Week13-reading watching blog-QU HONGYU 굴홍우

Summary:

A guide to the use of the classification feature in Wikipedia, designed to help editors use the classification system properly so that readers can quickly navigate and find pages on related topics through a tree hierarchy.

The primary goal of the classification system is to provide navigational links through a tree-like hierarchy that helps readers quickly find collections of pages with specific characteristics.

Each page should belong to at least one category, but discussion pages, redirect pages, and user pages can be classified selectively. Pages should be placed in the most specific category, avoiding both parent and child categories. Categories should not be added haphazard like labels, but should be based on the defining characteristics of the topic.

Before creating a new category, consider whether similar categories already exist to avoid duplication. Classification names should be accurate, neutral, and reflect their inclusion criteria as far as possible. When you create a category, you need to place it under the appropriate parent category.

Category pages should contain a clear description of which pages should be included in the category and provide relevant background information. Classifications should be based on verifiable information and avoid subjective or controversial classifications. Categories should be neutral and avoid biased or controversial content. Classification should be based on the defining characteristics of the subject, not the non-defining characteristics.


Interesting point:

As mentioned in the article, eponymous categories are categories that are exactly the same as the topic of an article. For example, the article "New York City" and the Category "Category: New York City" are categories of the same name. The creation of namesake categories needs to be done carefully and should only be created if there are enough related articles or subcategories.


Discussion:

When is it appropriate to create a category with the same name? 


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