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Understanding the Limitations of Wikipedia: A Call for Verification

This text discusses the interactive nature of Wikipedia, highlighting how anyone can edit articles. It shares a personal experience of modifying the "Big Bird" article, changing significant details, only for others to later correct it. This illustrates the potential issues with the reliability of information on Wikipedia. The importance of verifying content against credible print sources is emphasized, prompting users to approach online information with caution. It serves as a reminder that not all web information is accurate and encourages critical engagement with sources.

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Understanding the Limitations of Wikipedia: A Call for Verification

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  1. What do they mean??? • Welcome to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Well then, let’s edit !!

  2. On Wikipedia anyone can edit any article. Note the ‘edit this page’ tab. 8/28/06 I edited “Big Bird” article. Changed yellow to blue and size 8’2” to 5’4”.

  3. After editing, how article appeared to Wikipedia users.

  4. 9/05/06 Over the Labor Day weekend the mistake was corrected. How good is the information on Wikipedia? Suggestion: Compare with a minimum of two print sources before you use Wikipedia info.

  5. Wow, you mean that old lady, I mean ‘library lady’ actually knows something!! Maybe I should be more careful when using information from web sites…..

  6. You complete this slide…. How should users verify Wikipedia information? • ____________________________ • ____________________________ • ____________________________

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