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What you need to know to edit Wikipedia in English, which is largely similar for German- French- and Italian-language Wikipedias.
The basics
editHere is a link to tutorials that can help you edit Wikipedia: Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Tutorial.
The five pillars of Wikipedia
editFor a detailed version, click here.
- Wikipedia is an encyclopedia
- Wikipedia is written from a neutral point of view
- Wikipedia is free content that anyone can use, edit, and distribute
- Wikipedia's editors should treat each other with respect and civility
- Wikipedia has no firm rules
Practical aspects
edit- Each assertion you type needs to be verifiable. Make sure that you add references to back up statements.
- Your references need to be secondary sources: original research is not accepted as a reference.
- Avoid plagiarism. This may includes your own work, unless it is published under a free license allowing for commercial and noncommercial use. Plagiarism amounts to a breach of copyright, which violates Wikipedia policy. If you need to use work you have published under a copyright license, please, reformulate.
- Neutral point of view. Articles should be written from a neutral point of view. You should represent fairly, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views that have been published by reliable sources.
A few useful links
editConflict of interest: definition
editSpecific notability criteria
edit- Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Notability_(academics)
- Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Notability (organizations and companies)
Summaries of info on how to edit Wikipedia
editGuided tours
editA few well-designed guided tours to learn to find your way around Wikipedia can be found on this page.