A Wikipedia Entry Analysis-Technology

My first impression of the page structure of Wikipedia is well-organised, logical and easy to browse for readers. The whole layout is very simple and contents are categorized. In general, there are four tab catagories always appear on the top of the page. 

figure01. tab section on wikipedia webpage

This tab section provides four main features of webpage and directs people to different links where they want to discover more about the topic they are searching for on Wiki webpage.

• “Article”- the main information of topic
• “Disscussion”- it is like a forum where people discuss and write different
• “View source”-People may view and copy the script (source) of the page
• “History”-a list of information of who and when edited that page. It also show what comments or information they wrote

Then the introduction or general background information is usually followed. After that, there is usually a content box on top of  the main information.

This will give you a clear overview of all information on one topic next. “Notes, references, external links and further reading” will be standard features/catagories for every topic on Wikipedia webpage. In addition, there will be functional columns that will lead you to different other links which suit your needs. For instance, you may search another new topic if you wish or interact with wikipedia, or even you can choose different language translation for the page which are extremly handy and effecient. This is also a virtual community for people persuit and update their knowledge and information which include discuss and edit functions. These will allow you to post your comments and ideas, even change others’ inappropriate words so that make the whole wiki webpage more accute and complete.