User:Ath28/sandbox

Notes: Evaluating Wikipedia

• "Start" or "Stub" class articles aren't considered as reliable, or simply don't provide a very strong overview of the topic. These are great articles to evaluate and edit.fac
• Qualities of Strong Articles:
  • Clear overview
  • Clear structure with several headings and subheadings, arranged chronologically or by theme
  • Balanced, neutral coverage.
  • Reliable sources cited throughout the article
• Signs of a Weak Article:
  • Warning banners
  • Language and grammar issues
  • Few references, or references to unnamed sources.
  • Unequal length of otherwise equally relevant sections
• Editors can challenge unreferenced statements by adding a {{fact}} tag
• Should be citing at least once per paragraph, but quotations, hard facts, and controversial claims must always be cited.
• Information on Wikipedia must:
  • Come from independent sources
  • Come from sources known for fact-checking and neutrality
  • Come from reliable publishers and represent a general consensus in the field.
• Poor sources include: Blog posts and social media, press releases and promotional material, official websites, and self-published materials.
• Be careful to avoid copyright infringement
• To add a citation:
  • Check that the bottom of the page has a "Notes" or "References" section. If not, type: ==Notes==.
  • Check that the Notes section either has the text {{reflist}} or <references />. If not, type: {{reflist}}.
  •  Click after the text you would like to create a reference for
  • Type in the <ref> tag before the reference and type </ref> after the reference.
• The "View History" page displays a list of recent changes to an article, with comments regarding what other editors have altered.