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A Beginner's Guide to Using Wikipedia Effectively

This guide is designed for UMBC students to navigate Wikipedia, an essential tool in the vast world of online information. Learn how to access the site, conduct research by typing keywords, and utilize links within articles for deeper knowledge. From understanding how to find information on topics like "banana" to exploring the FAQ section for further assistance, this tutorial ensures you can make the most of Wikipedia while emphasizing privacy and safety online. Gain confidence in your research skills with this detailed process.

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A Beginner's Guide to Using Wikipedia Effectively

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  1. How to use Wikipedia Jayne Paschall July 2nd, 2008 English 393

  2. Introduction • The internet has a vast amount of information that can be helpful, yet overwhelming. Web-based encyclopedias allow for quick references to infinite things, including: bands, authors, and popsicles. • This process is intended for UMBC students who are familiar with the internet. As it is an internet process, a computer with access to a server is a requirement and this process can be completed any time.

  3. How to access the site 1. Once on the internet(double-click Internet Explorer icon) find the white space at the top of the screen 2. Type the web address, which is: www.wikipedia.org into the box 3. You will know if you are successful if the screen looks like this (see next slide)

  4. How to research • English is the preferred language of use, so it has already been selected • Anything that you want to research can be typed into this field Type “banana” Then click

  5. An Article Page • The page will look like this: 4. Now you can read all about bananas

  6. Linking • There are many different processes that can happen while you are using Wikipedia, including the ability to link • After an article has been accessed (see previous process) locate a blue word in the text • Click on the word with your mouse *This action will redirect you to that specific word’s page

  7. A new page will then appear and more information can be gathered • Linking and typing in search words into the blank field can amount to great amounts of knowledge

  8. Conclusion • Wikipedia is a free site that can be updated by users from all over the world. • There is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page available: • Scroll down to the bottom of the “umbrella” page • Click on the link • Click on the link in the article This should provide information about the site. If not, you can always type “Wikipedia” into the search field.

  9. Safety • The site does also allow users to link to outside sites. Do not give out personal information to these sites, as with any random site on the internet.

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