Asaf Bartov
A veteran Wikipedia volunteer editor, and a staff member at the Wikimedia Foundation.
Introduction to the Wikimedia Core Curriculum
Wikimedia-Foundation
About This Course
Welcome! Do you want to learn how to edit Wikipedia? The Wikimedia Core Curriculum is a set of instructional modules designed to teach complete beginners the basic skills and principles needed to successfully integrate into the English Wikipedia editing community.
It focuses on teaching the core content policies, because understanding those is the key difference between people who encounter a lot of friction in Wikipedia (and eventually give up or get blocked) and those who thrive and remain active and valued volunteers. Each module will help you to edit Wikipedia with more confidence and avoid the mistakes that often get people's contributions rejected.
These modules were designed by the Community Development team at the Wikimedia Foundation with valuable input from Wikimedians. They're under constant iteration and we welcome any feedback at comdevteam@wikimedia.org
This module introduces the curriculum and sets expectations. You can see all the content modules below:
- Module 1: Preparing to participate in Wikimedia projects
- Module 2: The Voice of Wikipedia: Neutral Point of View
- Module 3: Sourcing knowledge: Verifiability on Wikipedia
- Module 4: Notability: The standard of inclusion in Wikipedia
- Module 5: Copyright and free licenses
- Module 6: Communicating on-wiki
- Module 7: 101 ways to contribute to Wikimedia
Each module can be completed individually and they're fully student-led. We recommend following the learning pathway as indicated, but feel free to take as many or few modules as you require in the order of your preference.
Requirements
The course assumes proficiency with grammatically correct written English, a general high school education, and regular access to the Internet. No other prior knowledge is required.
You’ll need a Wikimedia account to log in. New here? This short video shows you how to create one:
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Course Staff
Frequently Asked Questions
What web browser should I use?
The WikiLearn platform works best with current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari.
Will I get a certificate at the end of this course?
No. This is an introductory module for a learning pathway and it does not result in a specific learning achievement. Its purpose is solely for information and guidance on the Wikimedia Core Curriculum. The next modules do have completion criteria that lead to a certificate.