Tag: editorial guidelines

Leona Whitcombe

How to Avoid Advocacy Language in Wikipedia Articles

Learn how to identify and remove advocacy language from Wikipedia edits. This guide covers NPOV principles, common biased phrases, and practical rewriting tips.

Leona Whitcombe

How Wikipedia Policies Evolve: A Guide to Community Proposals and RFCs

Discover how Wikipedia policies evolve through community proposals and Requests for Comment (RfCs). Learn the difference between guidelines and policies, how consensus is formed, and tips for participating in governance.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Stabilize Wikipedia Pages After Breaking News Events

Learn how to stabilize Wikipedia pages during breaking news events. This guide covers immediate triage, using semi-protection, managing edit wars, and long-term cleanup to ensure content quality.

Leona Whitcombe

Wikipedia Research Newsletter: Recent Papers and Calls for Action

Explore the latest trends in Wikipedia research, including recent academic papers, open calls for community data, and how these findings shape the platform's future.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Pitch a Story to The Signpost on Wikipedia: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to successfully pitch a story to The Signpost, Wikipedia's official newsletter. This guide covers finding angles, writing effective emails, and navigating the editorial process.

Leona Whitcombe

Wikipedia Policy Changes 2026: Key Debates and Community Impact

Explore the major Wikipedia policy debates in 2026, including AI content rules, consensus building, and governance changes that shape how the encyclopedia evolves.

Leona Whitcombe

Wikipedia No Original Research Policy: Why New Findings Don't Belong

Learn why Wikipedia bans original research and how to use reliable sources effectively. Understand the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources to edit like a pro.

Leona Whitcombe

How Wikipedia Decides What Constitutes Original Research: A Guide to Policy

Discover how Wikipedia defines original research and why tertiary sources are required. Learn practical tips to avoid reverts and improve your editing skills.

Leona Whitcombe

Avoiding Anglophone Bias on Wikipedia: Global Sourcing Strategies

Learn how to combat Anglophone bias on Wikipedia by sourcing global information. Discover strategies for using non-English sources, verifying reliability, and collaborating across languages.

Leona Whitcombe

What 'Neutral' Means on Wikipedia When Sources Disagree

Explore how Wikipedia maintains neutrality when sources conflict. Learn about the NPOV policy, source reliability, and practical steps for handling editorial disputes without bias.

Leona Whitcombe

Case Study: How Japanese Wikipedia’s Community Norms Shape Coverage

Explore how Japanese Wikipedia's strict community norms and consensus-driven culture shape its content coverage, source reliability, and article structure compared to other language editions.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Use Advocacy Organizations as Sources on Wikipedia

Learn how to use advocacy organizations as sources on Wikipedia while maintaining neutrality. This guide explains attribution techniques, reliability checks, and common pitfalls to avoid bias.