W15.2.2 June 14 (Fri)—HUANGQIHAO

 What did I learn while editing Wikipedia? 

When I started editing on Wikipedia, I gained a lot of valuable experience and knowledge. Studying Wikipedia-centric throughout the semester gave me an insight into how this open platform works and how important it can impact one's academic career. In this practice-based course, I learned how to edit Wikipedia, from selecting and translating articles that don't have entries, to publishing to the appropriate sandbox, to finally publishing. This process not only honed my practical skills, but also deepened my understanding of theoretical knowledge, such as expanding my background knowledge by watching professors' videos and reading relevant articles.

Editing Wikipedia is significantly different from traditional student work. In traditional assignments, I usually need to complete tasks within the topics and frameworks prescribed by the professor, which limits my creativity and space for independent thinking. Editing on Wikipedia, on the other hand, is an open, self-selected process. Here, I have the freedom to choose the topics I am interested in for editing, which not only allows me to expand my field of knowledge, but also stimulates my interest and enthusiasm for learning.

How is this assignment different from more traditional student assignments?

In terms of information gathering and organization, Wikipedia's editors demand extremely high reliability and citation specifications, which strengthens my ability to assess the authenticity of information. Not only did I learn how to effectively access information from authoritative sources such as books, journals, and official websites, but I also learned how to ensure that the content cited met academic standards and Wikipedia's editorial guidelines. This rigorous requirement has improved my information analysis and judgment skills, which has also benefited me a lot in academic writing and online publishing.


At the same time, by participating in the practice of translating articles and editing articles, I not only improved my cross-cultural communication and cooperation skills, but also deepened my understanding of expressions and habits in different cultural contexts. It's not just about language skills, it's about cultivating cultural sensitivity and intercultural understanding. Therefore, editing Wikipedia is not just an academic task, but also an opportunity to develop one's skills and vision in one place in an all-round way.

Is it more fun?

Overall, editing Wikipedia has provided me with a rich and unique learning experience. It not only broadened my academic horizons and enhanced my practical ability, but also made me deeply appreciate the power of knowledge sharing and open learning. Editing Wikipedia is undoubtedly more challenging and innovative than traditional student assignments, which gives me an enduring passion and motivation for learning and exploring knowledge.

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