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- Mgt 521 · Week 2
This assignment is a debate on whether Wikipedia is a credible and valid source of information. It is for Mgt 521 Week 2. The document discusses the pros and cons of using Wikipedia as a source, and provides arguments for both sides of the debate.
What's inside
- Introduction to the debate topic
- Arguments for Wikipedia's credibility
- Arguments against Wikipedia's credibility
- Importance of author background and education
- Role of updates and citations in Wikipedia articles
- Conclusion and references
Who it is for: Students taking the Mgt 521 Management course at the University of Phoenix. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Wikipedia's credibility is debated. Students learn how to assess whether Wikipedia is a reliable source of information.
Wikipedia's nature
Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia. It lets users write and edit articles. Users can post articles on any topic.
Determining author credibility
Students consider how to evaluate an author's expertise. They check if the author has studied or published on the topic. They look at the author's educational background.
Article reliability
Articles on Wikipedia may not always be up-to-date. They may not be edited for accuracy. Students learn to check the publication date and citations.
Wikipedia's credibility
Many colleges do not accept Wikipedia as a source. Students debate why Wikipedia might not be considered credible. They consider how bias and lack of editing affect reliability.
Key terms
- expert
- Someone who has studied or published on a subject.
- author's background
- The author's education and experience in the topic.
- citations
- References to other sources in the article.
- article's validity
- Whether the article is accurate and trustworthy.
- article's bias
- The writer's opinion that may affect the article's content.
- Wikipedia administrators
- Users who can delete articles or prevent editing.
Questions this document helps with
- How can you check if a Wikipedia author is an expert?
- Why might Wikipedia articles not be up-to-date?
- Why do some colleges not accept Wikipedia as a source?
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