Wikipedia:Verifiability/Workshop

From (current) Wikipedia talk:Verifiability

Verifiability on Wikipedia means that the information in an article must be supported by reliable sources.

Variation 1: All material in Wikipedia shall be verifiable
All information in Wikipedia must be verifiable by readers, so editors must be able to cite published reliable sources that directly support the information in an article. When readers and editors are able to check that material in Wikipedia has already been published by a reliable source, the readers can assess whether that information is true and presented from a neutral point of view.

Variation 2: Do not insert unverifiable material

 * This version is essentially in line with

Variation 4: Responsibility of an editor
... verifiability is a concept that involves both editor and reader. Information is considered verifiable if an editor can provide verification - is able to prove verifiability or suitability, which allows the reader to verify thet the information is verifiable.; the editor is able to provide verifiable material... that supposed truth or falsity that an editor has in mind, does not over-rule the weight of the reliable sources.. and should not be factors in editorial decision making ... that such truth or falsity should not be factors in editorial decision making ...
 * And yes, we leave it to the reader to verify doubtful assertions ... but it is the responsibility of the the editor to consider issues of 'verifiability', and 'suitability' of the material to be inserted or remain included the editor is able to prove suitability and is able to provide verifiable material.... so that the reader is able to verify it.
 * This is in need of rewording to say what it means

Variation 6: Accuracy and Verifiability
"The thresholds for inclusion in Wikipedia are accuracy and verifiability. Material in Wikipedia must be sourced to a reliable publication to ensure accuracy. If sources are contradictory, outdated or erroneous, editors choose the most reliable information or report that the sources disagree."

Variation 7: Verifiability, not truth, is a fundamental requirement for inclusion in Wikipedia
User:Kalidasa 777 00:01, 4 March 2012 (UTC) -->

Excluding original research
"Truth that is unverifiable may be excluded because it constitutes original research, (indeed even verifiable truth may be excluded  - if it gives undue weight to a particular viewpoint)."

The importance of verifiability
The importance of verifiability If the policy on verifiability is properly applied, articles will automatically meet the requirements of Wikipedia's other content policies. If all available reliable sources are considered together and their content balanced within Wikipedia text, then they will meet the requirement of our NPOV policy on due and undue weight. If the reliable sources are summarized well, without any bias or additions, our text will automatically meet the requirements of No original research and the neutral point of view. However, to meet all the content policies of Wikipedia it is important that editors strictly follow the sources, and that they do not allow their personal biases to influence their writing [this is just NPOV]. '''Editors should not make judgments to include or exclude material merely because they personally agree or disagree with it. All editorial judgments should be made based upon objective analysis in keeping with Wikipedia policy.'''

What Wikipedia is for
Five pillars

What Wikipedia is not
NOT

Further information concerning WP:POLICIES
Further information at WP:POL
 * Wikipedia policies and guidelines are developed by the community to describe best practice, clarify principles, resolve conflicts, and otherwise further our goal of creating a free, reliable encyclopedia. There is no need to read any policy or guideline pages before starting editing. The Five pillars is a popular summary of the most pertinent principles.