How do I create a Wikipedia article?
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How do I create a Wikipedia article?
The Process
- Create your account and practice editing. Try to make 10 edits before you get started on your assignment.
- Make sure your article doesn’t already exist! Search for it on Wikipedia.
- Use the Article Wizard to start creating your new article.
- Write!
- Hit the blue “Publish page…” button when you’re done!
Can you make a Wikipedia article for yourself?
Can I make a Wikipedia page about myself? You can, but you shouldn’t. Wikipedia rules say that you should not create your own Wikipedia page. Doing so would be a conflict of interest.
Can you make a Wikipedia page for free?
Or, get started: sign up – contribute to the Wikipedia Project the way that you want to. Creating an account is quick and completely free.
Can anyone write an article on Wikipedia?
Anyone can create a Wikipedia page, but it’s important to follow their writing guidelines and choose topics that fit their standards. Your topic should be “notable” (it should be a subject covered elsewhere in reasonable detail), and your article should be verifiable with authoritative sources.
Is Wikipedia free Copyright?
Wikipedia is free content that anyone can edit, use, modify, and distribute. This is a motto applied to all Wikimedia Foundation projects: use them for any purpose as you wish.
How long does it take for a Wikipedia article to be approved?
3-6 Months
Wikipedia Page Approval Time is 3-6 Months Wikipedia receives thousands of entries every day. It has its own team of highly professional Wikipedia editors who meticulously screen the content and look for loopholes.
How do I create an online article?
The process of writing an article
- Step 1: Choose a topic of your interest. Choose a topic that interests you enough to focus on it.
- Step 2: Research – The basis for your article.
- Step 3: Start working on your rough draft.
- Step 4: Storytelling – Keeping your audience connected.
- Step 5: Read, Revise, Proofread, Rewrite.
How many sources does a Wikipedia article need?
We require the existence of at least one secondary source so that the article can comply with Wikipedia:No original research’s requirement that all articles be based on secondary sources.
How do I create a wiki on Google Sites?
Once you have your Google account, go to Google Sites and click the ‘Create Site’ button to start creating your own Wiki. Google Sites has different templates that we can choose from for our website. Select ‘Project Wiki’ to start creating your wiki. Specify a name that best describe the purpose of your wiki.
