Week 3: Refinement and Verification——HAN JIAYI

This week I edited Wikipedia ten times this week.I encountered a challenge: existing references did not fully support specific arguments in the text. To maintain the article's credibility, I replaced the insufficient sources with more authoritative ones from official institutions and national news agencies. This experience reinforced my understanding that responsible editors must prioritize the accuracy of evidence, not just word count.

Since my project involves Chinese culture on English Wikipedia, providing clear translations of non-English metadata was crucial. I focused on building bilingual citations and translating headings to ensure the information was verifiable for a global readership, regardless of language barriers.

I also performed some routine maintenance work, such as standardizing text formatting and internal links. While these adjustments may seem minor, they are essential for ensuring a professional presentation and usability of the pages.

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  1. XI JIAXINMarch 22, 2026 at 4:56 AM

    After reading this passage, my first impression is that this student has developed a relatively deep understanding of Wikipedia editing. They are no longer just focused on completing content, but have begun to pay attention to the reliability of information and the quality of sources.
    Their decision to replace insufficient references with more authoritative ones made me realize that editing Wikipedia is more about filtering and evaluating information, rather than simply organizing it.

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