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Worldpedia Content Policies

Welcome to the Worldpedia Content Policies page. This document outlines the guidelines and standards for creating, editing, and maintaining content on Worldpedia.

General Principles[edit source]

All content on Worldpedia must adhere to the following core principles:

  • Neutral Point of View (NPOV) – Articles should be unbiased and fact-based.
  • Verifiability – Information must be supported by reliable sources.
  • No Original Research (NOR) – Content should be based on published sources, not personal opinions or unpublished ideas.
  • Respect Copyrights – Content must comply with Worldpedia:Copyrights policies.

Acceptable Content[edit source]

Content on Worldpedia should:

  • Be factual, well-researched, and well-written.
  • Be relevant to the scope of Worldpedia.
  • Follow proper formatting and citation guidelines.
  • Respect community standards and ethical considerations.

Prohibited Content[edit source]

The following types of content are strictly prohibited:

  • Vandalism – Intentional disruption or misinformation.
  • Plagiarism – Copying content without proper attribution.
  • Hate Speech & Harassment – Offensive or discriminatory content.
  • Spam & Advertising** – Unrelated promotional material.
  • Personal Opinions & Blogs – Articles should be encyclopedic, not opinion-based.

Citing Sources[edit source]

Proper citations are required for all factual claims. Use the following format for references: [1] Example: [2]

Editing & Content Disputes[edit source]

If an edit dispute arises: 1. Discuss it on the article’s Talk Page. 2. Seek mediation from an administrator if necessary. 3. Follow the bold, revert, discuss (BRD) model.

Legal & Copyright Compliance[edit source]

All content must comply with copyright laws:

  • Use Creative Commons or public domain sources whenever possible.
  • Do not copy text/images without permission.
  • Attribute properly when using external content.

🚨 Reporting Violations[edit source]

If you find a violation of these policies:

Related Pages[edit source]


This page is maintained by the Worldpedia editorial team. For updates or suggestions, visit the Talk page.

  1. Author, "Article Title," Source Name, Date.
  2. Doe, J. "History of Science," Science Journal, 2023.