Week16：My Wikipedia Edit-----MUYE

 During the entire semester of learning Wikipedia, I gradually mastered how to conduct standardized content editing and citation addition on this open and collaborative platform. Starting from the initial practice of writing entries and using citation templates in the sandbox, I learned how to add inline references that meet the format requirements for sentences or paragraphs, clarified the metadata elements that a qualified citation should include, such as the author, title, publisher, release date and citation content, and understood the importance of adding translated titles and citations. Especially when using foreign language sources. As I became familiar with the editing tools and norms, I began to try editing in formal entries and ensure the reliability of the citation sources, not using unrecognized platforms such as Baidu, blogs or social media.


During this process, I also learned through the mutual review session how to put forward specific and reasonable revision suggestions for others' content from the perspectives of readers and collaborators. This not only exercised my critical thinking but also enabled me to have a deeper understanding of the importance of content quality control in knowledge collaboration. Furthermore, the entire learning process has also enabled me to experience the openness, neutrality and collaborative spirit advocated by Wikipedia. It not only enhanced my ability to screen and verify information, but also made me realize that the editors of public knowledge platforms need to take a responsible attitude towards knowledge. Overall, this was a very meaningful learning experience. Not only did I master the technical operation, but also cultivated my information literacy and sense of cooperation.

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