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essay. It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Wikipedia contributors. This page is not an encyclopedia article, nor is it one of
Wikipedia's policies or guidelines, as it has not been
thoroughly vetted by the community. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints. |
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This page in a nutshell: Welcome to Wikipedia!
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Did you know you can edit Wikipedia? You don't have to be a certain age to edit! All you have to do is to follow some rules. The most important thing is to write good accurate information, add reliable sources, and work nicely with others. Here are some helpful tips for editing Wikipedia.
Adults can read Wikipedia:Advice for parents as well.
There are plenty of other editors ready to help you.
Pretty much just like anyone else – mostly by improving articles and writing new ones.
Wikipedia has many policies for articles. These are especially important:
All articles will end up getting edited by other editors. Working together with others is very important. Remember that these other editors are also trying to do their best and in good faith just as you are. Don't be mad at people if you don't like what they changed or added; just discuss your concerns with them on the article or page's talk page and in a nice way.
Many topics have a Wikipedia project or "WikiProject" page. A WikiProject is a group of editors who share the same interest in a subject, and they've gotten together to keep an eye on the articles and improve them. There are WikiProject Film, WikiProject Video games, and many more. Don't hesitate to join the project of your favorite subject; it's one of the first places you can get help and advice!
There are lots of ways that Wikipedians recognize each other's good work.
Administrators are users who can use special tools and are trusted by other editors, but this does not make them more important than anybody else. It's like being entrusted with a janitor's bunch of keys, especially the key to the cupboard where the mops and buckets are kept, and then going around cleaning up the mess. Sometimes it means locking articles to stop people coming back to make a bigger mess, and sometimes even blocking users from editing.
You ask other editors to teach you how to edit Wikipedia. Wikipedia:Adopt-a-user is where you can find someone to be your teacher.
Some people think our younger editors do not have the maturity, knowledge, skills, or attitudes needed to work on Wikipedia. Our young editors prove them wrong every day.
This is an
essay. It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Wikipedia contributors. This page is not an encyclopedia article, nor is it one of
Wikipedia's policies or guidelines, as it has not been
thoroughly vetted by the community. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints. |
Never give out any personal information (e.g. name, age, location, school, IP address etc.) on the Internet – even to people that you think you know in real life. If you suspect a minor has posted their personal information on Wikipedia, use Wikipedia:Requests for oversight. |
This page in a nutshell: Welcome to Wikipedia!
|
Did you know you can edit Wikipedia? You don't have to be a certain age to edit! All you have to do is to follow some rules. The most important thing is to write good accurate information, add reliable sources, and work nicely with others. Here are some helpful tips for editing Wikipedia.
Adults can read Wikipedia:Advice for parents as well.
There are plenty of other editors ready to help you.
Pretty much just like anyone else – mostly by improving articles and writing new ones.
Wikipedia has many policies for articles. These are especially important:
All articles will end up getting edited by other editors. Working together with others is very important. Remember that these other editors are also trying to do their best and in good faith just as you are. Don't be mad at people if you don't like what they changed or added; just discuss your concerns with them on the article or page's talk page and in a nice way.
Many topics have a Wikipedia project or "WikiProject" page. A WikiProject is a group of editors who share the same interest in a subject, and they've gotten together to keep an eye on the articles and improve them. There are WikiProject Film, WikiProject Video games, and many more. Don't hesitate to join the project of your favorite subject; it's one of the first places you can get help and advice!
There are lots of ways that Wikipedians recognize each other's good work.
Administrators are users who can use special tools and are trusted by other editors, but this does not make them more important than anybody else. It's like being entrusted with a janitor's bunch of keys, especially the key to the cupboard where the mops and buckets are kept, and then going around cleaning up the mess. Sometimes it means locking articles to stop people coming back to make a bigger mess, and sometimes even blocking users from editing.
You ask other editors to teach you how to edit Wikipedia. Wikipedia:Adopt-a-user is where you can find someone to be your teacher.
Some people think our younger editors do not have the maturity, knowledge, skills, or attitudes needed to work on Wikipedia. Our young editors prove them wrong every day.