How and when (if ever) Wikipedia can be a trusted source of info? I think the podcast that we listened to in class Wednesday night addressed this. I also read the blog at NPRblogonWiki. This blog told of how many large companies have made changes to blogs that were in reference to them or contained info on them. Some of these companies were Walmart, Exxon Mobil, as well as Congress and the CIA. Anyone can make changes on wiki, even the average person.
The group from Wednesday night made a good point about wiki being a good starting point for research but should not be solely depended on. What is good about wiki is that you can check your sources that are listed and determine how reliable the information is. I know from my own experience that I have used wiki to look up basic things but never anything that I need in depth info about. Wiki is a good tool and should be used but only to a certain extent. A podcast on wiki can be found at wiki.
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