This guide will help you to learn the basics of Wikipedia editing. It provides you with necessary information to understand Wikipedia and its goals better and explains the main steps of Wikipedia editing from creating an account to editing existing entries and creating new entries.
Five pillars of Wikipedia
1) Wikipedia is an encyclopedia
2) Wikipedia is written from a neutral point of view
3) Wikipedia is free content that anyone can use, edit, and distribute
4) Editors should treat each other with respect and civility
If you are wondering why Wikipedia editing is included to the course, the benefits of contributing to Wikipedia may be bigger than you think. There are several skills that students can obtain from contributing to Wikipedia as a course assignment. According to an article from Wiki Education, "Wikipedia-based assignments enhance students’ digital literacy and critical research skills, foster their ability to write for a public audience, promote collaboration, and motivate them more than traditional assignments. Students also gain a valuable understanding and appreciation for a source of information they use every day: Wikipedia."
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