Blogging through Wikipedia (2024)

 Reflective Report: What did I learn while editing Wikipedia? 1. The importance of website selection The first is the choice of website. In the process of editing Wikipedia, I used many websites that I was not familiar with before, which made me realize my habits, even subconscious behaviors, when using websites. Before I started editing Wikipedia, when I was retrieving information, I would give priority to familiar sites like Baidu. But in fact, this habit is not good, because as a voluntary website, Baidu Encyclopedia’s content is not very reliable. In the process of editing Wikipedia, I came into contact with many reliable websites and databases, which made me realize how important it is to filter information sources. I learned to use some international academic databases, official government websites, and authoritative news media, which provide more accurate and authoritative information. In addition, this experience also made me realize how strict China is in selecting informa...

 1. Summary DYK is the project page of the "Did You Know?" section of Wikipedia's homepage, showcasing new or expanded articles selected through an informal review process. Also included are guides and links to other information related to DYK, such as nominations, reviews, preparation, queues, and history. DYK aims to showcase new and improved content, showing readers the process of continuous improvement and expansion of Wikipedia articles; highlighting the diversity of information on Wikipedia and providing insights into the scope of material covered by Wikipedia. Articles must meet a series of criteria, such as the article must be new at the time of nomination, contain at least 1,500 characters of original prose, and the facts presented must have a citation in the article. 2.Interesting DYK's articles come from the latest content of Wikipedia, including new articles or articles that have been expanded more than five times, as well as articles that have been upgrad...

 Q1 I prefer to use artificial intelligence as a search engine.  The feedback from artificial intelligence is a direct feedback, which can save me a lot of time.There are too many articles on the Internet now. If I use Wikipedia, it means that I need to further retrieve information.  For example, when I need to know the main content of Foucault's "Discipline and Punish", I just need to enter the requirements into the chat box of Chatgpt. But if I search for this content on Wikipedia, "Foucault", "Frankfurt School", "Discipline and Punish", "Deconstructionism" and other related content will often appear. The efficiency of information retrieval is low and further manual retrieval is required. But this process will certainly be different from the process of people retrieving information in the past, but I think the impact of these changes is dialectical.  For example, using Chatgpt can improve people's efficiency in retrieving info...

 1. Summary This article provides guidance for Wikipedia editors. Wikipedia encourages contributors to create articles on topics that fall within Wikipedia. It is recommended to search first to make sure that there are no articles on the topic yet. If an editor does not have time to write a full article, they can start with a short article, which can eventually develop into a comprehensive article with effort. Once a short article has real content, it will become a real article. Wikipedia encourages contributors to edit and add content to improve the quality of the article. Articles that meet certain criteria are classified as good articles. They are well-written, neutral, and verifiable. 2. Interesting Featured articles are considered the best articles on Wikipedia. They are promoted to this status after a rigorous review process. Adding references and seeking feedback through peer review can also improve the quality of articles. 3. What techniques do you use to improve the qualit...

SUMMARY This article serves as a resource for Wikipedia contributors, offering guidance on how to create and develop articles effectively within the Wikipedia community.Outlines the various stages an article goes through, from creation to becoming a featured article, and provides guidance on how contributors can help articles progress through these stages.Then it explains that articles on Wikipedia can start as stubs, which are short articles with minimal content, and ideally evolve into well-written, comprehensive articles over time. It encourages contributors to skip stages in the development process and provides suggestions for finding articles to create or improve. INTRESTING The article discusses the importance of research, writing, and finishing touches in creating a quality article. It emphasizes the need for verifiability, neutrality, and adherence to Wikipedia's style guidelines. Additionally, it highlights the role of peer review in soliciting feedback and improving artic...

1.SUMMARY The text serves as a comprehensive guide for users interested in contributing to Wikimedia Commons, covering various aspects from uploading materials to resolving technical issues and understanding copyright implications. Wikimedia Commons is a media repository maintained by volunteers, offering freely licensed media useful for any Wikimedia project, including Wikipedia. The name "Wikimedia Commons" signifies its role as a common project storing media for all Wikimedia projects. Users can upload freely licensed media files (images, sound, video, etc.) useful for any Wikimedia project. Materials must allow for commercial use and derivative works. However, uploading mobile apps or text content is not permitted. Uploaded files must be in the public domain or under free licenses like Creative Commons. Users cannot revoke licenses once uploaded. Fair use content is not accepted, as Commons focuses on free content only.Materials on Commons can be used outside Wikimedia, f...

1.SUMMARY The article discusses remix culture, also known as read-write culture, which encourages the creation of derivative works by combining or editing existing materials. But it is a bit difficult to understand after translation into Chinese. It explores how digital technology has enabled the revival of this culture and democratized production, leading to a shift from a "Read Only" media culture to a "Read/Write" culture. Lawrence Lessig's work, particularly his book "Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy," is referenced to describe the transition from traditional media consumption to a more interactive and participatory culture. The history of remixing is traced back to ancient times, with examples such as folklore, literature, and graphic arts. The article also discusses the impact of digital technology on remixing, citing examples from various domains such as software development, music production, and film-making. It highl...

1.summary The article is a detailed compilation of historical hoaxes that were created on the English Wikipedia. It lists various fictitious articles, along with their creation and deletion dates, lengths, and other relevant details. The purpose of the list is to document these hoaxes in order to improve understanding and detection methods. The hoaxes range from fictitious historical figures and events to fabricated concepts and organizations. The document also provides insights into the characteristics of successful hoaxes and the methods used to identify them, drawing on academic research and automated detection algorithms. Another passage explores various references to Wikipedia in popular culture, highlighting its widespread influence and impact. Discussesed how Wikipedia is often parodied for its openness, with individuals vandalizing or modifying articles in nonconstructive ways. Additionally, the article mentions instances where Wikipedia is portrayed positively, such as when in...

 1.Summary A guideline for editors on sourcing standards within Wikipedia articles.  Wikipedia articles should be based on reliable, published sources, ensuring coverage of majority and significant minority views. The guideline emphasizes the need for inline citations for any material challenged or likely to be challenged, and for all quotations.Published Sources: Published sources include text materials as well as audio, video, and multimedia materials. Context is crucial in determining the reliability of a source.Age of Sources: Older sources may be inaccurate, especially in rapidly evolving fields. Newer sources are generally preferred in fields like medicine, while historical events may benefit from older reports.Types of Sources: Scholarly material like academic publications and peer-reviewed sources are usually the most reliable. Secondary sources are preferred, and dissertations, citation counts, and isolated studies are discussed in detail.Questionable and Self-publish...

 1. Summary The article provides an overview of some basic information about "Good Faith Collaboration: The Culture of Wikipedia", explores the phenomenon of Wikipedia and its communities, and advocates that Wikipedia's success is more attributed to its editorial community and cultural norms, rather than its technology. The author, Regle, is a scholar focusing on Internet sociology and a Wikipedia volunteer. He provided an ethnographic study on the history, cultural norms and collaborative practices of Wikipedia. The book is divided into eight chapters, first outlining the author's methodology, and then historically exploring collaborative practices, including H G. Examples include Wells's "World Brain" and Paul Otrell's "Universal Knowledge Base". The article also explores the core policies of Wikipedia, such as neutrality and verifiability, emphasizing the importance of "goodwill" and collaborative virtues. In addition, the book...

 1. Summary In Chapter 8, the author reflections on the culture and success of Wikipedia, using methodologies such as a puzzle and H. G. Wells' concept of a "world brain." They emphasize the importance of neutral point of view (NPOV) and good faith in Wikipedia's collaborative production Discussing the challenges and tensions within open content communities like Wikipedia, noting the presence of conflict alongside cooperation The author acknowledges the role of technology but arguments that it alone is ineffective to explain Wikipedia's success They highlight the significance of collaborative culture and community values, suggesting that these aspects are essential for effective collaboration The discussion delves into critiques of Wikipedia, its evolving identity, and the pragmatic nature of its community discussions 2. Interesting Topic concerns about Wikipedia's quality and changes over time, actually, it is as a remark phenomenon and a significant step tow...

 1.SUMMARY Chapter 6 of the text delves into the concept of authorial leadership within open content communities like Wikipedia. It discusses the emergence of leadership despite the ethos of openness and egalitarianism. Jimmy Wales, one of Wikipedia's co-founders, serves as a prominent example of this leadership, exercising influence through persuasion and occasional autocratic actions. The chapter explores the dynamics between Wales and Larry Sanger, another co-founder, highlighting the tension between title and authority in a decentralized community. It emphasizes the importance of community values in shaping leadership roles and discusses Wales' leadership style, characterized by patience, civility, and a willingness to apologize. Despite occasional controversies, Wales' contributions to establishing Wikipedia's values are significant. He supports the community's governance evolution while encouraging other forms of leadership to emerge.  Overall, the chapter pro...

1. Summary This article mainly explores the complexity of openness within the Wikipedia community, inspired by the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) movement. The article introduces two different "patterns" of Wikipedia, highlighting the duality of openness and the challenges and benefits associated with these concepts. 1. It discusses the concept of open content communities , emphasizing the characteristics and roles of open content, transparency, completeness, non discrimination, and non-interference. The article also explores the importance of transparency, integrity, non discrimination, and non-interference in maintaining trust and accountability within the Wikipedia community. The article also examines the dynamics of editing and governance within the Wikipedia community, with a focus on issues such as openness, disruptive behavior, bureaucratic procedures, and gender representation. It discusses the challenges posed by promises that anyone can edit, as well as measu...

 1. Summary Chapter 2 of the text delves into the ambient pursuit of a universal encyclopedia, trapping its historical roots and technical specifications up to the event of Wikipedia It begins with Jimmy Wales' vision for Wikipedia as a tool to degrade access to knowledge globally, echoing Enlightenment ideas of collective progress and stability Despice the jetting skimming about the note of encapsulation "all human knowledge," there is an ending optimization about the potential for increased information access to foster human agreement The vision of a universal encyclopedia, challenged by figures like H.G. Wells and realized in projects like Wikipedia, reflects a convergence of technological advancement, internationalist ideas, and the collective effort to share knowledge globally Despit initial setups and challenges, these endiavors have significantly influenced the way information is accessed and shared in the digital age Then, the text discusses the evolution of the c...

 1. Summary The reading materials from the second week provide us with an interpretive perspective on the publishing process and significance of Wikipedia as a collaborative community and cultural phenomenon. Emphasized the importance of researching Wikipedia and acknowledged the contribution of Reagle to understanding its culture and dynamics. 2. Interesting Providing books online for free, like Wikipedia, is crucial, but creating both print and online versions also involves logistical and technical challenges. This has raised doubts about the accessibility of academic literature and the impact of open content initiatives on academic publishing. 3. Discussion The article emphasizes the human aspect of Wikipedia, acknowledges its shortcomings, and acknowledges the efforts made by volunteers in pursuing accuracy and completeness. But who should develop and review the ethical responsibility of online platforms, the dynamics of online collaboration, and community norms?

   1. Summary In the first week's video, I learned about the exam format, homework requirements, and how to earn extra credits in the classroom. I am appreciate for Professor Piotr Konieczny to emphasizing the classroom requirements in such detail. 2. Interesting Why are you taking the class? Firstly, I am very interested in sociology. Sociology is a discipline that studies human behavior, and no one can exist without society. When we come into this world as infants, socialization begins, so studying sociology can help us have a clearer understanding of ourselves and the world around us. In addition, as an exchange student from China, courses related to sociology meet the credit requirements of my major. What PRACTICAL SKILLS do you expect to gain from attention it? Studying the theory of sociology is certainly necessary, but I hope to learn how to apply it in practical life. For example, as a bridge connecting enterprises and users, how should I assess consumer psychology and...