Open Science
What is the Open Science movement? Learn more about the arguments for and against open access and knowledge sharing.
What is the Open Science movement? Learn more about the arguments for and against open access and knowledge sharing.
The Deletionism v. Inclusionism debate is one of the most divisive and contentious conflicts on Wikipedia. While some Wikipedians embrace inclusivity and diversity, others are more concerned with quality control.
They are the faceless, anonymous gatekeepers of one of the largest websites in the world. Who are Wikipedians, and what motivates them to contribute to the ever-expanding site?
How well do you know Wikipedia? Check out some of the site’s statistics, as well as what the Vice-President of Wikimedia Australia has to say on the role of Wikipedia today.
Introducing Dr Toby Hudson, scientist at the University of Sydney and Wikipedian since 2004. See and hear about his experiences as a Wikipedian and what he thinks about Wikipedia’s future. Also check out what the Vice-President of Wikimedia has to say about the stereotypes and motivations of Wikipedians.
Wikipedia is only one part of a bigger social movement embodied by the Wikimedia Foundation. Learn more about their projects, which aim to share and distribute knowledge freely.
Research shows that Wikipedians are generally single males under the age of thirty-five. What are the implications of this gender imbalance for knowledge sharing?
How do Wikipedians determine which topics merit their own page? They measure it against the guidelines of the Notability Test.