New free course teaches researchers how to improve Wikipedia citations and field visibility
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Summary
A new free online course called "Wikipedia for Researchers: Building reliable knowledge through citations" has been launched on WikiLearn. Co-developed by Kath Burton, Carlos Areia, and Asaf Bartov, the course combines expertise in academic publishing, data science, and Wikipedia's editorial culture. It aims to help researchers engage responsibly and effectively with Wikipedia by teaching them how to contribute reliable citations and improve the visibility of their fields on the platform. The course addresses the fact that Wikipedia is a key starting point for students, journalists, policymakers, and AI systems seeking information.
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· 3 pulledWikipedia is one of the most common starting points to gain a deeper understanding of a variety of topics.
"Wikipedia for Researchers: Building reliable knowledge through citations" is a new free course on WikiLearn!
Co-developed by Kath Burton, Carlos Areia, and Asaf Bartov, it brings together expertise in academic publishing, data science, and Wikipedia's editorial culture to help researchers engage responsibly and effectively.
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