Wikipedia Knowledge

What are some of the key Wikipedia editing guidelines that users should follow?

• Spelling errors, biased content, personal opinions

• Verifiability, neutrality, no original research, and notability

• No citations, outdated information, excessive detail

• Long paragraphs, excessive citations, irrelevant information

How can you determine the reliability of a Wikipedia article?

• By checking the weather forecast in the article

• By counting the number of words in the article

• By asking a friend if they think the article is reliable

• By checking the sources and references cited in the article, looking for biased language or opinions, and considering the expertise of the contributors.

What are some tips for using Wikipedia correctly for research purposes?

• Verify information and cross-reference with other reliable sources

• Never check the sources or references provided on Wikipedia

• Only use Wikipedia as the sole source of information

• Believe everything you read on Wikipedia

What are the pros of using Wikipedia as a source of information?

• It provides a wide range of information, is easily accessible, and can be a good starting point for research.

• It is always 100% accurate and reliable

• It is the only source of information available

• It is difficult to navigate and find information

What are the cons of using Wikipedia as a source of information?

• Potential inaccuracies and bias

• Too many sources to choose from

• Limited information available

• Difficult to navigate

Why is it important to cite Wikipedia articles properly?

• To hide the sources and confuse readers

• To give credit to the original authors and maintain reliability and credibility.

• To avoid giving credit to the original authors

• To make the article look longer

What are some ways to verify the information found on Wikipedia?

• Only relying on Wikipedia for information

• Ignoring the sources cited

• Checking the sources cited, looking for conflicting information, and consulting other reliable sources.

• Believing everything without question

How can students contribute to improving the quality of Wikipedia articles?

• By deleting all existing content and starting from scratch

• By copying and pasting information from other websites

• By conducting thorough research, citing reliable sources, and editing articles with accurate and relevant information.

• By adding personal opinions and unverified information

What are some alternative sources that can be used alongside Wikipedia for research purposes?

• personal blogs

• academic journals, books, reputable websites, and databases

• social media posts

• unverified websites

Why is it important to check the edit history of a Wikipedia article?

• To see if the article has been vandalized or edited with biased information

• To see how long the article is

• To see who wrote the article

• It's not important