Wikipedia:Wikipedia in brief
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Wikipedia aims to be a neutral compilation of verifiable, established facts.
This means:
- Neutral
- Wikipedia does not judge or advocate specific views or opinions, or make determinations on "correctness". Differing views must be presented objectively, without bias or undue weight.
- Compilation
- Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, consisting of articles written in a particular style. There is a process which advances articles to our goal.
- Verifiable
- Information must be realistically verifiable by others. This is generally done by citing from reliable sources.
- Established
- Original ideas, interpretations, or research cannot be verified, and thus are inappropriate for Wikipedia. Wikipedia is not a primary source; it strives to be a tertiary source.
- Facts
- Wikipedia is about facts, not opinions. Articles may state which viewpoints exist, and who holds them ("facts about opinions"), but does not itself advocate viewpoints.
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