week5 LIU JINGXUAN

 

1. How to Make 10 Weekly Edits on Wikipedia

Making weekly edits on Wikipedia helps users improve articles step by step and become more familiar with the editing process. I learned that edits do not always need to be large because even small changes, such as correcting grammar, adding references, or improving formatting, are valuable contributions. One interesting point is that regular editing can help maintain article quality over time. I also discovered that Wikipedia records every edit in a user’s contribution history, which makes participation easy to track. However, I think some beginners may focus too much on the number of edits instead of the quality of their contributions. This raises the question of how editors can balance productivity and meaningful improvement.

2. How to Make a Good Outline of Your Wikipedia Project

A good Wikipedia project outline helps organize research and editing clearly before starting the article. I learned that a strong outline usually includes the introduction, main sections, references, and possible images or supporting materials. One interesting thing is that planning the structure first can make editing more efficient and reduce confusion later. I also found that outlines are useful for group projects because they divide responsibilities between members. At the same time, I think creating a balanced outline can sometimes be difficult if there is not enough reliable information available. This makes source research an important step before writing the article itself.