Why?
2006-10-15 14:28:22 · 11 answers · asked by Smile Baby :] 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
are there better sites?
2006-10-15 14:55:22 · update #1
It can be edited by anyone, but, it a good quick start for research, which should include other sources. Heck, even some books we read may not be 100% correct on a subject. Always verify information with other resources.
2006-10-15 14:38:43 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the most part it's an extremely good reference work. It's particularly useful on things where the information does not change frequently and the subject is not controversial. It is much less useful for researching topics on which people have strong opinions, precisely because people may choose to edit in a manner that biases the information. It's a great starting point, but if you're researching a controversial issue, you need to take it with a grain of salt.
2006-10-15 21:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by dmb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good, basic reference source. That being said, it does suffer from the fact that almost anyone can edit articles to insert falsehoods and half-truths. Information in the articles should thus be taken with a grain of salt and should probably be backed up with other, independent research.
The one item I like about it is the Random Article link. I've found some rather interesting bits and pieces about the world that I had not otherwise considered.
2006-10-15 21:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by eriurana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wikipedia is an excellent encyclopedia and I would recommend it for any kind of research. The reason why it's so successful and reliable is that anyone can edit it. False information will be challenged and corrected. If anyone can view and suggest changes, wrong facts are nonexistant.
2006-10-15 21:33:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes because it has information on just about everything and lots of links.
2006-10-15 21:30:25 · answer #5 · answered by WendyD1999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.
everything on that site makes me realize
how much i don't know.
they should cut it down in size and make up for that by using larger letters and wider spacing.
2006-10-15 21:34:08 · answer #6 · answered by Gummy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is i have gotten plenty of help for school with wikepedia. there has not been a time i couldn't find what i was looking for.
2006-10-15 21:34:56 · answer #7 · answered by angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh yes it is the best in my opinion.............u can type in anything and it will tell you everything about it........very good website and u can find very good recourses on it.........and if something such as someone dieing then it will adjust itself as soon as possible.
2006-10-15 21:37:19 · answer #8 · answered by 9buzz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because anyone can edit it. Do NOT believe everything you see on it.
2006-10-15 21:32:02 · answer #9 · answered by synapticresonance 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it has helped me soooo much.
Even helps with understanding maths!!!
2006-10-15 21:35:40 · answer #10 · answered by hotteenick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋