Meta:Training/coreresources/General Wikipedia help

Discussions in the right places

• Article talk pages – The talk pages of articles are typically where discussions about the content of articles take place. Other editors may leave messages about your work here. If someone reverts changes you make to an article, the talk page is where you should start a discussion. Put it on your watchlist!
• Wikipedia Campus or Online Ambassadors – If your class is working with one or more Wikipedia Ambassadors, the Ambassador(s) to meet with you or talk with you by email to discuss problems and questions about Wikipedia.
• Course talk page – This is the main place for discussing your assignments, posting problems or questions that come up, and giving and receiving feedback about your articles. Put it on your watchlist!
• WikiProject talk pages – These are message boards for users interested in editing articles about particular topics.

Static help

• w:Help:Contents – Is the main help page that will guide you in the right direction. The help page may be reached at any time by clicking help displayed under the ► Interaction tab on the left side of all pages.
• w:Help:Contents/Browse – Is a main menu-style page that will direct you to the right place to find information.
• w:Help:Contents/Directory – Is a descriptive listing of all Wikipedia's informative, instructional and consultation pages.
• Wikipedia: The Missing Manual - Is a converted book that covers most subjects, split into 21 chapters.
• Assignments for student editors – Is an information page, including sections with specific advice for students, instructors, other Wikipedia editors, and ambassadors.

Interactive help

• The Teahouse - A place for new editors to introduce themselves, asks questions, and find support from other editors
• The Help desk - Where you can ask questions about how to use and edit Wikipedia
• If you place {{Help me}} (including the curly brackets) "then your question" on your talk page, a volunteer will visit you there!

Immediate help

Looking for immediate help? Click the big purple button on the right.

Enter your Wikipedia username, fill out the CAPTCHA, and click "Connect" to enter chat. Then explain what you need help with. There are usually experienced Wikipedians around who can try to help you.