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28 Feb
Policy Literacy for New Wikipedians: Avoiding Common Mistakes
Leona Whitcombe

Policy Literacy for New Wikipedians: Avoiding Common Mistakes

New Wikipedia editors often make avoidable mistakes by ignoring policies like neutrality, sourcing, and notability. Learn the top five errors and how to fix them to become a trusted contributor.

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