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Leona Whitcombe

False Information Incidents on Wikipedia and Their Corrections

Explore famous Wikipedia hoaxes, how they fooled millions, and the rigorous correction processes that keep the encyclopedia accurate.

Leona Whitcombe

Preventing Misinformation During Wikipedia News Events: A Guide for Editors

Learn how to combat misinformation on Wikipedia during breaking news. Discover best practices for sourcing, handling edit wars, and maintaining accuracy.

Leona Whitcombe

Wikipedia Biography of Living Persons (BLP) Policy: Enforcement Guide

Learn how Wikipedia enforces its Biography of Living Persons policy, including common pitfalls, enforcement steps, and practical tips to keep your edits from being reverted.

Leona Whitcombe

How Wikipedia Manages Conflicting News Reports During Breaking Stories

Discover how Wikipedia resolves conflicting news reports using consensus, reliable sources, and strict tagging systems. Learn why accuracy beats speed in digital encyclopedias.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Fix Promotional Tone in Wikipedia Articles Before Deletion

Learn how to identify and fix promotional tone in Wikipedia articles to prevent deletion. Discover practical rewriting tips, sourcing strategies, and how to handle editor feedback effectively.

Leona Whitcombe

Biased Editing on Wikipedia: How to Identify and Correct It

Learn how to spot and fix biased editing on Wikipedia. This guide covers identifying loaded language, using reliable sources, and resolving edit wars effectively.

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Wikipedia Infobox Wars: Why Small Fields Cause Big Conflicts

Discover why tiny changes to Wikipedia infoboxes trigger intense editor debates. Learn the psychology behind these conflicts and practical tips to resolve them quickly.

Leona Whitcombe

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

Verifiability Tags on Wikipedia: How to Read and Use Maintenance Templates

Verifiability tags on Wikipedia are essential for maintaining content quality. They flag claims without reliable sources and help readers and editors ensure accuracy. Learn how to interpret and fix these maintenance templates to support trustworthy information.