation.

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How Wikipedia Updates Its Code: A Guide to Tech Community Governance

Explore how Wikipedia manages its technical infrastructure and code deployments through a unique blend of open-source community governance and professional oversight.

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Fighting False Biography Claims on Wikipedia: How to Fix Your Page

Learn how to handle and repair false biography claims on Wikipedia. Discover the best strategies to remove lies and protect your online reputation effectively.

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Why People Edit Wikipedia: A Deep Dive into Contributor Motivations

Explore the psychological and social drivers behind Wikipedia contributions. Learn why volunteers spend thousands of hours editing and how community demographics shift.

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WikiProject Women in Red 2025 Events Schedule: Closing the Gender Gap on Wikipedia

Explore the WikiProject Women in Red 2025 events schedule, focusing on edit-a-thons and strategies to close the gender gap on Wikipedia through sourced biographies.

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Stopping Nationalist Editing Campaigns on Wikipedia: Detection and Response

Learn how to detect and stop coordinated nationalist editing campaigns on Wikipedia, from spotting sockpuppets to implementing neutral point-of-view strategies.

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Can You Cite Wikipedia? Using it as Gray Literature in Research

Learn when it's appropriate to use Wikipedia as gray literature in academic work and how to use citation mining to find authoritative primary sources.

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Humanities Courses and Wikipedia: Creating Cultural and Historical Content

Explore how humanities courses use Wikipedia to teach digital literacy and fill cultural content gaps, transforming students into global knowledge contributors.

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Trust Frameworks for Online Knowledge: How We Verify Truth in the AI Era

Explore how trust frameworks, cryptographic proofs, and AI verification are redefining truth and accountability in the digital age to combat misinformation.

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How to Create a Wikipedia Bot: Requirements and Approval Guide

Learn the technical requirements and official approval process for creating a Wikipedia bot, from using the MediaWiki API to securing the Bot Flag.

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Wikipedia Policy Enforcement: How Admins and Sanctions Keep the Site Clean

Explore how Wikipedia uses administrator tools and community sanctions to maintain neutrality and stop vandalism in a decentralized environment.