Given that Wikipedia relies on its readers to spot and fix inaccuracies, errors are inevitable; entries may also have deliberate biases or inaccuracies introduced into them for political, personal or commercial motives. There have been several hoaxes. Britain’s exam watchdog, Ofqual, warned in 2009 that Wikipedia was not “authoritative or accurate” and entries “may be completely untrue”. Studies suggest that Wikipedia may not be as accurate as specialist information sources, but compares well with the accuracy of books, newspapers and magazines. If you look up a subject you know about on Wikipedia, you will find that it mostly gets things right. Even Ofqual conceded that Wikipedia “can be an excellent starting point for research”.
The Economist, Wiki Birthday to You
Nowadays I can't but shrug at comments haughtily dismissing such sources altogether out of mere prejudice. Wikipedia may not be your only reference, but as the above linked article suggests, it is certainly a good starting point, provided you know how to do your research. Obviously then, those who pooh-pooh it really ought to learn some basics of searching. The first of which being "trust your own common sense and act accordingly".
The Economist, Wiki Birthday to You
Nowadays I can't but shrug at comments haughtily dismissing such sources altogether out of mere prejudice. Wikipedia may not be your only reference, but as the above linked article suggests, it is certainly a good starting point, provided you know how to do your research. Obviously then, those who pooh-pooh it really ought to learn some basics of searching. The first of which being "trust your own common sense and act accordingly".
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