How Wikipedia Works facts for kids
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| Author | (three Wikipedians) Phoebe Ayers, Charles Matthews, Ben Yates |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Wikipedia |
| Genre | Reference |
| Publisher | No Starch Press |
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Publication date
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2008 |
| Media type | paperback |
| ISBN | 1-59327-176-X |
| OCLC | 185698411 |
| 030 22 | |
| LC Class | AE1.5 .A98 2008 |
How Wikipedia Works: And How You Can Be a Part of It is a helpful book from 2008. It was written by three people who know a lot about Wikipedia: Phoebe Ayers, Charles Matthews, and Ben Yates. This book is like a guide that teaches you how to use Wikipedia and how you can even help make it better.
It was created for students, teachers, and anyone who wants to learn more about this huge online encyclopedia. The book also has special parts for teachers, people who want to use Wikipedia's information, and researchers. No Starch Press published it as part of their series of books about technology. The book was released under a special license called the GNU Free Documentation License, which means people can share and change it.
Contents
What is This Book About?
This book helps you understand how Wikipedia works. It explains how you can find information and how you can add your own knowledge to it. It's a great resource if you want to become a Wikipedia editor!
Learning to Edit Wikipedia
The book teaches you the basics of editing. You'll learn how to create new articles or improve existing ones. It also covers how to add links, pictures, and other important details.
Who Can Use This Book?
How Wikipedia Works is for many different people. If you are a student, it can help you find reliable information for your projects. Teachers can use it to understand how their students might use Wikipedia. It's also for anyone who loves learning and wants to share what they know with the world.
Why is Wikipedia Important?
Wikipedia is one of the biggest online encyclopedias. It's a place where people from all over the world share knowledge. This book helps you become part of that amazing community.
Understanding Wikipedia's Rules
The book also explains some of Wikipedia's important rules. These rules help make sure the information is correct and fair. Learning these rules helps you contribute in a good way.
See also
- In Spanish: Cómo funciona Wikipedia para niños
