How to use Wikipedia

1. How to use Wikipedia

2. If you’ve done homework with the help of the
Internet before, then you’ll know what
Wikipedia is.
However, most people don’t understand how
the basics of Wikipedia works[citation needed]. This guide
will teach you how to use Wikipedia, and
understand what all those boxes with numbers
mean

3. Wikipedia is a site that anyone can edit, however only
information that is considered accurate will not be
allowed to stay on
To edit a Wikipedia article, simply press the edit
button, and you’re ready to go. However it is
recommended that you create an account first, so you
do not have to reveal your IP address.

4. Wikipedia pages are edited with a form of
code, its instructions found HERE

5. Citations
Almost all information posted in Wikipedia
require a citation, for the sake of ensuring that
the information written is correct and sourced.
The citations are linked to the bottom of the
page with [#] boxes.

6. Wikipedia pages are typically
organized by a table of
contents, unless the page is
too short for a table of content
to be effective. The “See also”,
“References” and “External
links” are typically at the
bottom of the table

7. Wikipedia also has a ratings system that
allows its users to dispute the objectivity
and reliability of article pages. To use this,
simply click and post your rating.

8. Wikipedia also has a talk section for the discuss of
the article. Wikipedia editors discuss the neutrality
of the article and other relevant issues there

9. Wikipedia is also available in a simpler mobile
interface for tablet and smartphone users