Kannada and Tulu Language Workshop/Resources-Wikipedia
How to Create a Page on Wikipedia
Creating a new page on Wikipedia follows a structured process to maintain content quality.
1. Create a Draft
- Draft Namespace: If you're unsure about the quality of an article, it's best to create it in the "Draft" namespace. This allows other users to review and suggest improvements before it's published.
- How to Create:
- Navigate to your user page or go to Wikipedia:Articles for creation.
- Write your content in the draft space.
- Click "Submit your draft" for review.
2. Write the Article
- Title: Choose a descriptive and neutral title.
- Content: Ensure the content is neutral and verifiable.
- Avoid original research.
- Stick to notable, reliable sources.
3. Add References
Use reliable references to back up the content in your article:
- Inline citations: Use the <ref> tag in the source editor to insert references.
<ref>https://www.example.com</ref>
4. Cite Templates
Wikipedia includes built-in citation templates to make referencing easier:
- Cite web: Use {{cite web|url=URL|title=Title|date=Date|accessdate=Date}}
Example:
{{cite web|url=https://www.example.com|title=Example Title|date=2025-01-19|accessdate=2025-01-19}}
- Cite book: Use {{cite book|author=Author|title=Title|publisher=Publisher|year=Year}}
Example:
{{cite book|author=John Doe|title=Example Book|publisher=Publisher Inc.|year=2020}}
5. Infoboxes
Infoboxes summarize key facts about the subject of the article (e.g., people, films, books).
Creating an Infobox
- Use existing templates like {{Infobox person}} or {{Infobox book}}.
- Example:
{{Infobox person | name = John Doe | image = ImageName.jpg | birth_date = 1990-01-01 | occupation = Actor }}
6. Adding Categories
Categories help readers find related articles. You can add categories at the bottom of the article:
[[Category:People from India]]
[[Category:Actors]]
[[Category:Kannada language projects]]
Use HotCat to easily add categories by searching for relevant ones.
Helpful Tools
Improving Articles Using Growth Tools
1. Article Translation
You can improve articles by translating them into other languages using the Content Translation Tool available from your user dashboard.
2. Adding References
If an article is missing references, use the Cite Tool in the Visual Editor to add sources quickly.
3. Quality Edits
To improve articles:
- Add reliable sources.
- Fix grammatical errors.
- Expand sections with credible, verifiable information.
4. Assessing Articles
You can also assess articles by providing feedback or marking them for improvements. Help new contributors by guiding them in formatting and citation rules.
Content Translation
Content Translation is a tool for translating articles from one language to another. Here's a step-by-step guide:
1. Access the Content Translation Tool
- Step 1: On your Wikipedia homepage, click on your user profile and select "Contributions".
- Step 2: From the "Contributions" page, click on "Content Translation".
- Step 3: The content translation tool will open, where you can select articles to translate.
2. Selecting Articles to Translate
- Step 1: In the tool, choose a language combination (e.g., English to Kannada).
- Step 2: You'll see a list of articles in need of translation, or you can search for specific articles.
- Step 3: Click on the title of an article to load the source and target content.
3. Translating Content
- Step 1: The source text will appear on the left, and the translation box will appear on the right.
- Step 2: Begin translating the text in the right box. The tool may suggest translations for phrases.
- Step 3: Ensure that the translation is accurate, neutral, and verifiable.
4. Adding References
- Step 1: Add references as you translate. Ensure all facts are verifiable.
- Step 2: Use the
<ref>tag for adding references.
5. Finalizing the Translation
- Step 1: Once the translation is complete, check for any formatting issues.
- Step 2: Click "Publish" to finalize the translation or save it as a draft for later.