How accurate is wikipedia encyclopedia?
I see it quoted and used a references all the time. Why don’t people use encyclopedias as reference instead of a wiki.
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Wiki is pretty accurate.
You may not think so because anyone can edit it, but they have moderators who watch what is edited. EX. try to put a swear word in the science portal. Removed in 30 seconds.
xD Use it if you want, just check what you read.
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It is my understanding that ANYONE can edit the articles on wikipedia, so it can’t be that accurate of a source.
There are a lot of stupid people out there, and somehow they find their way to the internet. They seem to flock to it, esp YA.
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Wikipedia is as accurate as you believe it to be. Don’t forget anybody can edit it and there are some crazy people in this world.
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It’s as accurate as the people who edit it. Probably 85% accurate (the new articles may not be genuine, and some people are interested in vandalism).
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Some of my friends “play” wikipedia. They make changes to numbers in data samples, dates, etc. and see how long it takes to be changed. If you can, I would pick a new source.
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Don’t rely on it, it’s not a source for accurate information. Many people don’t realize it not a legitimate source for information and data.
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teachers at a local middle school don’t rely on wikipedia because it was actually made by high school students (The Teachers stated to those students).
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I’ve edited numerous articles.
Which is why my IP address is now banned.
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