Wikipedia igwiki https://ig.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ihu_mb%E1%BB%A5 MediaWiki 1.46.0-wmf.24 first-letter Midia Ọpụrụiche Ńkàtá Ojiarụ Ńkàtá ojiarụ Wikipedia Ńkàtá Wikipedia Faịlụ Ńkàtá faịlụ MidiaWiki Ńkàtá MidiaWiki Templeeti Ńkàtá templeeti Enyemaka Ńkàtá enyemaka Otú Ńkàtá otú Édēchághị́ Ńkàtá Édēchághị́ TimedText TimedText talk Module Module talk Event Event talk 4 1983 630675 156771 2026-04-17T13:16:31Z Ifeanyi Stephen 56092 630675 wikitext text/x-wiki {{translation}} {{dablink|Nk a bụ ndubata na Wikipedia project maka ndị ọbịa. O nwere encyclopedia article màkà yá na [[Wikipedia]]. Ne kwa: [[listi overviews]].}} [[Image:Www.wikipedia.org screenshot 2018.png|thumb|300px|wikipedia.org]] '''Wikipedia''' ([[IPA chart for English|IPA]]: {{IPA|/ˌwikiˈpiːdi.ə/}} or {{IPA|/ˌwɪkiˈpiːdi.ə/}}) bụ otú [[multilingual]], [[World Wide Web|web-based]], [[free content]] [[encyclopedia]] project. Ndi volunteer site akuku nílé di na uwa na [[Collaborative writing|collaborate na ede]]. With rare exceptions, ónyéọbula nwe internet ga e nwé ike nyé áká [[Help:Editing|edit]] ya, simply site na i click ru ''dezie'' [[Hyperlink|link]]. Aha Wikipedia bu otu [[portmanteau]] nke umuokwu ''[[wiki]]'' (a type of collaborative website) na ''[[encyclopedia]]''. Site na mgbe e kéré yá na 2001, Wikipedia e to rapidly banye otu nyé na ndi núkwù [[reference]] [[Web sites]]. Na article nile, links ga e du gi ru associated articles, often with additional information. Onyobula di welcome i tinye information, cross-references mo citations, as long as fa na e mere etu ahun within Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Policies and guidelines|editing policies]] na appropriate standard. A tu ne egu na i gá accidentally damage Wikipedia mgbe i na e tinye mọ dozie information, nihi na [[Wikipedia:Who writes Wikipedia|editors ndị ọzọ]] always nọ around i advise mọ correct obvious errors, ọzọ kwa Wikipedia's software, anyi mara as [[MediaWiki]], di carefully designed i kwe ru easy reversal of editorial mistakes. Nihi Wikipedia bụ ọrụ ná gá on nyé nke, na principle, onyobula nwe ike contribute nye, ọ dị íchè from paper-based reference source na ụzọ ba uru. In particular, older articles tend to di more comprehensive na balanced, while newer articles nwe ike contain significant misinformation, unencyclopedic content, or [[Wikipedia:Vandalism|vandalism]]. Users need ru i dị aware of ihe nke'a ị obtain ru valid information na ị yari misinformation fa tinye re recently mana fa dika e wepụ. (Ne ''[[Wikipedia:Researching with Wikipedia|Researching with Wikipedia]]'' for more details.) However, unlike paper reference source, Wikipedia di continually updated, with nkere mo updating of articles on topical events within minutes or hours, rather than na onwa or aho nke printed encyclopedias. [[Wikipedia]] bụ a registered [[trademark]] nke [[nonprofit]] [[Wikimedia Foundation]], nke kere entire family of free-content [[m:Complete list of Wikimedia projects|projects]]. Na ime projects ndị nka, ị di welcome ị [[WP:BB|di bold]] mere edit articles, contribute nye knowledge etụ ị fu ru fit na ụzọ dị collaborative. Ọ bụrụ na ị dika e me etụ ahụ, anyị na e mere gi invite ka ị weru obere moments ka í gu [[Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not|Ihe Wikipedia bu (na ihe ọ burọ)]], so that ị ga e nwe understanding ru etụ ị consult mọ contribute nye Wikipedia. Further information gbasara key topics na gosi na ụkpụrụ. Ọ bụrụ na ị nwe rọ ike chọpụta ihe ị chọrọ, nwagodu '''[[Wikipedia:FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]''' mọ ne '''[[Wikipedia:Questions|Ebe ị jụ esị]]'''. Màkà enyemaka gbasara editing na issues ndị ọzọ, ne ''[[Help:Contents]]''. ==Màkà Wikipedia== ===Histri Wikipedia=== {{details|History of Wikipedia}} Wikipedia di founded ka offshoot nke [[Nupedia]], otu project di now-abandoned ị produce a free encyclopedia. Nupedia nwe re elaborate system of [[peer review]] bia kwa require highly qualified contributors, mana ị dèrè articles di slow. Na oge 2000, [[Jimmy Wales]], ónyé bu founder Nupedia, na [[Larry Sanger]], nke Wales te employ ka ọ rụrụ on project ahụ, discuss uzo ị supplement Nupedia with komplementri project. Ná mgbe chi ejie nke [[January 2]], [[2001]], Sanger nwe konvasashon n'elu dinner with [[WikiWikiWeb:BenKovitz|Ben Kovitz]], otu [[computer programmer]], ni [[San Diego, California|San Diego]], [[California]]. Kovitz, ónyé wu a regula na "[[Ward Cunningham|Ward's]] Wiki" ([[WikiWikiWeb]]), explain ru [[wiki]] concept nye Sanger. Sanger hụ na ihe wiki ga bụ an excellent format ebe a more open, less formal encyclopedia project nwé ike dị pursued. Ọ dịrị Sanger izi ị persuade ru Wales, ónyé dị ga introduced ga wiki konsept, ga set up otu wiki nye Nupedia, ọzọ kwá Nupedia's wiki izizi ga onlaen ni [[January 10]]. Konsidarabul resistans te di site na áká pat ndị ne edit Nupedia na ndị reviewers n'ihi nye aidea nke ị assoshiet Nupedia with websait di na wiki format, n'ihi nke'a project ọhụrụ ahu a bịa nwé aha "Wikipedia" na domaen nke ya, wikipedia.com, na [[January 15]] (ni ugbua anyị ne kpọ "[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Day|Ụbọchị Wikipedia]]"). Wales donaet ru [[Bandwidth]] na [[server (komputin)|server]] (di ni San Diego). [[Bomis]] employees garaga na ndị nọ ùgbúà bụ ndị ru ọrụ ná project a inklud ru [[Tim Shell]], otu ónyé na ndị kochọpụta Bomis na current NEO ya, na programmer Jason Richey. Domaen ya evenchuali gbanwere ga ru wikipedia.org dị ùgbúà mgbe nonprọfit [[Wikimedia Faundeshon]] di launchd ka nnenanna ọganaizeshon ya, promptin ị ji .org mé domaen nye ị dinot nonkommashal nechọ ya. Ni Maachị 2007, okwu ''wiki'' a bịa bụrụ ọkwụ ọhụrụ ni asụsụ oyibo .<ref>http://www.oed.com/help/updates/Prakrit-prim.html</ref> Ni [[Mee 2001]], ndị non-Igbo Wikipedia di launchd — nye [[Asụsụ Katalan|Katalan]], [[Asụsụ Chinese|Chinese]], [[Asụsụ Dutch|Dutch]], [[Esperanto]], [[Asụsụ French|French]], [[Asụsụ Jerman|Jerman]], [[Asụsụ Hebrew|Hebrew]], [[Asụsụ Italian|Italian]], [[Asụsụ Japaniz|Japaniz]], [[Asụsụ Portuguiz|Portuguiz]], [[Asụsụ Rossian|Rossian]], [[Asụsụ Spanish|Spanish]], na [[Asụsụ Swedish|Swedish]]; o mesia, [[Asụsụ Arabik|Arabik]] na [[Asụsụ Hungerian|Hungerian]] e só fa.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Announcements_May_2001 |title=Wikipedia announcements — May 2001}}</ref> Na September,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Announcements_September_2001 |title=Wikipedia announcements — September 2001}}</ref> fa gwụnya [[Asụsụ Polish|Polish]] banye fa ya na ị mé kommitment nye multilingual provishon nke Wikipedia. Na ngwusi afọ ahụ, [[Afrikaans]], [[Asụsụ Norwegian|Norwegian]], na [[Asụsụ Serbokroatian|Serbokroatian]] vashons di annaunsd. ===Statistics Wikipedia=== :''Maen édémédé: [[Wikipedia:Statistics]], [[Wikipedia:Size of Wikipedia]]'' Karịa [http://en.wikipedia.org/wikistats/EN/TablesWikipediansEditsGt5.htm 75,000 ndị kọntributọ dị aktiv] ne ru ni ụfọdụ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wikistats/EN/TablesArticlesTotal.htm 5,300,000 articles] ni [http://en.wikipedia.org/wikistats/EN/Sitemap.htm 100 languages] Karịa. As of ta, {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} ihu di ni [[Asụsụ Igbo|Igbo]]; ụbọchị nílé [http://www.wikipedia.org/wikistats/EN/TablesUsageVisits.htm nnukwu nọmba] ọbịa di n'igwe sitere gburugburu uwa ne mere ndezie na ị kere édémédé ọhụrụ ị enhans ihe amamihe dị ni Wikipedia encyclopedia. Ndị ọbịa e need ne speshalaizd qualifikeshons ị kontribut, n'ihi ne praimari rol fa bụ ị de édémédé nye ihe amamihe dị ga; nke'a pụtara ne ọha nke ọgụ afọ nílé na odinala na soshal bakgraund nwe ike [[Wikipedia:Who writes Wikipedia|de édémédé Wikipedia]]. Text nílé dị ni Wikipedia, na most foto na kontent ndị ọzọ di, di kọvad site ni [[GNU Free Documentation License]] (GFDL). Kọntribushọn obula fọdụrụ ka akunauba nke ndi kere fa, GFDL laisens ne hụ ne kontent di freeli distributabul na ị mepụta ọzọ. (Lée [[Wikipedia:Copyrights|kopiraight notis]] na [[Wikipedia:Content disclaimer|kontent disklaema]] gbasara information Karịa.) ===Ndị kọntributọ Wikipedia=== {{main|Wikipedia:Who writes Wikipedia|Wikipedia:Wikipedians}} Ịrị dị n'igwe nke ndị ne me edit kwada — sitere expat skọla fa ga ndị ne gụ ya kazhuali — nwe ike mere Wikipedia edit, mmepee ne me nkasiobi ntinye nnukwu kọntent amaunt. Mekanizim karịa dị ị ndị memba Wikipedia rụrụ ọrụ kasị bara uru ị kere hai-qualiti resos na maentaen civiliti. Ndị Editọ nwe ike kiri ịhụ na ndị tekis nwere ike sere editin programmụ ị dobe trak nke mọ rektifai ajọ edit. Karịa 1,000 administratọ with Ike pụrụ iche ne gbamgbọ hụ ne omume konfomụ ga gaidlaen na pọlisi Wikipedia. Mgbe situaeshon ntakịrị dịrị unresolvd mgbe konsensus remedi ndị ọzọ fael, otu judishal kommittee ne bátá na kau ihe ga eme gbasara ị withdraw mọ restrikt ike editin mọ ị hotara meazhọ ndozi ndị ọzọ. Ọldou Wikimedia Faundeshon nwere sait a, ọ dị ọninvọlvd nnukwu ni ị dèrè edit na opereshon kwa ụbọchị. ==Making the best use of Wikipedia== ===Exploring Wikipedia=== {{main|Wikipedia:Explore}} Many visitors come to this site to acquire knowledge, others to share knowledge. In fact, at this very instant, dozens of articles are being improved, and [[Special:Newpages|new articles]] are also being created. You can view changes as they happen at the [[Special:Recentchanges|Recent changes]] page. You also can view [[Special:Randompage|random articles]]. Over 1,200 articles have been designated by the Wikipedia community as [[Wikipedia:Featured articles|featured articles]], exemplifying the best articles in Wikipedia. Another 1,800 articles are designated as [[Wikipedia:Good articles|good articles]]. Wikipedia also has [[Portal:List of portals|portals]], which organize content around topic areas. You may also [[Wikipedia:Searching|search]] for articles, using the search box on the left side of the screen. You also might enjoy reading Wikipedia in other languages. Wikipedia has more than two hundred different languages (see [[#Wikipedia versions in other languages|other language versions]]), including a [http://simple.wikipedia.org Simple English] version, and related projects include a dictionary, quotations, books, manuals, and scientific reference sources, and a news service (see [[#Sister projects|sister projects]]). All of these are maintained, updated, and managed by separate communities, and often include thought-provoking information and articles which can be hard to find through other common sources. ===Basic navigation in Wikipedia=== {{main|Wikipedia:Basic navigation}} Wikipedia articles are all [[Hyperlink|linked]], or cross-referenced. Wherever you see highlighted text like [[wikilink|this]], it means there is a link to some relevant article or Wikipedia page with further in-depth information elsewhere if you need it. Holding your mouse over the link will often show you where a link will take you. You are always one click away from more information on any point that has a link attached. There are other links towards the ends of most articles, for other articles of interest, relevant external web sites and pages, reference material, and [[Wikipedia:Category|organized categories of knowledge]] which you can search and traverse in a loose [[hierarchy]] for more information. Some articles may also have links to dictionary definitions, audio-book readings, quotations, the same article in other languages, and further information available on our [[Wikipedia:Sister projects|sister projects]]. You can add further links if a relevant link is missing, and this is one way to contribute. ===Using Wikipedia as a research tool=== {{main|Wikipedia:Researching with Wikipedia|Citing Wikipedia}} As a [[wiki]], articles are never complete. They are continually edited and improved over time, and in general this results in an upward trend of quality, and a growing consensus over a fair and balanced representation of information. Users should be aware that not all articles are of encyclopedic quality from the start, and may contain false or debatable information. Indeed, many articles start their lives as partisan, and it is after a long process of discussion, debate and argument, that they gradually take on a [[WP:NPOV|neutral point of view]] reached through [[Wikipedia:Consensus|consensus]]. Others may for a while become caught up in a heavily unbalanced viewpoint which can take some time — months perhaps — to extricate themselves and regain a better balanced consensus. In part, this is because Wikipedia operates an internal resolution process when editors cannot agree on content and approach, and such issues take time to come to the attention of more experienced editors. The ''ideal'' Wikipedia article is balanced, [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral]] and encyclopedic, containing notable, [[Wikipedia:Verifiability|verifiable]] knowledge. An increasing number of articles reach this standard over time, and many already have. However, this is a process and can take months or years to be achieved, as each user adds their contribution in turn. Some articles contain statements and claims which have not yet been fully [[WP:CITE|cited]]. Others will later have entire new sections added. Some information will be considered by later contributors to be insufficiently founded, and may be removed or expounded. While the overall trend is generally upward, it is important to use Wikipedia carefully if it is intended to be used as a research source, since individual articles will, by their nature, vary in standard and maturity. There [[Wikipedia:Researching with Wikipedia|are guidelines and information pages]] designed to help users and researchers do this effectively, and an article that summarizes third-party studies and assessments of the [[reliability of Wikipedia]]. ===Wikipedia vs. paper encyclopedias=== :''Main article: [[m:Wiki is not paper|Wiki is not paper]] (on [[m:|Wikimedia Meta-Wiki]])'' Some see clear differences in Wikipedia that allow it to trump traditional paper encyclopedias. For instance, Wikipedia has not only a very low "publishing" cost for adding or expanding upon material but also a low environmental impact, since it need never be printed and then distributed via air, sea, or land. Also, Wikipedia seems easier to read through its use of [[wikilink]]s instead of in-line explanations and its incorporation of overview summaries (article introductions) with the extensive detail of a full article. Additionally, the editorial cycle can be performed with greater timeliness, accessibility, and ease. Although a paper encyclopedia is set in stone till its next edition, writers and editors update Wikipedia at every moment, thus ensuring that it stays abreast of the most recent events and scholarship. Supporters of paper encyclopedias disagree. Many think that Wikipedia's amateur and democratic ethos makes it far more susceptible to inaccuracy. Others argue that too many Wikipedia articles lack any real relevance but instead reflect uncritical fandom or advance hypercritical vendettas. Other charges have been leveled against Wikipedia: editing can be too contentious and uncivil; articles on highly important subjects too often lack quality or simply do not yet exist; it is not user-friendly or welcoming enough to new members; it is too vulnerable to vandalism; etc. However, many Wikipedia members insist that these problems will largely iron themselves out over the course of the project; after all, they say, Wikipedia is only in its infancy. ===Strengths, weaknesses, and article quality in Wikipedia=== {{main|Wikipedia:Why Wikipedia is so great|Wikipedia:Why Wikipedia is not so great}} Wikipedia's greatest strengths, weaknesses and differences arise because it is open to anyone, has a large contributor base, and articles are written by consensus according to editorial guidelines and policies. The [[MediaWiki]] software which runs Wikipedia retains a history of all edits and changes, thus information added to Wikipedia never "vanishes", and is never "lost" or deleted. Wikipedia is '''open to a large contributor base''', drawing a large number of editors from diverse backgrounds. This allows Wikipedia to significantly reduce regional and cultural bias found in many other publications, and makes it very difficult for any group to censor and impose bias. A large, diverse editor base also provides access and breadth on subject matter that is otherwise inaccessible or little documented. A large number of editors contributing at any moment also means that Wikipedia can produce excellent encyclopedic articles and resources covering newsworthy events within hours or days of their occurrence. Wikipedia articles and coverage of topics may have a tendency to reflect the cultural, age, and socio-economic demographics of its contributors. There is no systematic process to make sure that [[Wikipedia:List of articles all languages should have|"obviously important" topics]] are written about, so Wikipedia may contain unexpected oversights and omissions. While ''most'' articles may be altered by anyone, in practice editing will be performed by a certain demographic (younger rather than older, male rather than female, rich enough to afford a computer rather than poor, Christian or Jewish rather than Muslim or Buddhist etc.) and may, therefore, show some bias. Some more academic topics may not be covered as well on Wikipedia, while pop culture topics are covered in great depth. Allowing '''anyone to edit''' Wikipedia means that it is more easily vandalized or susceptible to unchecked information, which requires removal. While blatant vandalism is usually easily spotted and rapidly corrected, Wikipedia is more subject to subtle vandalism and viewpoint promotion than a typical reference work. While Wikipedia articles generally attain a good standard after editing, it is important to note that fledgling, or less well monitored, articles may be susceptible to vandalism and insertion of false information. Wikipedia's radical openness also means that any given article may be, at any given moment, in a bad state, such as in the middle of a large edit, or a controversial rewrite. Many contributors do not yet comply fully with key [[Wikipedia:Policies and guidelines|policies]], or may add information without [[WP:CITE|citable]] sources. Wikipedia's open approach tremendously increases the chances that any particular factual error or misleading statement will be relatively promptly corrected. Numerous editors at any given time are monitoring [[Special:Recentchanges|recent changes]] and edits to articles on their [[Wikipedia:Watchlist|watchlist]]. Wikipedia is '''written by consensus''' &mdash; an approach that has its pros and cons. Censorship or imposing "official" points of view is difficult to achieve and almost always fails after a time. Eventually for most articles, all notable views become fairly described and a [[WP:NPOV|neutral point of view]] reached. In reality, the process of reaching consensus may be long and drawn-out, with articles more fluid or changeable for a long time compared while they find their "neutral approach" that all sides can agree on. Reaching neutrality is occasionally made harder by [[Wikipedia:Tendentious editing|extreme-viewpoint contributors]]. Wikipedia operates a full editorial dispute resolution process, that allows time for discussion and resolution in depth, but also permits months-long disagreements before poor quality or biased edits will be removed forcibly. Studies suggest that Wikipedia is broadly as reliable as ''[[Encyclopedia Britannica]]'', with similar error rates on established articles for both major and minor omissions and errors.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.research.ibm.com/visual/projects/history_flow/results.htm |title=history flow: results |work=IBM}}</ref> There is a tentative consensus, backed by a gradual increase in [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia as an academic source|academic citation as a source]], that it provides a good starting point for research, and that articles in general have proven to be reasonably sound. That said, articles and subject areas sometimes suffer from significant omissions, and whilst misinformation and vandalism are usually corrected quickly, this does not always happen. (See for example [[John Seigenthaler Sr. Wikipedia biography controversy|this incident]] in which a person inserted a fake biography linking a prominent journalist to the Kennedy assassinations and Soviet Russia as a joke on a co-worker which went undetected for 4 months, saying afterwards he "didn’t know [[Wikipedia]] was used as a serious reference tool.") Therefore, a common conclusion is that it is a valuable resource and provides a good reference point on its subjects, but like any online source, unfamiliar information should be checked before relying upon it. A [[2005]] editorial by a [[BBC]] [[technology]] writer comments that these debates are probably symptomatic of new [[cultural learning]]s which are happening across all sources of information (including search engines and the media), namely "a better sense of how to evaluate information sources."<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4534712.stm What is it with Wikipedia?] 16 December 2005.</ref> :{{seealso|Reliability of Wikipedia|Wikipedia:Researching with Wikipedia}} ===Disclaimers=== {{Disclaimers}} :''Main article and text of disclaimers: [[Wikipedia:Disclaimers]]. <br />Wikipedia disclaimers apply to all pages on Wikipedia.'' Wikipedia, in common with many websites, makes its disclaimers highly visible, a practice which at times has led to commentators citing these in order to support a view that Wikipedia is unreliable. A selection of similar disclaimers from places which are often regarded as reliable (including sources such as [[Encyclopædia Britannica]], [[Associated Press]], and the [[Oxford English Dictionary]]) can be read and compared at [[Wikipedia:Non-Wikipedia disclaimers|Non-Wikipedia disclaimers]]. Wikipedia content advisories can also be found [[:template:UWAYOR|here]]. ==Contributing to Wikipedia== :''Main articles: [[Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia|Contributing to Wikipedia]], [[Wikipedia:First steps|First steps in editing articles]], [[Wikipedia:Bootcamp|Bootcamp]]'' :''Guide to fixing vandalism: [[Help:Reverting]]'' Anyone can contribute to Wikipedia by clicking on the ''Edit this page'' tab in an article. Before beginning to contribute however, you should check out some handy helping tools such as the [[Wikipedia:Tutorial|tutorial]] and the [[Wikipedia:policies and guidelines|policies and guidelines]], as well as [[Wikipedia:Welcome, newcomers|our welcome page]]. It is important to realize that in contributing to Wikipedia, users are expected to be [[WP:CIVILITY|civil]] and [[WP:NPOV|neutral]], respecting all points of view, and only add [[WP:V|verifiable]] and factual information rather than [[WP:NOR|personal views and opinions]]. "[[Wikipedia:Five pillars|The five pillars of Wikipedia]]" cover this approach and are recommended reading before editing. However, repeated vandalizing will be reported via the [[WP:AIV|Administrator Notice Board]] and the user may be temporarily [[WP:BLOCK|blocked]] from editing Wikipedia. Most articles start as [[WP:STUB|stubs]], but after many contributions, they can become [[Wikipedia:Featured articles|featured articles]]. Once you have determined that there is no article on Wikipedia on a topic you are interested in, you may want to [[Wikipedia:Requested articles|request that the article]] be written (or you could even research the issue and write it yourself). Wikipedia has many on-going [[Wikipedia:WikiProject|projects]], focused on specific topic areas or tasks, which help coordinate editing. The hope of any contributor is to provide useful and accurate information to others, and the projects help coordinate efforts. ===Editing Wikipedia pages=== :''Main article, including list of common mark-up shortcuts: [[Wikipedia:How to edit a page]]'' Wikipedia uses a simple yet powerful page [[markup language|layout]] to allow editors to concentrate on adding material rather than page design. These include automatic sections and subsections, automatic references and cross-references, image and table inclusion, indented and listed text, links ISBNs and math, as well as usual formatting elements and most world alphabets and common symbols. Most of these have simple formats that are deliberately very easy and intuitive. Wikipedia has robust [[revision control|version and reversion controls]]. This means that poor quality edits or vandalism can quickly and easily be reversed or brought up to an appropriate standard by any other editors, so inexperienced editors cannot accidentally do permanent harm if they make a mistake in their editing. As there are many more editors intent upon good quality articles than any other kind, articles that are poorly edited are usually corrected promptly. ===Wikipedia content criteria=== {{Main|Wikipedia:Wikipedia in brief}} Wikipedia content is intended to be factual, notable, verifiable with external sources, and neutrally presented, with external sources cited. The appropriate policies and guidelines for these are found at: # [[Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not]] summarizes what Wikipedia is, and what it is not. # [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view]] Wikipedia's core approach, neutral unbiased article writing. # [[Wikipedia:No original research]] what is, and is not, valid information. # [[Wikipedia:Verifiability]] what counts as a verifiable source and how a source can be verified. # [[Wikipedia:Citing sources]] sources should be cited, and the manner of doing so. These can be abbreviated to [[Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not|WP:NOT]], [[WP:NPOV]], [[WP:NOR]], [[WP:V]], and [[WP:CITE]] respectively. ===Editorial administration, oversight and management=== {{main|Wikipedia:Editorial oversight and control}} The Wikipedia community is largely self-organising, so that anyone may build a reputation as a competent editor and become involved in any role they may choose, subject to peer approval. Individuals often will choose to become involved in specialised tasks, such as reviewing articles at others' request, watching current edits for vandalism, watching newly created articles for quality control purposes, or similar roles. Editors who find that editorial administrator responsibility would benefit their ability to help the community may ask their peers in the community for agreement to undertake such roles; a structure which enforces meritocracy and communal standards of editorship and conduct. At present around a 75&ndash;80% approval rating after enquiry, is considered the requirement for such a role, a standard which tends to ensure a high level of experience, trust and familiarity across a broad front of projects within Wikipedia. A variety of [[:Category:Wikipedia counter-vandalism tools|software assisted systems]] and [[Wikipedia:Bots|automated programs]] help several hundred editors to watch for problematic edits and editors. An [[Wikipedia:Arbitration committee|arbitration committee]] sits at the top of all editorial and editor conduct disputes,<ref>The founder of Wikipedia is the sole individual empowered to override this process, but has stated in public that extreme circumstances aside, he will not do so.</ref> and its members are elected in three regularly rotated [[tranche]]s by an established enquiry and decision making process in which all regular editors can equally participate. ===Handling disputes and abuse=== :''Main articles: [[Wikipedia:Vandalism]], [[Wikipedia:Dispute resolution]], [[Wikipedia:Consensus]], [[Wikipedia:Sock puppet]], [[Wikipedia:Conflict of interest]]'' Wikipedia has a rich span of methods to handle most abuses which commonly arise, which are well tested and should be relied upon. * Intentional ''[[Wikipedia:Vandalism|vandalism]]'' can be [[WP:AIV|reported]] and corrected by anyone. * Unresolved ''disputes'' between editors, whether based upon behavior, editorial approach or validity of content, can be addressed through the [[Wikipedia:Talk page|talk page]] of an article, through [[Wikipedia:Request for comments|requesting comments from other editors]] or through Wikipedia's comprehensive [[Wikipedia:Dispute resolution|dispute resolution]] process. * ''Abuse of user accounts'', such as the creation of [[Internet sock puppet]]s or solicitation of friends and other parties to enforce a non-neutral viewpoint or [[Wikipedia:consensus|inappropriate consensus]] within a discussion, or to disrupt other Wikipedia processes in an annoying manner, are addressed through the [[Wikipedia:Sock puppet|sock puppet policy]]. In addition, ''brand new users'' (until they have established themselves a bit) may at the start find that their votes are given less weight by editors in some informal [[Wikipedia:Polls are evil|polls]], in order to prevent abuse of [[Wikipedia:Single purpose account|single purpose accounts]]. ===Editorial quality review=== As well as systems to catch and control substandard and vandalistic edits, Wikipedia also has a full style and content manual, and a variety of positive systems for continual article review and improvement. Examples of the processes involved include [[Wikipedia:Peer review|peer review]], [[Wikipedia:Good articles|good article assessment]], and [[Wikipedia:Featured articles|featured articles]], a rigorous review of articles which are desired to meet the highest standards and showcase Wikipedia's capability to produce high quality work. In addition, specific types of article or fields often have their own specialized and comprehensive [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Council/Directory|projects]], assessment processes (such as [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Biography/Assessment|biographical article assessment]]), and expert reviewers within specific subjects. Nominated articles are also frequently the subject of specific focus under projects such as the [[Wikipedia:Neutrality Project|Neutrality Project]] or covered under editorial drives by groups such as the [[Wikipedia:Cleanup Taskforce|Cleanup Taskforce]]. ===Technical attributes=== Wikipedia uses [[MediaWiki]] software, the [[open-source]] program used not only on [[Wikimedia]] projects but also on many other third-party websites. The hardware supporting the [[Wikimedia]] projects is based on almost 100 servers in various hosting centers around the world. Full descriptions of these servers are available on [[m:Wikimedia_servers|this meta page]]. For technical information about Wikipedia, you can check [[Wikipedia:Technical_FAQ|Technical FAQs]]. ==Feedback and questions== Wikipedia itself is run as a communal effort. It is a community project whose end result is an encyclopedia. Feedback about content should, in the first instance, be raised on the discussion pages of those articles. You are invited to [[WP:BB|be bold]] and edit the pages yourself to add information or correct mistakes if you are knowledgeable and able to do so. ===Frequently asked questions (FAQ)=== {{main|Wikipedia:FAQ}} :''FAQ index: [[:Category:Wikipedia FAQ|Index of all Wikipedia FAQ pages]]'' ===Giving feedback=== There is an established escalation and dispute process within Wikipedia, as well as pages designed for raising questions, feedback, suggestions and comments: * [[Wikipedia:Talk page|Talk pages]] — the associated discussion page for discussion of an article or policy's contents. This is usually the first place to go. * [[Wikipedia:Vandalism]] — to report vandalism (you're encouraged to fix vandalism yourself as well as report it) * [[Wikipedia:Dispute resolution|Dispute resolution]] — for disputes which remain unresolved within an article's talk space. * [[Wikipedia:Village pump|Village pump]] — the Wikipedia discussion area, part of the [[Wikipedia:Community Portal|community portal]]. See also: * [http://bugzilla.wikimedia.org Bug tracker], for reporting issues with the Wikipedia web site or the [[MediaWiki]] software that runs it * [[Wikipedia:Village pump (proposals)|Village pump: proposals page]] for non-policy suggestions * [[Wikipedia:Help desk]] — Wikipedia's general help desk, if other pages haven't answered your query. ===Research help and similar questions=== Facilities for help for users researching specific topics can be found at: * [[Wikipedia:Requested articles]] — to suggest or request articles for future. * [[Wikipedia:Reference desk]] — to ask for help with any questions, or in finding specific facts. Because of the nature of Wikipedia, it's encouraged that people looking for information should try and find it themselves in the first instance. If however you come across valid information missing from Wikipedia, [[Wikipedia:Be Bold|be bold]] and [[WP:BANAV|add it yourself]] so others can gain from your research too! ===Community discussion=== For specific discussion not related to article content or editor conduct, see the [[Wikipedia:Village pump|Village pump]], which covers such subjects as [[Wikipedia:Village pump (news)|news]] and [[Wikipedia:Announcements|announcements]], [[Wikipedia:Village pump (policy)|policy]] and [[Wikipedia:Village pump (technical)|technical]] discussion, and information on other specialized portals such as the [[Wikipedia:Help desk|help]], [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|reference]] and [[Wikipedia:Peer review|peer review]] desks. The [[Wikipedia:Community Portal|Community Portal]] is a centralized place to find things to do, collaborations, and general editing help information, and find out what's going on. ===Contacting individual Wikipedia editors=== If you need more information, the first place to go is the [[Help:Contents]]. To contact individual contributors, leave a message on their [[Wikipedia:Talk page|talk page]]. Standard places to ask policy and project-related questions are the [[Wikipedia:Village pump|village pump]], online, and the [[Wikipedia:mailing lists|Wikipedia mailing lists]], over e-mail. You can also reach other [[Wikipedia:Wikipedians|Wikipedians]] via [[Wikipedia:IRC channels|IRC]] and [[Wikipedia:Instant Messaging Wikipedians|instant messenger]]. Also, you could try the Wikimedia Foundation [[m:|'''meta-wiki''']], a site for coordinating the various Wikipedia projects and sister projects (and abstract discussions of policy and direction), and there are many different places for submitting [[Wikipedia:Bug reports|bug reports and feature requests]]. 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Ndezigharị gị na-enye aka idozi Igbo Wikipedia. Nrite a bụ ekele maka nnukwu ntinye aka gị. Gaa n’ihu na-achakepụ! |} t5pf8lrehr0vfdb00s8x622rjxqhzpy 1728 74896 630678 630586 2026-04-18T00:45:03Z Chinemeremprince 13026 630678 wikitext text/x-wiki =='''Overview'''== The Igbo language audio project is a collaboration between the Igbo Wiki Fan Club Alvan and Igbo Wiki Fan Club Imo State University. It is aimed at improving the availability of audio content in the Igbo language. The project will focus on creating accurate and high quality audio pronunciations of Igbo words which will be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons, ensuring accessibility to both Igbo and non Igbo speakers. These audio pronunciations will be added to their respective pages on the Igbo Wiktionary. By closing this content gap, the project will enhance community engagement, promote localization and language revitalization, and serve as a sustainable resource for research or reference. =='''Project Timeline'''== * April 25 - May 9, 2026 * Project Launch and Physical event - April 25, 2026 10:00 AM WAT * Venue: Pinewood hotel, owerri * Online training session - April 29, 2026 5:00 PM WAT * Project ends - May 9, 2026 11:59 PM WAT<br /> =='''Project Team'''== * Project Lead: [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] * Logistics and technical officer: [[User:Chiziqa|Chiziqa]] * Communication manager and trainer: [[User:Chinemeremprince|Chinemeremprince]] =='''Resources'''== [https://ig.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?limit=100&fulltext=1&ns0=1&profile=advanced&search=incategory%3A%22Aha%22+-insource%3A%2F%5C%5B%5C%5B%28File%7CUs%C3%B2r%C3%B2%29%5B%5E%7C%5C%5D%5D%2B%5C.%28wav%7Cogg%7Coga%29%5B%7C%5C%5D%5D%2F&title=%E1%BB%8Cp%E1%BB%A5r%E1%BB%A5iche%3ASearch Topic list ] =='''Prizes'''== TBD ligd6eha0g9hk8mxe5kpxkmipkit9h9 630679 630678 2026-04-18T00:47:19Z Chinemeremprince 13026 630679 wikitext text/x-wiki =='''Overview'''== The Igbo language audio project is a collaboration between the Igbo Wiki Fan Club Alvan and Igbo Wiki Fan Club Imo State University. It is aimed at improving the availability of audio content in the Igbo language. The project will focus on creating accurate and high quality audio pronunciations of Igbo words which will be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons, ensuring accessibility to both Igbo and non Igbo speakers. These audio pronunciations will be added to their respective pages on the Igbo Wiktionary. By closing this content gap, the project will enhance community engagement, promote localization and language revitalization, and serve as a sustainable resource for research or reference. =='''Project Timeline'''== * April 25 - May 9, 2026 * Project Launch and Physical event - April 25, 2026 10:00 AM WAT * Venue: Pinewood hotel, owerri * Online training session - April 29, 2026 5:00 PM WAT * Project ends - May 9, 2026 11:59 PM WAT<br /> =='''Project Team'''== * Project Lead: [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] * Logistics and technical officer: [[User:Chiziqa|Chiziqa]] * Communication manager and trainer: [[User:Chinemeremprince|Chinemeremprince]] =='''Resources'''== [https://ig.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?limit=100&fulltext=1&ns0=1&profile=advanced&search=incategory%3A%22Aha%22+-insource%3A%2F%5C%5B%5C%5B%28File%7CUs%C3%B2r%C3%B2%29%5B%5E%7C%5C%5D%5D%2B%5C.%28wav%7Cogg%7Coga%29%5B%7C%5C%5D%5D%2F&title=%E1%BB%8Cp%E1%BB%A5r%E1%BB%A5iche%3ASearch Topic list ] =='''Prizes'''== Top 5 Contributors 9571ujgue3ot63o08qhxp2y53paar0g 1728 74927 630676 630671 2026-04-17T14:03:07Z King ChristLike 13051 fixed typo 630676 wikitext text/x-wiki {| cellpadding="4" cellspacing="10" style="margin:auto;" |[[File:Igbo Wikimedians User Group Logo.svg|200px|link=https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Igbo_Wikimedians_User_Group]] |} [[File:Flyer for Wiktionary Training.jpg|thumb|An event flyer for Wiktionary Training in Igbo community]] =='''Enhancing Igbo Language Preservation through Audio-Enabled Wiktionary Entries'''== Enhancing Igbo Language Preservation through Audio-Enabled Wiktionary Entries is a project which is aimed at giving visibility and improving the quality and accessibility of Igbo words on Igbo Wiktionary. This campaign will mobilize and train volunteers on how to find words on the Igbo Wiktionary, record audio on Lingua libre, and upload it on Igbo Wiktionary while building skills in digital literacy, collaboration, and open knowledge contribution. The campaign will combine outreach, training, and contributions to increase participation and measurable content improvements on the Igbo Wiktionary. == Project timeline == *Project Launch/Physical event - ''' Saturday, 18th April 2026 **Time - ''' 10:00AM UTC+1 * Project End date - ''' Saturday, 25th April 2026 **Time -''' 23:59PM UTC+1 ==Project launch details== The launch of this campaign will take an in-person form. *Venue for in-person event: Easy Stay Hotel, Onitsha, Anambra State == Facilitators == # [[User: Vivian Amalachukwu|Vivian Amalachukwu]] - Project Lead/Trainer # [[User: Senator Choko|Senator Choko]] - Co-Lead # [[User: Onyinyeonuoha|Onyinye Onuoha]] - Co-Lead == Expectations == At the end of this project, the following should be achieved: # Recruit new members into the Igbo Wikimedians User Group {{doing}} # Record and upload at least 200 words in the Igbo Wiktionary {{doing}} == Outcome == TBD == Gallery == TBD [[Òtù:Mmemme]] [[Otú:Mmemme 2026]] 4qqx1w26kt6brxti1d4m8avio8uarpn 1729 74929 630680 2026-04-18T11:51:09Z Suyash.dwivedi 10602 /* Is there any way to participate online? */ nkeji ohúrù 630680 wikitext text/x-wiki == Is there any way to participate online? == Hello I am super exited for this project Is there any way to participate online? [[Ojiarụ:Suyash.dwivedi|Suyash.dwivedi]] ([[Ńkàtá ojiarụ:Suyash.dwivedi|ṅkátá]]) 11:51, 18 Eprel 2026 (UTC) l09dq4uftv2z89e4exzn2dp24s49k1d