Reading 12. Woohyuck CHO

1. SUMMARY

1) Idea: Every article begins with an idea in the mind of a contributor. It can be about any topic that belongs on Wikipedia. Before starting, it's a good idea to search if there is already an article on the subject. If not, you can proceed to create a new article.

2) Stub: If you don't have enough time to write a full article, you can create a stub. Stubs are very short articles, usually just a few sentences. They are considered the starting point for articles on Wikipedia and can be expanded over time.

3) Developing Article: Once a stub has some content, it becomes a developing article. Most articles on Wikipedia fall into this category. They may have weaknesses, so it's encouraged to copyedit them, add content, and improve their overall quality.

4) Good Article: When an article is well-developed, properly sourced, and meets certain criteria, it can be recognized as a good article. Good articles are considered to be of high quality and provide reliable information on a particular topic.

5) Featured Article: Featured articles are the best articles on Wikipedia. They have gone through a rigorous review process and are considered exemplary in terms of prose, accuracy, neutrality, and completeness. Featured articles are showcased prominently on Wikipedia and represent the best work of the community.

To move an article through these stages, contributors can start by creating an article or expanding existing stubs. They can improve the content by conducting research, adding reliable sources, and writing in a clear and concise manner. Collaborating with other editors, participating in WikiProjects, and seeking feedback through peer reviews can also help in developing and improving articles.


2. INTERESTING/USEFUL POINT

1) Collaborative nature: Wikipedia is a collaborative platform where multiple contributors work together to create and improve articles. This ensures a diverse range of perspectives and expertise, leading to comprehensive and well-rounded content.

2) Iterative process: Article development on Wikipedia is an iterative process. Contributors start with a basic stub and gradually build upon it over time. This allows for continuous improvement and refinement of the content.

3) Quality assessment: Wikipedia has a system for assessing the quality of articles. The progression from stub to developing article, good article, and featured article represents increasing levels of quality and adherence to Wikipedia's content standards.

4) Focus on reliable sources: Wikipedia places a strong emphasis on using reliable and verifiable sources. This ensures that the information presented in articles is accurate, credible, and can be cross-checked by readers.

5) Recognition and visibility: Good articles and featured articles receive special recognition on Wikipedia. They are showcased prominently and serve as examples of high-quality content. This recognition motivates contributors to strive for excellence and encourages others to contribute to the improvement of articles.

6) Community involvement: The article development process on Wikipedia is driven by a vibrant and active community of editors. Collaboration, discussion, and feedback from fellow editors play a crucial role in shaping and refining articles.

Continuous improvement: Wikipedia encourages ongoing improvement of articles. Even after an article has reached a certain stage, it can still be edited and enhanced to reflect new information or to address any issues that may arise.

These points highlight the dynamic and evolving nature of article development on Wikipedia, the importance of reliable sources and collaboration, and the drive for continuous improvement to create high-quality content for readers.


3. DISCUSSION

 How can Wikipedia effectively balance inclusivity and accuracy in the development of its articles?

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