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A '''WikiProject''' is a [[social group|group]] of editors that want to work together as a [[team]] to improve Wikipedia. These groups often focus on a specific topic area (for example, [[women's history]]) or a specific kind of task (for example, checking newly created pages). |
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A '''WikiProject''' is a [[project]] to improve the coverage of a specific topic or family of topics within Wikipedia. It is composed of a collection of pages and a group of editors who use those pages to collaborate on encyclopedic work. It is not a place to write encyclopedia articles directly, but a resource to help coordinate and organize such efforts. WikiProjects do not [[Wikipedia:Ownership of articles|own articles]]. |
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A WikiProject's pages is not a place to write encyclopedia articles directly, but a resource to help coordinate and organize the writing and editing of those articles. WikiProjects often write advice for editors, use bots to track what is happening at articles of interest to the group, and creates lists of tools and templates their members commonly use. The discussion pages attached to a project page are a convenient forum for those involved in that project to talk about what they are doing, to ask questions, and to receive advice from other people interested in the group's work. |
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The discussion pages attached to a project page are a convenient forum for those interested in that project. They are not to be used for [[Wikipedia:canvassing|canvassing]]. |
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WikiProjects are not rule-making organizations. WikiProjects have no special rights or privileges compared to other editors and [[Wikipedia:Advice pages|may not impose their preferences on articles]]. |
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The English Wikipedia currently has about 2,000 WikiProjects. |
The English Wikipedia currently has about 2,000 WikiProjects. |
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== Creating and maintaining a project == |
== Creating and maintaining a project == |
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Creating a WikiProject is the process of creating a group of people who want to work together. |
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| ⚫ | Before starting, read the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Council/Guide|guide to WikiProject organization]], and peruse some existing WikiProjects to understand how they operate |
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| ⚫ | Before starting, read the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Council/Guide|guide to WikiProject organization]], and peruse some existing WikiProjects to understand how they operate in practice. If you're not sure about creating a new project, or aren't certain if anyone else is interested, you can make a [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Council/Proposals|WikiProject proposal]]. Groups of like-minded editors may start new WikiProjects at any time and are encouraged, but not obligated, to propose them before doing so. Formal proposals have many advantages, including receiving valuable input, and saving a lot of work, and recruiting potential members. |
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==Others== |
==Others== |
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Revision as of 06:17, 6 December 2012
A WikiProject is a group of editors that want to work together as a team to improve Wikipedia. These groups often focus on a specific topic area (for example, women's history) or a specific kind of task (for example, checking newly created pages).
A WikiProject's pages is not a place to write encyclopedia articles directly, but a resource to help coordinate and organize the writing and editing of those articles. WikiProjects often write advice for editors, use bots to track what is happening at articles of interest to the group, and creates lists of tools and templates their members commonly use. The discussion pages attached to a project page are a convenient forum for those involved in that project to talk about what they are doing, to ask questions, and to receive advice from other people interested in the group's work.
WikiProjects are not rule-making organizations. WikiProjects have no special rights or privileges compared to other editors and may not impose their preferences on articles.
The English Wikipedia currently has about 2,000 WikiProjects.
Finding a project
WikiProjects welcome new participants; please feel free to join any or all that interest you!
Creating and maintaining a project
Creating a WikiProject is the process of creating a group of people who want to work together.
Before starting, read the guide to WikiProject organization, and peruse some existing WikiProjects to understand how they operate in practice. If you're not sure about creating a new project, or aren't certain if anyone else is interested, you can make a WikiProject proposal. Groups of like-minded editors may start new WikiProjects at any time and are encouraged, but not obligated, to propose them before doing so. Formal proposals have many advantages, including receiving valuable input, and saving a lot of work, and recruiting potential members.
Others
For additional resources, or if you have any questions, please visit the WikiProject Council.