Tag: community news

Leona Whitcombe

How The Signpost Manages Conflicts of Interest in Community News

Discover how The Signpost manages journalistic ethics and conflicts of interest to maintain trust and objectivity in tight-knit community news reporting.

Leona Whitcombe

Mastering the Wikipedia Community Portal Recent Changes Feed

Learn how to use the Wikipedia Community Portal and Recent Changes feed to monitor edits, stop vandalism, and improve article quality effectively.

Leona Whitcombe

Special Editions of The Signpost: Covering Wikipedia Events and Wikimania

Special editions of The Signpost capture the human stories behind Wikipedia’s biggest events, from Wikimania to policy shifts. Written by volunteers, these in-depth reports reveal how a global community builds the world’s largest encyclopedia - one edit at a time.

Leona Whitcombe

The Signpost and Multilingual Reach: How Wikipedia’s News Hub Connects Global Communities

The Signpost is Wikipedia's volunteer-run news source, reporting on community debates, policy changes, and global editing efforts across 300+ languages. It’s not just news-it’s the living record of how knowledge is built, challenged, and preserved.

Leona Whitcombe

How The Signpost Handles Corrections and Retractions About Wikipedia News

The Signpost, Wikipedia’s community-run newspaper, handles corrections and retractions with transparency and accountability. By publicly labeling errors, preserving original content, and explaining mistakes, it sets a rare standard for journalistic integrity in online communities.

Leona Whitcombe

From Wikipedia Editor to Signpost Reporter: How to Build a Career in Community Journalism

Many Wikipedia editors become community journalists by tracking edits, exposing bias, and writing for the Signpost newsletter. No degree needed-just curiosity, consistency, and a commitment to truth.

Leona Whitcombe

Design and Layout Choices for The Signpost on English Wikipedia

The Signpost is Wikipedia’s volunteer-run newspaper, offering clear, no-frills coverage of community events, policy changes, and editor stories. Its simple layout prioritizes accessibility and trust over design trends.