Wikipedia can be a great tool for learning and researching information. However, like all sources, not everything in Wikipedia is accurate, comprehensive, or unbiased. Many of the general rules of thumb for conducting research apply to Wikipedia, including: a) Always be wary of any one single source, or of multiple works that derive from a single source, and b) Where articles have references to external sources (whether online or not) read the references and check whether they really do support what the article says. However, there are also some rules for conducting research that are special to Wikipedia, and some general rules that do not apply to Wikipedia. THis has been added to Research Resources Subject Tracer™ Information Blog.
posted by Marcus Zillman |
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