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What Information theory teaches us about Wikipedia |
- Theory
Information theory is a mathematical theory of information. It helps us to quantificate the concept of Information. One main idea in this theory is "the more probable, the less informative" principle. If we inform someone of something that he/she doesn't expect, we have provided more information to him/her than telling him/her of something he already knows is going to happen. For example, we know it is more likely to have the event of raining in Fall than during Summer. So, if the event of raining happens during the summer, it would be a more informative statement to tell others about it.
- Application to Wikipedia
Principle: To maximize information.
- The articles of wikipedia should provide pieces of information that the general readers are expected not to be aware of. For example, we all know how our modern world looks like, but we usually don't know how ancient world was. That's why I believe wikipedia should spend sufficient space explaining the context when it is informative. The actions are not as informative as the underlying mind-sets, regulations and the assumptions that have generated them.
- Not to waste the space we are given on the talk page by statements that don't convey any real information. If we are asked to re-explain something, we should think of writing something the other person probably doesn't expect. For example comments like "read the article!" or "read what I've written" are not informative. A more specific reference is needed.
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Wikipedia "Sin"s |
- It is not sinful to adopt a POV in one way or the other; it is sinful to apply double standards once you've fixed your position.
- It is not sinful to strictly follow what you hold true; it is sinful to go further and hate those who make life extremely painful for you on Wikipedia.
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Five Pillars of Wikipedia |
Wikipedia's official policies and guidelines can be summarized as five pillars that define the character of the project:
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Wikipedia is an encyclopedia incorporating elements of general encyclopedias, specialized encyclopedias, and almanacs. All articles must follow our no original research policy, and strive for verifiable accuracy: unreferenced material may be removed, so please provide references. Wikipedia is not the place to insert personal opinions, experiences, or arguments. Wikipedia is not an indiscriminate collection of information. Wikipedia is not a soapbox, a vanity press, an experiment in anarchy or democracy, or a web directory. It is not a newspaper or a collection of source documents; these kinds of content should be contributed to the Wikimedia sister projects. |
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Wikipedia has a neutral point of view, which means we strive for articles that advocate no single point of view. Sometimes this requires representing multiple points of view, presenting each point of view accurately, providing context for any given point of view, and presenting no one point of view as "the truth" or "the best view". It means citing verifiable, authoritative sources whenever possible, especially on controversial topics. When a conflict arises regarding neutrality, declare a cool-down period and tag the article as disputed, hammer out details on the talk page, and follow dispute resolution. |
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Wikipedia is free content that anyone may edit. All text is available under the GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) and may be distributed or linked accordingly. Recognize that articles can be changed by anyone and no individual controls any specific article; therefore, any writing you contribute can be mercilessly edited and redistributed at will by the community. Do not infringe on copyright or submit work licensed in a way incompatible with the GFDL. |
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Wikipedia has a code of conduct: Respect your fellow Wikipedians even when you may not agree with them. Be civil. Avoid conflicts of interest, personal attacks or sweeping generalizations. Find consensus, avoid edit wars, follow the three-revert rule, and remember that there are 2,406,530 articles on the English Wikipedia to work on and discuss. Act in good faith, never disrupt Wikipedia to illustrate a point, and assume good faith on the part of others. Be open and welcoming. |
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Wikipedia does not have firm rules besides the five general principles presented here. Be bold in editing, moving, and modifying articles. Although it should be aimed for, perfection is not required. Do not worry about messing up. All prior versions of articles are kept, so there is no way that you can accidentally damage Wikipedia or irretrievably destroy content. Remember, whatever you write here will be preserved for posterity. |
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The Six Articles of Belief |
- Tawhid - Belief in God (Allah), the one and only one worthy of all worship
- Prophets & Messengers - Belief in all the Prophets (nabi) and Messengers (rusul) sent by God
- Angels - Belief in the Angels
- Holy books - Belief in the Books (kutub) sent by God (including the Qur'an).
- Qiyama - Belief in the Day of Judgment (qiyama) and in the Resurrection (life after death).
- Predestination - Belief in Destiny (Fate) - Qadr_(doctrine)
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