W14.2 June 7 (Fri)—ZHANG MINGSHUO

1. Summary:

Wikipedia

you know (DYK) is the project page dedicated to the "Did you know" section on Wikipedia's Main Page. This section showcases interesting tidbits from new or significantly updated entries to encourage editors to contribute high-quality content and to increase the visibility of their edits. To be featured in DYK, content must meet certain criteria, such as sufficient length and reliable references. The trivia must be concise, engaging, and attention-grabbing. Editors who meet these requirements can nominate their entries. If the nominations pass the vetting process, they might be displayed in the DYK section. This approach not only makes Wikipedia more informative and engaging but also motivates more people to participate in editing and contributing.

2. Interesting Point:

The most fascinating aspect is the concept of ‘hooks’ and the nomination process. Each ‘hook’ presents an interesting fact from new content in a question format like "Did you know that...?" This simple question format stimulates readers' curiosity. Any registered user can nominate these ‘hooks,’ and self-nomination is encouraged, allowing anyone to participate and nominate their own contributions.

3. Discussion:

Are you aware of the range of topics covered by the content displayed in this section? Are certain topics more frequently featured while others are less common?

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