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Wikipedia aims to be a neutral compilation of verifiable, established facts.

This means:

Neutral

Wikipedia does not judge or advocate specific views or opinions, or make determinations on "correctness". Differing views must be presented objectively, without bias.

Compilation

Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, consisting of articles written in a particular style. There is a process which advances articles to our goal.

Verifiable

Information must be realistically verifiable by others. This is generally done by citing from reliable sources.

Established

Original ideas, interpretations, or research cannot be verified, and thus are inappropriate for Wikipedia. Wikipedia is not a primary source; it strives to be a tertiary source.

Facts

Wikipedia is about facts, not opinions. Articles may state, neutrally and factually, which people hold what opinions, but must not judge.

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• Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not