What is Wikipedia
Hear Jimmy Wales, the co-creator of Wikipedia, describe the history and current status of the Encyclopedia that Anyone can Edit.
Editing Wikipedia Makes You Feel Good
Watch this short video that describes the good feelings you get when you hit the "edit" button.
Wikipedia Help Page
This is the main help page on Wikipedia, and contains a wealth of information about how to use the platform.
How to Create an Account on Wikipedia
This short tutorial will get you started with creating an account, so you can participate as a member of the community with all the benefits that membership affords.
How to Edit an Article
Here is a step-by-step guide to the process of editing an article in Wikipedia. Just three steps to follow, and you've contributed to the largest collection of knowledge in the world.
The Five Pillars of Wikipedia
The fundamental principles by which Wikipedia operates are summarized in the form of five "pillars."
What is NPOV and Verifiability
Learn a bit more about two of the fundamental principles that make Wikipedia a trusted source of information.
The Talk Page
Talk pages are for discussing changes. On Wikipedia, nearly everything and everybody has a talk page.
The Evolution of an Article
This short video shows how an article is reviewed and grows from a seed into a mature tree with lots of fruit.
Researching with Wikipedia
You should not use Wikipedia by itself for primary research (unless you are writing a paper about Wikipedia).