WikiArtikel

WikiArtikel is a term used to describe a typical article within a collaborative wiki environment. It denotes an entry that aims to summarize a topic in a neutral, verifiable, and concise manner, following community editing norms.

The concept emerges in discussions about standardizing article quality across wiki projects and serves as a reference model in guidelines and training materials. It helps editors understand the expected scope, tone, and sourcing practices for encyclopedia-style writing.

A WikiArtikel commonly begins with a lead that defines the topic and states its significance, followed by sections such as overview, history, characteristics, and references. It often includes infobox templates where applicable, inline citations, metadata like categories and links to related articles. Notability and reliable sourcing are emphasized to ensure verifiability rather than speculation.

Editorial processes around a WikiArtikel involve multiple editors contributing and refining the text. Revisions are recorded in an edit history, and disputes may be discussed on a dedicated talk page. Vandalism is deterred through page protections or rapid review. The neutrality policy and avoidance of original research remain central to the article’s quality.

In educational and governance contexts, the WikiArtikel model guides new editors, supports consistent formatting across projects, and aids in cross-language exchanges of editorial norms. It acts as a practical reference point for building reliable, citable encyclopedia content.

See also: encyclopedia article, neutral point of view, verifiability, notability.