Training, research, and resources to understand how to contribute to Wikipedia. Plus, research you may need (or want) to verify the entries you edit or create.
Wikipedia: Training and Information
Wikipedia already provides a robust set of training materials to learn how to edit or contribute to the platform. Here are some of the most useful resources:
- Creating a Wikipedia Account
- The Wikipedia Style Guide
- Introduction to Contributing to Wikipedia
- Learn to Edit Wikipedia Entries
- Wikipedia Help Desk
- The Training Adventure (Interactive)
Guides
Editing Wikipedia: A Quick Guide
A basic resource that walks you through the requirements to edit or add an article in Wikipedia.
Research
We are building a set of research materials and articles that can help with verifying information for entries. Have a research article to suggest? Let us know.
Events and Information
Wikipedia EditathonS: October 26 and November 16
Two Wikipedia Editathons are scheduled for Saturday, October 16, 2024, and Saturday, November 16, 2024, virtually and at Open Book in Minneapolis. It has limited in-person capacity but virtual participation is available.