Learning patterns/Fear of editing
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Fear of editing
problemEven with an Oxford degree, I don't feel qualified to edit.
solutionReduce the barrier to enter the community of editors.
creator• N/A (wanna be editor)
created on11 September, 2014
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What problem does this solve?Edit
- «I have a degree from Oxford and I don't feel qualified to edit. Sure others feel the same and could contribute a lot of knowledge.»
- «Ditto from Cambridge! I find the extensive use of jargon and initials intimidating. If you turn up as a newbie, other editors are friendly, but they assume you know stuff already. This is not possible without immersion in the organization.»
What is the solution?Edit
- «Reduce the barrier to enter by making our knowledge feel relevant.»
New users should look for help in projects like en:Wikipedia:Teahouse, where experienced editors guide new users in the essentials of contributing, as well as other aspects to editing Wikipedia.
- «Just try! I had the same feeling while editing in my field of expertise. Get used to wiki life by doing small edits in other areas that interest you. I think after a while you'll feel and realize anything you do is actually useful. Give it a try and stick with us! =) » (posted by ESM)
General considerationsEdit
When to useEdit
EndorsementsEdit
See alsoEdit
- English Wikipedia Teahouse
- Civility, one of the five pilars of Wikipedia
- Wikipedia:Please do not bite the newcomers
Related patternsEdit
- Mix newcomers and veterans
- Best practices in training adults
- Creating new articles
- New users are afraid of doing something wrong
- Help the "deletionists' victims"
Other Learning Patterns from Wikimania 2014Edit
- Translation
- New users are afraid of doing something wrong
- Help the "deletionists' victims"
- Wikipedia visual museum