Research Using Wikipedia Quiz

Why should you typically not cite Wikipedia as a source in your research paper?

• Wikipedia articles are not easily accessible

• Wikipedia articles lack relevant information

• Professors prefer sources that are more detailed and sophisticated

• Wikipedia articles are difficult to understand

What can reading Wikipedia articles help you with in terms of research?

• To memorize facts

• To build background knowledge

• To create fictional stories

• To copy content for your paper

What should you do while reading through a Wikipedia entry to generate a list of keywords?

• Write down random words

• Write down only the title of the entry

• Write down your personal opinions

• Write down topic phrases, names of organizations, relevant dates, and related items

What can the list of citations at the end of a Wikipedia article indicate?

• The popularity of the article

• The length of the article

• The number of edits made to the article

• The expertise of the authors

What is the purpose of the external links section at the end of a Wikipedia entry?

• To promote Wikipedia

• To display advertisements

• To lead to sources that can be used in research

• To provide links to unrelated information

What is the main takeaway regarding using Wikipedia as a source for research?

• Wikipedia is the best source for research papers

• Wikipedia should never be used for research

• Wikipedia can be used as the only source for research

• Wikipedia is not reliable at all

What should you do with the keywords generated from a Wikipedia entry?

• Delete them

• Use them to search for other sources on your topic

• Memorize them

• Ignore them

What is the significance of evaluating sources before using them in research?

• To confirm the credibility and reliability of the sources

• To ensure the sources are outdated

• It is not necessary to evaluate sources

• To increase the word count of your paper