editing wikipedia
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Step-by-step for making an edit in a Wikipedia article, class assignmentTRANSCRIPT
Editing Wikipedia
COM495Kathy E. Gill
Page or Section?
Editing A Section“Citation Needed”
Adding Reference
Adding Reference
Adding Reference
Adding Reference
Adding Reference
Preview
When Ready, Document and Save
Now Check References
Edited Page, Live
Lab Steps
1. Log in to Wikipedia and to Wordpress.com
2. Open Paint (Windows image editor in accessories)
3. Take a screen capture of the article that shows what you want to edit (alt+print screen) and the reference list. Paste into Paint. Save as jpg (where you can find it later!)
4. In a different window or tab, access your edit notes (your blog post)
5. Select “edit section” (if that’s an option)
Lab Steps
6. Make the changes (copy and paste your text)
7. Use the citation tool to make your reference
8. Preview; note changes and save
9. Take a screen capture of your edit and new reference list
10. Edit your blog post; add the images to the bottom of the post
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