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Behind the scenes of Wikipedia: editing, accuracy, and notability, with Jonathan Rick

2025/3/13
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Wikipedia's reliability has evolved. Initially dismissed, it's now seen as a trustworthy source, especially amid online misinformation. The platform's accuracy is comparable to traditional reference books, and its self-correcting nature helps mitigate the spread of false information.
  • Wikipedia's accuracy is comparable to traditional reference books.
  • Wikipedia is self-correcting, removing misinformation quickly.
  • Wikipedia uses plain language, making information easily accessible.

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  1. Is Wikipedia the last refuge on online truth? With AI-generated content and misinformation spreading online, Wikipedia is growing in esteem, but who decides what gets published? How does Wikipedia determine things like credibility and notability? Wikipedia consultant Jonathan Rick gives us the inside scoop on Wikipedia’s strict sourcing rules, why some pages get deleted, and how you can become an editor.

Jonathan Rick) helps people make sense of — and profit from — business communication. Whether through ghostwriting, speaking, or marketing, he helps clients engender buzz, shape public opinion, and become thought leaders.

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