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Wikipedia Guide: Learning to Edit Wikipedia

Resources for using Wikipedia and information about NEIU's Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon

Intro to Editing

Learning to edit Wikipedia can seem daunting. The links below will get you editing in no time!

Account Creation

Creating a Wikipedia account means that you can track your edits and participate more fully in the Wikipedia experience. Certain controversial or current articles are locked for editing, which means that only those with accounts can edit them.

How Can I Help?

Editing Wikipedia can be a simple as correcting a typo or improving an article by adding a reference. Wikipedia maintains lists of pages in need of some TLC to help you find where you can make the biggest impact.

Helpful Links

Editing Wikipedia: the Basics

Wikipedia Policies and Procedures

Wikipedia relies on many editors to create and edit its articles. Wikipedia has a number of policies, procedures, and guidelines in place in order to ensure accurate information and to create a welcoming, collaborative environment.

Where do I start?