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10 Jan
Common Policy Mistakes New Wikipedia Editors Should Avoid
Leona Whitcombe

Common Policy Mistakes New Wikipedia Editors Should Avoid

New Wikipedia editors often make avoidable mistakes like using biased language, adding unreliable sources, or ignoring notability rules. Learn the top policy errors and how to fix them to keep your edits live.

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