Tag: academic citations
Leona Whitcombe
Citing Preprints and arXiv on Wikipedia: A Guide to Reliable Sources
Learn when and how to use preprints and arXiv as sources on Wikipedia. Master the balance between cutting-edge research and reliable, peer-reviewed sourcing.
Leona Whitcombe
How Citation Density Affects Perceived Reliability on Wikipedia
Citation density on Wikipedia directly shapes how reliable readers perceive an article to be. More consistent, high-quality citations build trust - even if users don’t read them. This is why editing Wikipedia isn’t just about facts - it’s about signaling accountability.
