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As an encyclopedia independent of any organisation or group and for the purposes of public information, it is important that everything is presented in an [[Wikipedia:NPOV|neutral]] and unbiased way. This means excluding any political, social or other biases that you may have as a BoroondaraWiki editor. | As an encyclopedia independent of any organisation or group and for the purposes of public information, it is important that everything is presented in an [[Wikipedia:NPOV|neutral]] and unbiased way. This means excluding any political, social or other biases that you may have as a BoroondaraWiki editor. | ||
This can be a difficult task. Recognising one's own bias can be hard, which is why the best resource to rectify that is already available here - other people. If you are unsure if what you have written is impartial, ask another user to read over it first by saving it in your user sandbox. | |||
Another good | Another good way is to ensure that as much information as possible is backed up by relevant and reliable sources. This may not always be possible but it can help to filter out biased language. | ||
One final principle to keep in mind when considering impartiality is that BoroondaraWiki is a site to store and publish objective facts and information | One final principle to keep in mind when considering impartiality is that BoroondaraWiki is a site to store and publish objective facts and information and not analysis or comment. People may do what they wish with this information, subject to the content license, but the primary function of this website is not to provide judgement or comment. | ||
=== Freedom of information === | === Freedom of information === | ||
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:''"Creative Commons helps you legally share your knowledge and creativity to build a more equitable, accessible, and innovative world. We unlock the full potential of the internet to drive a new era of development, growth and productivity."'' | :''"Creative Commons helps you legally share your knowledge and creativity to build a more equitable, accessible, and innovative world. We unlock the full potential of the internet to drive a new era of development, growth and productivity."'' | ||
History is a resource that benefits everybody. Learning about the past, in particular your local area, is something that should not be restricted. This is part of the reason for BoroondaraWiki's existence. | History is a resource that benefits everybody. Learning about the past, in particular your local area, is something that should not be unreasonably restricted. This is part of the reason for BoroondaraWiki's existence. | ||
=== Accuracy === | === Accuracy === |