Tag: Wikipedia sources - Page 2
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.
Social Media, YouTube, and Podcasts on Wikipedia: Sourcing Standards
Wikipedia allows social media, YouTube, and podcasts as sources only when they meet strict reliability standards. Learn when these platforms can be cited and how to find better, verifiable sources instead.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
