W12.2 May 24 (Fri) —LI MENGRU

Summary

On Wikipedia, most articles start as simple stubs and gradually evolve into comprehensive and high-quality entries over time. This blog will outline the different stages of a Wikipedia article's development and provide some tips on how to improve articles at each stage.

Creating a New Article：If you want to create a new article, you can use the "Article Wizard" to guide you through the process. First, search Wikipedia to see if a related article already exists. If not, you can start creating your new article.

Stubs：If you don't have time to write a full article, you can start with a "stub." Stubs are very short articles that provide just a few sentences about a topic. Follow Wikipedia's style guide, maintain a neutral tone, and avoid personal comments. Use Wikipedia's search function to find related information and reference reliable sources, such as books and academic journals.

Developing Articles：Once a stub has enough content, you can remove the stub template and continue to edit and improve the article. This stage involves expanding the content, improving the structure, and adding more references.

Good Articles：When an article reaches a certain quality standard, it can be nominated as a "Good Article" by participating in a "peer review." Seek feedback from other Wikipedia users, list areas for improvement on the article's talk page, and collaborate with other editors to enhance the article's quality.

By following these steps and continually working to improve articles, you can contribute to the creation of comprehensive and reliable content on Wikipedia.

Interesting Point

I really appreciate mechanisms like peer review that ensure the quality of content. This transparent review process not only enhances the quality of articles but also provides editors with feedback and learning opportunities.

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Is cooperation and coordination between different institutions crucial for accessing research resources?

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