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English 274: Writing and the Arts

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Wise Wikipedia Use

 

Tips for Wise Wikipedia Use

  1. Be aware that anyone can edit entries in Wikipedia.
  2. Consider it as a starting point for research; get to know your topic and identify important keywords.
  3. Look for references to reliable, published sources (in the References or Bibliography sections).
  4. Pay attention to the alert boxes and symbols. "Featured Articles" have a star to indicate their high quality; articles that are in need of updating (e.g. citation needed, newly available information, relies too much on primary sources) will be marked at the top of the page.

Is My Source Credible? - An Infographic