# Art + Feminism Introduction to Wikidata – Module 4 First Edits Adding References

In Module 4, we continue exploring first edits by focusing on references — one of the most impactful ways to make Wikidata more verifiable and complete.

We cover:

Why adding references matters for verifiability and notability

How to add a reference to an existing Wikidata statement

Approaching sources with a critical, feminist lens — and why not all sources are given equal authority

Key reference properties: "stated in," "reference URL," "retrieved," publication date, author, and title

Common reference patterns for citing websites, books, and articles

Adding references is a small edit with a big impact — and a perfect next step for new editors.

This is Part 4 of 5 in Art + Feminism's Introduction to Wikidata series.

- Kind: Short
- Year: 2026
- Runtime: 2 min
- By: Gkuriger
- Archive: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Art_%2B_Feminism_Introduction_to_Wikidata_%E2%80%93_Module_4_First_Edits_Adding_References.webm)
- Licence or status: [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) (as the archive states it)
- Credit: Gkuriger
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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