artikkler

Artikkler is a term used in some collaborative online knowledge bases to describe a contributor who researches topics, writes draft articles, edits for accuracy and style, and coordinates with others to publish finished content. Although not universally used, the term appears in communities that emphasize rigorous sourcing and neutral presentation.

Derived from the word article with the agent suffix -er, the term is a neologism that emerged in online wiki environments seeking to distinguish content creation from simple editing. Its exact origins are unclear, but it has gained traction in discussions about editorial roles and quality control.

Responsibilities of an artikkler typically include topic research, source verification, drafting neutral prose, adding citations, linking related articles, and ensuring compliance with guidelines such as neutral point of view and verifiability. They usually participate in talk pages, propose article structure, and oversee the integration of edits from others into a coherent final version.

Process and workflow often involve outlining, drafting in a sandbox, compiling reliable sources, writing with citations, and soliciting feedback from peers before publishing. After publication, artikklers monitor for updates, maintain categories and interwiki links, and manage references to keep the article current and well integrated within the knowledge base.

Variants of the role exist across projects; some communities distinguish artikklers from editors or reviewers, while others use the term more broadly for publishable contributors. The artikkler role can improve article quality and consistency, but it may also concentrate workload and require sustained access to reliable sources and collaboration tools.