Research Guides: Wikimedia Toolkit: Editing Wikipedia

General Wikipedia Resources

Introduction to Wikipedia
The basics of editing and contributing to Wikipedia. Resources include policies and guidelines, editing using visual editor and source editor.

How to Create Your First Article
A step by step guide on how to create your first Wikipedia article using Article Wizard and general tips.
Evaluating Articles (PDF)
Evaluating Articles is a step by step guide aiding wikipedians in utilizing all available tools for the creation of quality content.
Style Manual
The Manual of Style provided by Wikipedia provides guidelines on appropriate article formatting, vocabulary, images among others.
Editing Wikipedia (PDF)
How to edit and improve current wikipedia content.
Editing Policy
A guide on how articles should be edited in line with Wikipedia's core values.
Wikipedia's Community Sandbox
The Wikipedia Community Sandbox allows users to practice editing articles without affecting the articles themselves.
When Should You Add a Red Link?
A red link, signifies that the linked-to page does not exist, it either never existed, or previously existed but has been deleted. Learn more about red links and when to include it.

Referencing on Wikipedia (PDF)
Some key tips to consider while adding references to Wikipedia.
Assessing Reliable Sources
A Wiki project serving a a guide on how to assess the reliability Wikipedia articles including goals and guidelines.
Citing Sources Tutorial
How to create citations using Wiki markup, RefToolBar and Visual Editor.
Wiki Markup Cheat Sheet
A quick guide to Wiki Markup
Citation Hunt
Citation Hunt allows users to add citations to information lacking a direct source.
Articles Needing Referencing
A current list of articles in need of additional referencing from as early as 2006.