week 14) Seohyun Son

 Week 14

This week, I participated in Wikipedia discussions by leaving comments on several talk pages and providing feedback on a classmate’s article. On the talk pages, I focused on articles that needed additional citations, source verification, or content review. Rather than directly editing the articles, I shared suggestions and raised questions for other editors to consider. I also reviewed a peer’s work and provided feedback on the organization, references, and overall clarity of the article.

What I found interesting was that Wikipedia relies heavily on discussion and collaboration. Before this experience, I mostly thought of Wikipedia editing as adding or correcting information. However, I realized that many important decisions are made through conversations between editors. Even when information appears accurate, editors often discuss whether the sources are reliable enough or whether certain content should remain in an article. This showed me that Wikipedia is not only a collection of articles but also a community that continuously evaluates and improves information.

Providing feedback on another student’s article was also valuable because it encouraged me to think more critically about article quality. While reviewing someone else’s work, I became more aware of common issues related to sourcing, structure, and clarity. At the same time, the experience helped me reflect on my own article and identify areas for improvement. Overall, this week helped me better understand how discussion, peer review, and collaboration play an essential role in maintaining the reliability of Wikipedia.