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Earlier this year, I realised that there was no Wikipedia page for \u2018research culture\u2019. I was surprised by the omission, but I probably shouldn\u2019t have been. English Wikipedia\u2019s coverage is huge, but it isn\u2019t perfect.<\/p>\n

So, I set out to write a page that would provide some bare bones for people to build on. On 6 October 2025, during the\u00a0Community in Writing symposium<\/a>, I made it live.<\/p>\n

You can see it here:\u00a0Research culture<\/a>\u00a0on Wikipedia<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not very good, but it is a start. I think that it needs more details in lots of different areas. Research culture is a type of organisational culture, but it also sits within disciplines (which sit outside of organisations). I think that when governments talk about \u2018research culture\u2019 they probably mean different things to what universities mean and what academics mean when they talk about it. There is a lot more that could be said about research culture from a post-colonial point of view, from a feminist point of view, from an\u00a0open research point of view<\/a>. Some of the stuff that I\u2019ve put there probably should be trimmed.<\/p>\n

A request for help<\/h3>\n

This article would be much stronger if other people contributed to it. If you are interested in this topic, you might want to help. There are several different ways that you could contribute.<\/p>\n

You could fix what is already there. Adding a better reference, or fixing a typo is a simple way to get started. Deleting something that isn\u2019t relevant is also helpful.<\/p>\n

You could add something new. As I said, there is a lot that is missing from this article. Different theoretical stances, different understandings of the topic, different case studies. All of these could be added.<\/p>\n

You could discuss possible improvements on the\u00a0Talk page<\/a>. Each Wikipedia page has a place for discussing that page. Most Talk pages are empty. Some host very lively debates. If you have a thought, or a question, then you can add it to the Talk page and see if anyone else is interested, too.<\/p>\n

Editing Wikipedia is relatively simple. Most edits can be done with the visual editor, which operates like most other social media editing tools. Here is a handy guide to\u00a0editing Wikipedia with the visual editor<\/a>. Note that I find it easier to edit Wikipedia on a desktop computer than my mobile phone.<\/p>\n

If you want to make changes, there are a few guidelines that you should observe when you are editing Wikipedia.<\/p>\n

No original research<\/h3>\n

Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. It compiles\u00a0existing\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>knowledge. It isn\u2019t the place to publish new knowledge. So, each important point should be backed up by solid references. The visual editor is quite good at turning document object identifiers (DOI) and International Standard Business Numbers (ISBN) into full references, which is handy. Most of the time you won\u2019t need to add all the citation details yourself \u2013 just use the DOI or ISBN.<\/p>\n

Neutral point of view<\/h3>\n

Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a place to beat your own drum. If the information that you are adding is contested, then represent both sides of the argument, as best you can. Don\u2019t be surprised when others change your text to take out superlatives or other emotive language.<\/p>\n

Be bold, but not foolhardy<\/h3>\n

Wikipedia is a living encyclopedia, so your work doesn\u2019t have to be perfect (mine certainly isn\u2019t). \u2018Be bold\u2019 was really helpful advice when I started editing Wikipedia. Leave your fears and anxieties behind and have a go. Others will come after you and improve on your work. You would be surprised how many people lovingly tidy up minor mistakes on Wikipedia. This gardening is vital \u2013 it helps to make the whole endeavour better.<\/p>\n

So, be bold, but don\u2019t be foolhardy. What is the difference? Creating a new section is bold. Deleting a whole section without discussion is foolhardy.<\/p>\n

No conflict of interest<\/h3>\n

Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a sales brochure. It is not a place for you to advertise your wares. When you are citing work, don\u2019t cite your own. If you are providing a documented case study, it shouldn\u2019t be about your own university.<\/p>\n

If you have published work that is relevant, or want to talk about documented work from your own university, put it on the Talk page. Ask someone else to evaluate it and include it if they think that is relevant. That reduces the risk of conflict of interest.<\/p>\n

Good behaviour<\/h3>\n

Make a profile.<\/strong>\u00a0There is no requirement to make a profile before you edit Wikipedia, but I think that it is helpful. Editing Wikipedia is fun and can be addictive. Making a profile allows you to see\u00a0all your contributions<\/a>\u00a0in one place. It also makes it a bit easier for people to contact you if they have a question about one of your edits, or want to thank you.<\/p>\n

Be polite.<\/strong>\u00a0Most of the people editing Wikipedia are not academics. They are not used to the culture of helpful criticism that pervades academic discussion. Be gentle with your suggestions (even if others aren\u2019t). Remember that most other editors will come from cultures that are different to yours. Sarcasm and whimsy may not translate.<\/p>\n

Use edit summaries.\u00a0<\/strong>When you edit the page, you will be prompted to add a summary of the change that you have made. This is really helpful for others who come after you. They can check your change and understand, at a glance, that it has been made in good faith. There will also be a check box to mark if your change is a minor edit or not. When I\u2019m editing, I regard anything that changes to meaning of a page (adding or deleting text) as a major edit. If it doesn\u2019t really change the meaning (fixing a typo) then I mark it as a minor edit.<\/p>\n

Accept that things will change. Don\u2019t get wedded to your edits. Wikipedia changes. Over time, your carefully constructed text may be edited or even deleted entirely. That\u2019s OK. Don\u2019t get involved in an edit war on Wikipedia. Some people\u00a0go to war over the stupidest things<\/a>. If you make a change and someone changes it back, let it go. It isn\u2019t worth your time. Be zen about it.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s about it. I find editing Wikipedia to be hugely satisfying. I feel like I\u2019m making the world a tiny bit better. I hope that you enjoy it, too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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