Blogging through Invitation to Sociology (2024) - overflow

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As I progressed through the video “Understanding Wikipedia: Manual of Style” and studied the detailed guidance in Wikipedia’s Manual of Style pages, I’ve come to appreciate just how much effort and precision goes into making Wikipedia articles clear, consistent, and reader-friendly. This reflective report covers what I learned through editing Wikipedia, how this assignment differs from traditional student work, and whether I found it more enjoyable. What I Learned While Editing Wikipedia Before starting this assignment, I thought editing Wikipedia was simply about fixing typos or adding quick facts. However, engaging with the Manual of Style (MoS) taught me that Wikipedia editing is a nuanced craft. The MoS covers everything from punctuation, capitalization, and date formats to section headings, tone, and citation style. Each article must adhere to these guidelines to maintain a consistent, professional appearance across the millions of pages on the site. I realized that Wikiped...