Be legitimately referenced in an article on Wikipedia

Be legitimately referenced in an article on Wikipedia

Being legitimately referenced on Wikipedia is an outcome of doing work that independent, reliable sources consider worth covering. It is not something to arrange through a paid editor, a press release or a carefully disguised autobiographical edit. Wikipedia summarises published sources; it does not create notability, and many accomplished people and projects never need their own article. Concentrate on the underlying contribution — research, public service, creative work, business or another field — and keep accurate records of substantial independent coverage. A passing mention, your own website and routine announcements usually do not establish much. If a relevant article eventually cites you or your work, check that the statement is supported by the source and proportionate. Because you have a conflict of interest, avoid promotional editing: disclose your connection and use the article’s talk page or formal request process to suggest corrections. Never manufacture sources, recruit coordinated editors or treat deletion debates as a branding crisis. Complete the goal when an independent Wikipedia citation remains because it improves the encyclopaedia, not merely because your name appears.

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