Many people put down Wikipedia without really knowing much about how the articles are written. I encourage faculty and students to learn a little more about how Wikipedia articles are written and I present you with three references to assist you in this journey.
Read this blog post from the Association of College and Research Libraries.
Look at 7 things you should know about Wikipedia from the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative.
If you are still intrigued I encourage you to view this 20 minute video by Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
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