Research Guides: How to Find Good Sources: Wikipedia

Do you agree with Michael Scott?

Who are the Wikipedia contributors?

What is a Wiki?
A wiki is a type of Web site that can be written and edited by its visitors. Wikis grow and thrive mainly through user contributions, so they encourage accessibility, participation, and collaboration. Users and contributors can add text, links, and many forms of media and may edit or remove prior information. Wikis usually have a special feature that creates a record of all changes, so changes made erroneously or improperly could be easily removed. Most wikis are easy to use, requiring little technical skill.

Click on the "View History" tab to see who contributed to the Wikipedia entry. Who are these people? Would you trust them?

Wikipedia:List of Wikipedians by number of edits

Tip

You could try Wikipedia as a jumping off point to begin your research and get some background information. Or you could use one of the sources cited in the reference area at the bottom, as long as it is credible, but most instructors frown upon using and citing Wikipedia as one of your sources.