diff --git a/episodes/03-intro_to_editing.md b/episodes/03-intro_to_editing.md index 5b3dea22..097b53f0 100644 --- a/episodes/03-intro_to_editing.md +++ b/episodes/03-intro_to_editing.md @@ -140,8 +140,12 @@ library materials. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: keypoints -- create new items -- add new statements +- Use the test instance of Wikidata (test.wikidata.org) to practice editing without affecting the live database. +- New items require a label, description, and optional aliases; each item receives a unique Q-identifier. +- Statements link properties (e.g. P569 "date of birth") to values and should be supported by references pointing to reliable sources. +- Identifiers such as VIAF, Library of Congress authority ID, IMDb ID, or ORCID connect a Wikidata item to external databases and increase its reliability. +- Community norms govern how labels and descriptions are written; following them ensures consistency across Wikidata. +- Wikidata distinguishes between a work and its editions — this is especially relevant for books and library materials. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::