Blogging through Wikipedia (2024)

What did I learn while editing Wikipedia? How is this assignment different from more traditional student assignments?   I learned a lot from the weekly contributing assignment to Wikipedia. First, I learned how important it is to ensure that information is reliable and accurate. Wikipedia has developed a habit of finding the right information and ensuring that the information is authentic because anyone can modify the content. It is also a place where many people work together, and as a result, we communicate and exchange feedback with others, we realized the importance of cooperation. As I wrote and fixed the process, I improved my writing skills and started to pay more attention to grammar and spelling. By deciding on a topic and delving into it, I gained a lot of new knowledge. This assignment is different from ordinary school assignments. Contributing to Wikipedia is not just for scoring points, but for improving the information that many people actually see. So I could feel th...

 1)  'Did  You know' is a page for the "Do you know?" section of the English Wikipedia main page. This section introduces interesting facts from a recently created or highly updated document. This program was created to help editors share new information and improved content. Contributors can recommend documents they have created or improved, and selected documents go through careful review. DYK participants include people who have created or improved their documents, reviewers, administrators, and others, all of which help improve DYK's quality and inform its users in a variety of ways. The DYK program is run with the cooperation and engagement of the Wikipedia community. 2)  I think it's really good to have an activity to promote high-quality content on Wikipedia. You Know What? is one of its activities that introduces surprising facts in newly created or vastly improved documents, promoting high-quality content created by editors and attracting users' a...

  following material: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Category 1) Categorization is to organize documents by subject so that related documents can be easily found, and to prevent duplicate documents from being created. The basic principle of categories is to select the appropriate category and use consistent naming conventions. For example, the subject category should be singular and the collective category should be plural. You should select categories that accurately reflect the contents of the document, be careful not to use too many categories, and clearly describe the criteria for documents to be included in the category. The Wikipedia page explains the categorization policies and procedures in this way to help with the efficient classification of documents. 2) The Wikipedia page provides very well-organized detailed guidelines for classifying documents in a systematic manner, helping contributors to classify documents consistently. This makes it easier for reader...

 1) The 'Wikimedia: Article development' page describes how and best practices for creating and improving documents in Wikipedia. All articles begin with the ideas of the contributors. When writing an article, you must gather information from a trusted source. It must also be supported by citations from reputable references. Wikipedia encourages co-editing. It must be engaged in the community, seek feedback, and be open to constructive criticism. The last one is to finish an article with a relevant image or graphic. 2) This is the first time I noticed that Wikipedia has a separate high-quality article called Featured Articles. When an article is featured, it will appear prominently on various community pages and may even be featured on the main page. This visibility is likely to help attract new contributors and donations that are vital to Wikipedia's growth. Additionally, although featured articles are highly honed, there is always room for further improvement, such as enc...

  1.Summary "Wikimedia in culture" explores Wikipedia's impact on various aspects of society and popular culture. It tells us how it influenced literature, art, music, and more. It also explores Wikipedia's depictions in films, television shows, and other media. The article also highlights the main examples of Wikipedia being the subject of controversy or debate in a cultural context. 2.  What I felt In Korea, there is a 'NamuWiki' site. It works just like 'Wikipedia.' Since it is a very famous site, opening a dedicated page for individuals in NamuWiki is also a measure of awareness. It is similar to Wikipedia. However, NamuWiki has more credibility issues than Wikipedia. NamuWiki is also where individuals can write down their personal opinions. Therefore, the Internet in Korea sometimes says 'Turn off NamuWiki' to those who say strange things. 3.  discussion I disagree with Andrew Keen's idea in the critical paragraph. Wikipedia provides f...

1.Summary "Wikipedia: Reliable Sources" is a guideline for Wikipedia's website, which sets out the criteria for determining the sources of reliable information available in Wikipedia articles. It provides guidance on assessing the reliability of sources in various contexts, while emphasizing the importance of using reputable, independent, and verifiable sources. 2.  What I felt So far, I've thought of the news as a reliable source, but I've noticed that I need to check multiple independent sources in practice. While prompt updates are important, I've noticed that it might be better to wait than spread some carefully unchecked information. Initial reporting of the news may have limited accuracy, so you'll have to consider a reliable supplementary source. 3.  discussion While the importance of editing needed to balance the importance of up-to-date information with the validity of historical information has been highlighted, concrete guidance on how to do thi...

  1. Summary This text discusses the concept of the "benevolent dictator" in open content communities and its role. This concept refers to the crucial role of a leader who guides cooperation and collaboration among volunteers in the community. Such a dictatorial leader directs the community's development and direction, mediates internal conflicts, and defends against malicious actors. In the case of Wikipedia, leaders have played significant roles from the initial construction of the media wiki to content creation, often earning the informal title of "benevolent dictator." However, if such leadership is perceived as excessively dictatorial, it can lead to community division. In conclusion, leaders must respect and carefully adhere to the values and norms of the community. 2. Interesting point In Wikipedia, it is interesting that leaders are evaluated by the community, and leadership may be maintained or lost based on that evaluation. This provides an interesting...

 1. Summary Open content communities like Wikipedia have various characteristics. These communities provide open content, maintain transparency, ensure integrity, prohibit discrimination, and do not allow interference. In Wikipedia, transparency and integrity are emphasized, enhancing trust and understanding among users. Transparency fosters trust by making decision-making processes and their reasons clear, helping newcomers understand community culture and reducing abuse. This promotes fair conduct, encourages user participation, and transparently manages community activities. However, transparency alone may not achieve perfect transparency, and sometimes too much information can be harmful. 2. Interesting point The interesting part I found is about the policy-making process of Wikipedia. Specifically, the text discusses how the Wikipedia community transitions towards bureaucratic governance as it grows, shaping and reinforcing policies and procedures within the community. It prov...

http://reagle.org/joseph/2010/gfc/chapter-2.htm 1.  Summary This article explore a historical narrative centered around knowledge sharing and collaboration. Initially, there were endeavors to preserve knowledge in physical formats, but with the advancement of digital technology and networks, platforms like Wikipedia emerged as online encyclopedias. The narrative delves into past failures and erroneous predictions, shedding light on the eventual development of Wikipedia and what it signifies for us today. It examines the reasons behind the prolonged journey towards realizing the vision of a universal encyclopedia, highlighting the interplay between vision, pragmatics, and happenstance. Ultimately, it underscores the enduring quest for global knowledge dissemination and collaboration, reflecting on the significance of goodwill among contributors and the pursuit of global understanding. 2. interesting What I found interesting is the comparison between Nupedia and Wikipedia, which high...

http://reagle.org/joseph/2010/gfc/foreward.html 1. Summary The text highlight the revolutionary nature of Wikipedia, emphasizing its role as a collaborative community that freely shares knowledge. It underscores the importance of anthropological studies in understanding Wikipedia's culture and impact beyond its millions of entries, showcasing it as a flawed yet deeply respected institution. 2. intersting point What's interesting is that Wikipedia was once considered impossible. It highlights how Jimmy Wales, the founder of the project, and others could not have imagined its success. Despite the initial skepticism, Wikipedia has developed into a collaborative community which embodies the ethics of volunteering and sharing knowledge. These changes signify a change into a new kind of economy or community where individuals contribute for the love of work rather than for financial gain. 3. discussion Investigating the impact of Wikipedia's success on traditional models of knowle...