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Primary vs Secondary Sources on Wikipedia: When to Use Each

Learn when to use primary and secondary sources on Wikipedia to ensure your research is accurate and credible. Understand the difference and how to trace facts back to reliable original material.

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Source Reliability Tables: How to Evaluate Outlets for Wikipedia

Learn how Wikipedia editors evaluate sources using reliability tables to ensure accuracy. Understand what makes a source trustworthy and how to spot unreliable claims.

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How Wikipedia Handles Self-Published Sources and Blogs

Wikipedia rejects most blogs and self-published sources unless they're written by recognized experts or cited by reliable outlets. Learn why and what sources you should use instead.

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What Wikipedia Tags Mean for Journalists: OR, NPOV, and BLP

Wikipedia's OR, NPOV, and BLP policies help journalists verify facts, avoid bias, and protect sources. Learn how to use Wikipedia responsibly as a research tool-not a source.

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Reliable Sources Noticeboard: How Community Decisions Shape Source Quality

The Reliable Sources Noticeboard is Wikipedia's community-driven system for evaluating source quality. Learn how volunteers decide what sources are trustworthy-and why it matters for everyone who uses online information.

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How to Use Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses on Wikipedia

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are the most reliable sources for Wikipedia edits. Learn how to find, cite, and use them to improve accuracy on medical, scientific, and environmental topics.

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Using DOIs and Archival Links on Wikipedia: Best Practices for Reliable Sources

Learn how to use DOIs and archival links to make Wikipedia citations reliable and permanent. Avoid broken links and improve source credibility with proven best practices.

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How to Evaluate Think Tanks and Advocacy Groups as Sources on Wikipedia

Learn how to evaluate think tanks and advocacy groups as sources on Wikipedia. Discover red flags, verification methods, and when these sources are acceptable-or not.

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Using Preprints on Wikipedia: Risks and Policy Guidance

Wikipedia bans preprints as sources because they haven't been peer-reviewed. Learn when and why preprints are risky, what reliable sources to use instead, and how to follow Wikipedia's policy correctly.

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Media Literacy for Wikipedians: How to Engage With Press Coverage Responsibly

Wikipedians must critically evaluate press coverage to ensure accuracy. Learn how to spot unreliable sources, use the SIFT method, and replace weak citations with trustworthy ones to protect the integrity of Wikipedia.

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Reliable Secondary Sources vs Primary Sources on Wikipedia: When to Use Each

Learn when to use primary versus secondary sources on Wikipedia to make reliable edits. Understand why secondary sources are preferred and how to avoid common mistakes that get your changes reverted.

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How to Build Annotated Bibliographies for Wikipedia Article Development

Learn how to build annotated bibliographies using reliable sources to create or improve Wikipedia articles. Understand what counts as credible, how to format entries, and how to defend your edits with evidence.