For Wikipedia

For Wikipedia

Wikipedia is as creditable as any encyclopedia. I have used it several times to start a search. If other sources are used wikipedia does credit the source for their information. One major positive for wikipedia versus printed encyclopedia when there is an error it can be correct within a day or within hours, where as written encyclopedia will have to wait until the next edition. Wikipedia has developed a team to assist in the monitoring of editable information to decrease the amount of invalid information on the site. Wikipedia, with at least a reference if not a plethora of information about the topic that is searched for There are numerous links throughout that can be clicked on to find more credible sources of information. It is not a source to stop at to get the information but yet a gateway to the hard evidence that is out there for research.

Against Wikipedia

On the other hand, Wikipedia is a web source that is used by thousands of people, however the information they may be using may not be accurate. Wikipedia has articles and information about people that may not be true. One point is that the articles are not signed by the author so this information