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The Wikipedia reference desk works like a library reference desk. Ask a question here and Wikipedia volunteers will try to answer it. Before asking a question, please try the search boxes at right to search Wikipedia as a whole or the Reference Desk archives. See also the Reference Desk guidelines. Note: Legal or medical advice is prohibited. Further information is available at Wikipedia's legal and medical disclaimers. See also Medical advice guidelines. |
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| Computing, information technology, electronics, software, and hardware | Sports, popular culture, movies, music, video games, and TV shows | History, politics, literature, religion, philosophy, law, finance, economics, art, and society |
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| Language | Mathematics | Science |
| Spelling, grammar, word etymology, linguistics, language usage, and translation requests | Mathematics, geometry, probability, and statistics | Biology, chemistry, physics, medicine, geology, engineering, and technology |
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| Travel | Miscellaneous | Archives |
| Tourism, vacations, and travel
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For questions that don't fit in any of the other categories | Old questions are archived daily |
For help specific to the operation of Wikipedia:
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| Help desk | Village pump | New contributors' help page |
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| Ask general questions about using Wikipedia | Ask about specific policies and operations of Wikipedia | A range of services to answer newcomers' questions |
For Wikipedia reference information:
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| Information and instructions on every aspect of Wikipedia | How to cite Wikipedia as a reference | For resolving issues between users | An advanced guide on everything Wikipedia |
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