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Querying Wikipedia with the API: Practical Examples for Editors
Learn how Wikipedia editors use the API to automate tasks like checking citations, finding broken links, and tracking edits. Practical examples for non-programmers.
How Wikipedia Corrects Factual Errors in News Coverage
Wikipedia doesn't wait for news outlets to correct their mistakes-volunteers do. Learn how it identifies, debates, and fixes false claims from the media with transparency and source-based editing.
Neutral Point of View: How Wikipedia Maintains Editorial Neutrality
Wikipedia's Neutral Point of View policy ensures articles present facts and viewpoints fairly, based on reliable sources. It’s the backbone of trust on the world’s largest encyclopedia.
Peer Review Through WikiProjects: How Wikipedia Volunteers Improve Article Quality
WikiProjects are volunteer groups on Wikipedia that improve article quality through peer review. Learn how they work, why they matter, and how you can join to help make Wikipedia more accurate and reliable.
How Wikipedia Talk Pages Shape Articles Before You Ever Read Them
Wikipedia articles aren't written in isolation-they're shaped by hidden debates on talk pages. Learn how these behind-the-scenes discussions ensure accuracy, resolve disputes, and make Wikipedia more reliable than you think.
Ethics of Editing Wikipedia as Part of Academic Coursework
Students editing Wikipedia for class must follow strict ethical rules to avoid plagiarism, bias, and misinformation. Learn how to contribute responsibly with reliable sources and neutral language.
How to Improve Stub Articles to B-Class Status on Wikipedia
Learn how to expand Wikipedia stub articles into B-Class status by adding structure, citations, context, and neutral tone. A practical guide for new editors looking to improve article quality.
TemplateWizard on Wikipedia: Build Templates Without Errors
TemplateWizard on Wikipedia helps editors build templates without syntax errors by offering a simple form interface instead of raw wikitext. It supports over 1,200 common templates like infoboxes and citations, and reduces editing mistakes by 80%. Ideal for beginners and occasional contributors.
A Beginner’s Guide to Editing Wikipedia Articles Responsibly
Learn how to edit Wikipedia responsibly with practical steps for beginners. Fix typos, cite sources, avoid common mistakes, and contribute to the world's largest encyclopedia without getting blocked.
WikiProject COVID-19: How Wikipedia Built Coordinated Crisis Coverage During the Pandemic
WikiProject COVID-19 turned Wikipedia into the world’s most trusted real-time source for pandemic information. Learn how volunteers, not experts, built coordinated, accurate coverage using structure, transparency, and global collaboration.
How to Use Wikipedia Talk Pages to Fix Disputed News Content
Learn how Wikipedia talk pages help editors resolve disputed news content through source-based discussion, collaboration, and policy-driven consensus-without bias or rumor.
How The Signpost Chooses Stories About Wikipedia
The Signpost is Wikipedia's volunteer-run newspaper that reports on community decisions, policy changes, and editing trends-not headlines. Learn how stories are chosen based on impact, not clicks.
