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1 00:00:04,250 --> 00:00:05,500 Hello! 2 00:00:05,650 --> 00:00:07,500 My name is Mariana and I want to tell you about Wikipedia. 3 00:00:07,840 --> 00:00:09,500 I bet you know and use it, 4 00:00:09,750 --> 00:00:12,000 but, do you really know what it is all about?... 5 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,000 And how it's made? 6 00:00:13,360 --> 00:00:16,050 Although it looks like a quirky encyclopedia 7 00:00:16,300 --> 00:00:18,500 it pursues the same goal as traditional encyclopedias: 8 00:00:18,750 --> 00:00:22,250 "Bringing all the human knowledge together in a systematic way". 9 00:00:22,500 --> 00:00:25,800 However, Wikipedia has some other meaningful differences 10 00:00:25,700 --> 00:00:27,750 to traditional encyclopedias. 11 00:00:27,610 --> 00:00:28,400 For instance, 12 00:00:28,400 --> 00:00:31,250 it is developed by thousands of volunteers 13 00:00:31,500 --> 00:00:35,500 aimed at bringing knowledge to every single person on the planet, 14 00:00:35,500 --> 00:00:36,600 in their own language. 15 00:00:36,650 --> 00:00:37,840 How is that achieved? 16 00:00:37,850 --> 00:00:41,500 Which are the rules that organise and guide ''Wikipedians''? 17 00:00:41,750 --> 00:00:43,800 That's the subject of this video. 18 00:00:49,000 --> 00:00:52,800 Anyone can add or correct Wikipedia content 19 00:00:52,900 --> 00:00:55,800 but one must acknowledge it's still an encyclopedia. 20 00:00:55,800 --> 00:00:59,455 So neither original research nor essays are accepted here. 21 00:00:59,455 --> 00:01:02,000 Articles must convey universal interest, 22 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:05,200 and ephemeral information should be avoided. 23 00:01:05,200 --> 00:01:06,950 That is the very first rule, 24 00:01:06,950 --> 00:01:08,500 or just as ''Wikipedians'' call it: 25 00:01:08,500 --> 00:01:09,400 The First Pillar 26 00:01:09,400 --> 00:01:10,450 by which this encyclopedia works. 27 00:01:13,100 --> 00:01:15,600 A number of volunteers write this encyclopedia. 28 00:01:15,600 --> 00:01:18,200 People with distinct backgrounds, 29 00:01:18,200 --> 00:01:19,100 varied beliefs, 30 00:01:19,100 --> 00:01:20,450 different ideas. 31 00:01:20,900 --> 00:01:24,900 Wikipedia shall not assume as its own any particular point of view; 32 00:01:25,150 --> 00:01:28,650 but will try to cover information from all of the possible perspectives. 33 00:01:28,900 --> 00:01:31,250 That's why the second pillar 34 00:01:31,250 --> 00:01:33,250 is called: Neutral Point of View. 35 00:01:35,000 --> 00:01:38,000 The third pillar indicates that Wikipedia is free content. 36 00:01:38,400 --> 00:01:41,100 Texts are available to be used, modified and distributed for any purpose, 37 00:01:41,350 --> 00:01:43,400 as long as their source is properly attributed 38 00:01:43,400 --> 00:01:46,100 and the same "Creative Commons" copyright license is kept. 39 00:01:46,350 --> 00:01:49,600 Licensing may vary for images 40 00:01:49,850 --> 00:01:52,600 but copying and reuse is always allowed. 41 00:01:53,300 --> 00:01:56,300 For those cases, each particular license must be read 42 00:01:56,300 --> 00:01:58,500 in order to understand relevant freedoms and duties. 43 00:02:01,500 --> 00:02:04,300 So much people interacting may create disputes. 44 00:02:04,550 --> 00:02:08,650 Hence the fourth pillar states that users should be respectful with each other, 45 00:02:08,650 --> 00:02:10,200 and assume good faith. 46 00:02:10,200 --> 00:02:13,900 Tolerance and politeness are fundamental for the project. 47 00:02:16,800 --> 00:02:19,500 Wikipedia has no firm rules. 48 00:02:19,750 --> 00:02:21,250 It may seem odd, 49 00:02:20,800 --> 00:02:23,300 but this actually is the fifth pillar of this encyclopedia. 50 00:02:23,320 --> 00:02:27,000 For you to participate, only common sense is required 51 00:02:27,000 --> 00:02:30,200 and respect to other Wikipedians aboard this adventure. 52 00:02:30,450 --> 00:02:32,500 Anyone can contribute something. 53 00:02:32,750 --> 00:02:34,750 Some people develop entire complex articles 54 00:02:34,750 --> 00:02:37,300 while some others fix tiny spelling mistakes. 55 00:02:37,300 --> 00:02:40,000 You can also help by creating, editing and correcting articles. 56 00:02:41,000 --> 00:02:42,000 Editions are reversible, 57 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:46,250 so if you get something wrong it is always possible to go back to a prior version. 58 00:02:46,300 --> 00:02:48,500 Be brave! Be a Wikipedian!