This essays in a nutshell page summarizes the gist of user written essays on Wikipedia. Essays can also be navigated via categories, navigation templates, or Special:Search. For a listing and more information on navigating essays, see Wikipedia:Essay directory. Essays may represent widespread norms or minority viewpoints. Consider these views with discretion. Essays are not Wikipedia policies.
The following are summaries of essays written by users on Wikipedia. This list is incomplete. If you have an essay, or know of an essay that's not included, feel free to add it to the list. Wikipedia also has an introduction for aspiring contributors that provides information and resources on the basics needed to comprehend, comment on, and edit to Wikipedia.
