Writing can be hard, and when it comes to good writing,
the definition of that may vary accordingly to the perceptions of a writer’s
success and popularity. However, this is not the case with a writer hired to
write a Wikipedia page.
Writing a Wikipedia page needs skills and
time to research and write a well-composed article to be published on Wikipedia.
Wikipedia writers must have written communication skills and must be able to
break down complex ideas and concepts into easier
and understandable paragraphs.
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Below are mentioned some steps that you can
follow to become a successful Wikipedia writer.
How
to be a successful Wikipedia writer
1. Choose
A Suitable Topic
This can be a difficult job. It consists of many
different topics and consists of information on many subjects.
Therefore, before you choose a topic for
your article, it is highly recommendable to research if Wikipedia has an entry
about the topic. Don’t choose subjects which are too technical or too general.
Narrow down your topic to a certain aspect, concept, or idea so you can enjoy writing something new and interesting. Make sure to have all the
information you need to narrow the major
concept down to different parts. For example, if you choose a topic of Global
warming, you must be able to divide it in its causes, its impacts on human
health and more.
2. Write A Stub
Before you start with the detailed version of your article, provide
Wikipedia with a little information on what the main
information is about. A stub in simple words is a summarized form of the topic and
all the necessary headings and subheadings you will incorporate in the article.
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It should be concise
and reflect the major topic of the
article. You must make sure that the stub you write falls into these three
categories:
- Argumentative and persuasive
- Expository when you are explaining a concept
- Analytical when you present the information
Make sure that the statements
you incorporate in the article are supported by references as evidence to convince the readers that you are right.
3. Research
Is A Necessity
This is primary to become a successful Wikipedia
writer. In order to make the article
credible, it is necessary that you provide proof of the claims. This is where you need to research on the
information so you can support your facts. Make a rough draft of the sources,
take notes, and start documenting your
cites for references as per mentioned in the guidelines. Cite all the claims
you make whether it’s in the form of
quotes, rephrase paragraphs, or a little summary, so it doesn’t show
plagiarized content.
4. Create
The First Draft
Once you are
done with documenting the citations process for references, you are
ready, to begin with, your detailed article. Wikipedia writers need to
follow the Wikipedia guidelines which require
unbiased tone for information to be presented on Wikipedia. You must enter the required keywords in the article and site them to an external link that provides
detailed information for the topic. Keep the
article simple and easy to understand. One of the greatest quality of a Wikipedia writer is the
ability to break c=down complex ideas using simple words and vocabulary to make
it easy to understand for the reader. Divide
your topic into various subheadings and
make sure that your information follows a
chronological pattern.
5. Revise,
Proofread And Edit
This is no brainer. Proofreading and revising the
draft in eliminating all the unassay
details and problems which could affect the
information of the article. Edit the mistakes in punctuation and grammar if you
find any. Evaluate arguments and ask other editors and experts to review the
information. Most importantly, you must
see if your information abides by the
Wikipedia guidelines in order to
eliminate the chance of getting deleted.
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