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Is Wikipedia reliable?
Is Wikipedia reliable?
Wikipedia is generally reliable for background information, as a 2005 study in Nature found its science articles were comparable in accuracy to Encyclopaedia Britannica. However, reliability varies by topic and article quality, so you should verify information using the cited sources listed at the bottom of each page.
Can anyone in the world still write anything they want about any subject?
Can anyone in the world still write anything they want about any subject?
Wikipedia changed from a completely open platform where anyone could write anything to a more controlled environment with guidelines, monitoring, and page protections to ensure accuracy and reliability. This has made it more trustworthy while still allowing public contributions.
How can you use Wikipedia ethically and effectively?
How can you use Wikipedia ethically and effectively?
Use it as a starting point: Read Wikipedia articles to understand key ideas and vocabulary, but don’t rely on it as your only source.
Check the references: Look at the sources cited at the bottom of the page and use those original sources in your research.
Verify information: Cross-check facts with other reliable sources like books, educational websites, or news articles.
Paraphrase and cite properly: Put information in your own words and give credit to the original sources to avoid plagiarism.
Be cautious with controversial topics: Recognize that some pages may be biased or incomplete, so double-check important details
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