Most people use Wikipedia on a regular basis for information. With a free site loaded with over 4,741,601 articles in their archives, this makes them one of the most resourceful spots on the web. This virtual community allows you to post, edit and enjoy pages all free of charge. The community has high standards, but you are able to jump right in and start producing quality articles and editing ones that exist. Make sure to follow their guidelines, as your article can be rejected if it doesn’t.
Adding New Articles
What makes Wikipedia so unique, are the numerous articles they have, and the factual information they provide. Before writing a new article you must do two things. First, you must set up and register your account with them. Second, you need to make sure there is not already an article about the subject on there. Duplicate content will be deleted. Articles shouldn’t be about personal issues, personal promotion or about family. They should be kept to relevant topics that the public is interested in, and they should have ample sources to back up the claims.
How To Write A Great Article
Start all articles with a great introduction. Consultants at GetYourWiki advise that you use a first line that hooks readers from the start whenever writing new Wikipedia articles. Keep all paragraphs short and make sure they contain pertinent information. Headings will help to clarify the subject area and allow those who skim the page to find exactly what they need. Adding pictures for illustration is helpful. The best type of article has less than 50 kb worth of material and is not excessively long. Be sure to meet the notability guidelines and steer clear of controversial materials.
If you see an article that doesn’t have up-to-date information, or isn’t 100% factual, you can update or edit it. To do this, you don’t need to register or log in to your account. The “Visual Editor” allows anyone to make edits, as long as they can back up their claims. Some pages have been protected from editing and are locked. These will be notated by a lock in the upper right hand corner of the page. To edit these pages, one will need to submit an “edit request” form.
Enhancing the Wikipedia community is fun. Just remember, don’t violate copyrights and make sure to cite all work through verifiable sources. This community grows each and every day, be a part by writing or editing pages.