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Are you a newcomer to Wikipedia? Here are some resources that you may find helpful:
There's this video that explains some of the basics of how Wikipedia works. It's aimed more towards readers than editors, but it can give a decent foundation of some things to be aware of before you start editing.
The Wikipedia Adventure . This is a very basic (and somewhat eccentric) editing tutorial.
Do you have a conflict-of-interest? Read this guide . It's also important to be aware of an ongoing scam .
Category:All stub articles which is organized alphabetically and by topic. All these articles could be expanded!
This is a tutorial for what to know if you wanted to create an article.
Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Words to watch – advice on phrasing to avoid when editing
This page is a glossary of different terms used on Wikipedia that can help you understand what people are talking about if you come across an unfamiliar acronym.
Wikipedia:WikiProject Council/Directory – this is a list of wikiprojects. Some are way more active than others but it's a decent way to try and find groups of articles that match your interests. I'm particularly fond of Wikipedia:WikiProject Canada and the associated challenge for improving articles .
This is the perennial sources list , which can be helpful if you're not sure if something is a reliable source . If it's not on this list and you have concerns, try this noticeboard .
The Wikipedia Library – this cannot be used until you have 6 months tenure, no active blocks, and 500 edits. However, once you meet the criteria, it is a very useful resource. There is also the Wikipedia:Resource Exchange . I have subscriptions to the Globe and Mail , Toronto Star , and Niagara Falls Review , if you ever want me to verify something for you. I also have access to the James A. Gibson library at Brock University .