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The [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Wikipedia reference desk]] works like a [[library reference desk]]. Users leave questions on the reference desk and Wikipedia volunteers work to help you find the information you need. Before asking a question, please try [[Wikipedia:Look it up|using the search box]] to find the answer you're looking for. You may also try searching the reference desk [[Wikipedia:Reference desk/Archives|archives]].
The [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Wikipedia reference desk]] works like a [[library reference desk]]. Users leave questions on the reference desk and Wikipedia volunteers work to help you find the information you need. Before asking a question, please try [[Wikipedia:Look it up|using the search box]] to find the answer you're looking for. You may also try searching the reference desk [[Wikipedia:Reference desk/Archives|archives]].

Answers may also be obtained from [irc://irc.freenode.net/#wikipedia-desk the live IRC channel].


'''For information on any topic, choose a category for your question:'''
'''For information on any topic, choose a category for your question:'''

Revision as of 17:11, 17 June 2007

Wikipedia Reference Desk
 
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WP:RD
WP:RD redirects here. You may also be looking for Wikipedia:Resolving disputes.

The Wikipedia reference desk works like a library reference desk. Users leave questions on the reference desk and Wikipedia volunteers work to help you find the information you need. Before asking a question, please try using the search box to find the answer you're looking for. You may also try searching the reference desk archives.

For information on any topic, choose a category for your question:

Computing reference desk
Science reference desk
Mathematics reference desk
Miscellaneous reference desk
Computing Science Mathematics Miscellaneous
Computing and Information technology, Software, Hardware Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Medicine, Geology, Psychology, Technology Mathematics, Geometry, Probability and Statistics Subjects that don't fit in any of the other categories
Humanities reference desk
Language reference desk
Entertainment reference desk
Reference desk archives
Humanities Language Entertainment Archives
History, Politics, Literature, Religion, Philosophy, Law, Finance and Economics, Art, Music, Society Spelling, Grammar, Word etymology, Linguistics and Language usage, Requesting translations Popular culture, Movies, Video games, TV shows Old questions are archived daily.



For help specific to the operation of Wikipedia:
Help desk
Village pump
New contributors' help page
Live Internet Relay Chat
Help desk Village pump New contributors' help page Live Internet Relay Chat
Ask general questions about using Wikipedia Ask about specific policies and operations of Wikipedia A range of services to answer newcomers' questions Chat in realtime with Wikipedia volunteers

For Wikipedia reference information:
Help manual MediaWiki handbook Citing Wikipedia Resolving disputes Virtual classroom
Information and instructions on every aspect of Wikipedia Information about the software that runs Wikipedia How to cite Wikipedia as a reference. For resolving issues between users. An advanced guide on everything Wikipedia
See also the Wikipedia department directory