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Extra credit:Advantages and disadvantages of using Wikipedia—CAI XIAOHUA

Advantages of using Wikipedia: Broader information: Wikipedia has almost every type of information you need to find. Wiki pages contain information on different topics Ease of use: it is easy to find the information you are looking for in a few minutes. You can also easily learn about new things you've never heard of before. User collaboration: Users in different parts of the world can open the same document at the same time, making collaboration on shared data easier. Editing by everyone: Anyone registered with Wikipedia can edit information published on a Wikipedia page. Steps must be taken to ensure that only logged-in people can edit documents and have access. Information Control: Every edit or update of wiki information is recorded in the wiki software. If the wrong information is edited, the software can easily revert the changes to the previous version. Flexible: The program has no predetermined structure and can be used for a variety of applications. Instant content: Inform

Extra credit:Summary notes on what to do if you fail to create a Wikipedia page —CAI XIAOHUA

If you try to create a Wikipedia page (build a Wikipedia page) and it gets rejected, there are a few things to consider carefully before resubmitting: 1. The most common reason for Wikipedia pages not to be reviewed is lack of popularity. You tried the first word, and the Wikipedia and Wikipedia page you submitted were rejected, so don't continue to submit unless you can improve the page and its source immediately. How to increase popularity? Here are two ways to improve: a. Strengthen your PR strategy. Being remembered in major publications is one of the most challenging marketing tasks for a business. Your options and opportunities will largely depend on your industry, often determined by a combination of: great product, industry disruption, employer brand and CSR activities, link-worthy content, well-known employees and brand ambassadors, Actively monitor public opinion and seek news opportunities.Also, it's worth noting that not all media coverage is fair. b. Try Wikipedia

Extra credit:What is the difference between Baidu Encyclopedia and Wikipedia for creating entries?- CAIXIAOHUA

What is the difference between Baidu Encyclopedia and Wikipedia for creating entries? China's domestic encyclopedia platform Baidu Baike dominates, but internationally Wikipedia dominates, even in the field of Chinese encyclopedias Wikipedia also has a place. So, what is the difference between building Wikipedia and Baidu Encyclopedia? Although Baidu Encyclopedia and Wikipedia are both encyclopedia platforms, their collection rules and editing skills are quite different. First, Baidu Encyclopedia is a system review, while Wikipedia is a manual review. Manual review is seriously affected by personal cognition and will be stricter. Second, Baidu Encyclopedia generally does not delete entries unless there are major problems. However, it is relatively common to delete entries from Wikipedia, so editing Wikipedia must be rigorous enough, and a little negligence may lead to the deletion of entries. Third, Baidu Encyclopedia is to build entries and gradually increase content in actual com

Extra credit: Summary notes on what creating a wiki does and how to edit a wiki page - CAI XIAOHUA

Wikipedia is a free, multilingual online encyclopedia overseen by the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation. The platform consists of millions of entries, written and maintained by a community of volunteers through an open collaborative model. Pages are linked to each other to create a network of accessible and current information on a variety of topics. Wikipedia states and emphasizes that it is not a medium of propaganda, and that all articles are written from a neutral perspective, which is usually achieved through continuous updating. Editors, known as Wikipedians, anonymously contribute material to the platform, much like open source encyclopedia entries. With a single click of Edit, editors can perform tasks ranging from correcting typos to eliminating vandalism, resolving disputes, and continually updating and refining content. Three Steps to Realizing Existence on Wikipedia A Wikipedia page can help your brand achieve online visibility, increase credibility and communicate important b

Extra credit:Summary notes of four tips for creating Wikipedia, editing Wikipedia -CAI XIAOHUA

Wikipedia is an excellent place where we can document our expertise and create fact-based touchpoints for our interests. The site's mission is altruistic, Wikipedia administrators guard against content with an obvious purpose, and conscious propaganda is easily punished. There are certain strategies we can employ to increase the chances of an entry meeting Wikipedia standards. Share four points for attention: 1. Is the topic compelling and relevant? Wikipedia defines "notability" as having "garnered widespread worldwide attention" and can be verified by "reliable third-party sources". This is done by examining the extent to which the topic is covered in the media and various publications. Checking out a topic can be as simple as typing it into a search engine and looking for mentions in current news and books. However, there are many topics missing from mainstream media or books, such as places and even historical landmarks. In such cases, census websi

Extra credit:Experience of editing WIKI entries -CAI XIAOHUA

  Experience of editing WIKI entries Select the entry to be edited to see if it is created, and if it is created, edit and improve it; if not to create, just edit, first find the entry you want to modify, and find the relevant entry that can eventually be added to the website link Editing, supplementing, modifying, and adjusting the content and form of the entire entry, or deleting repetitive and cumbersome content, as well as bolding, italicizing, setting it as a link or paragraph title, and inserting special symbols, etc. operate. Finally, fill in the reason for modifying this entry, such as adding internal links, adding content, deleting duplicates, correcting errors, adding pictures, etc., to give an accurate and comprehensive overview of the reasons for modifying this entry, and to help administrators speed up the entry of words article review. 1. Creation of entries: Before creating entries, find relevant information on the Internet or in books. The content extracted from the ori

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   1. Summary: A simple summary of the universal encyclopedic vision is its aspiration of expansiveness. Otlet’s “Universal Repertory” and Wells’ “World Brain” were conceived of as furthering an increased scope in production and access. Reference work compilers would be joined by world scholars and international technocrats. Furthermore, every student might have these extensive resources at hand, in a personal, inexpensive, and portable format. It was hoped this collection of intellect would yield a greater sense of mutual accord throughout the world. Nor would the world encyclopedia limit itself to text.  In the Interpedia days it was thought that reasonable and well-educated people might contribute — how most Internet users could conceive of themselves at the time. Nupedia, too, had the potential to open up contribution, even if it was still limited to the formally educated.  2. Interesting point: Wikipedia almost “anyone” can edit, something not even conceived of — or perhaps even a