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Welcome to Wikipedia! It's a huge online encyclopedia that anyone can help to build and improve. Think of it as a giant library on the internet, filled with information about almost everything you can imagine. The best part is, it's free to use, and people from all over the world work together to write and update its articles.
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What is Wikipedia?
Wikipedia is a special kind of website called a wiki. This means it's a website that anyone can change and add to. It's like a giant book of facts and knowledge that is always growing and getting better. The goal of Wikipedia is to share information freely with everyone.
How Wikipedia Works
Wikipedia is written by volunteers from all over the world. These volunteers are called "editors." They write articles, fix mistakes, and add new information. Because so many people help, Wikipedia has articles on millions of topics.
There are many different Wikipedias in different languages. This one is the Simple English Wikipedia. It uses simpler words and shorter sentences to make it easier for people to understand, especially if they are learning English or just prefer clear language.
Writing for Wikipedia
When people write articles for Wikipedia, they try to follow some important rules:
- Use simple words: Editors try to use Basic English words and short sentences. This helps everyone understand even difficult ideas.
- Write good articles: The best articles have useful and correct information. They are easy to read and understand.
- Share knowledge: Wikipedia is a place to learn new things and to share what you know with others.
- Simple doesn't mean short: An article can be long and full of details, as long as it uses simple words. It's about making information easy to understand, not making it short.
- Be brave and try! You don't have to be perfect when you edit. Other editors will help make things better. Don't be afraid to start new articles or improve existing ones yourself!
Interesting Facts About Wikipedia
Wikipedia often shares fun and surprising facts. These facts are usually about different topics from all over the world. It's a great way to learn something new every day!
