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...
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