WikiMD:Cleanup

WikiMD:Cleanup is a process and set of guidelines used on the WikiMD platform to ensure that medical articles and content are accurate, up-to-date, and adhere to the community's quality standards. This process involves the identification, review, and improvement of articles that may not meet these standards.

Overview

The cleanup process is essential for maintaining the integrity and reliability of medical information on WikiMD. Given the critical nature of medical content, it is imperative that articles are clear, well-referenced, and free from errors. The cleanup process helps achieve this by:

• Identifying Issues: Articles that require cleanup are often tagged with a cleanup template, indicating specific areas that need attention, such as lack of references, poor structure, or outdated information.
• Reviewing Content: Experienced editors and subject matter experts review the tagged articles to assess the issues and determine the best course of action for improvement.
• Improving Articles: Editors work to address the identified issues by adding reliable sources, restructuring content, updating information, and ensuring that the article adheres to WikiMD's Manual of Style.

Common Cleanup Issues

Articles may be flagged for cleanup for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to:

• Lack of References: Articles that do not cite reliable sources or have insufficient citations.
• Poor Structure: Articles that are not well-organized or do not follow a logical flow.
• Outdated Information: Medical information that is no longer current or has been superseded by new research.
• Neutrality and Bias: Articles that do not maintain a neutral point of view or exhibit bias.

How to Participate

WikiMD encourages all users, especially those with medical expertise, to participate in the cleanup process. Here are some ways to get involved:

• Tagging Articles: If you come across an article that needs improvement, you can tag it with the appropriate cleanup template.
• Editing Articles: Contribute by editing articles to fix issues, add references, and improve content quality.
• Discussing Improvements: Engage in discussions on the article's talk page to collaborate with other editors on how best to improve the article.

Also see

• WikiMD:Manual of Style
• WikiMD:Reliable sources
• WikiMD:Neutral point of view
• WikiMD:Verifiability