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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Wikipedia:Unusual_articlesWikipedia:Unusual articles - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Of the over six million articles in the English Wikipedia there are some articles that Wikipedians have identified as being somewhat unusual. These articles are verifiable, valuable contributions to the encyclopedia, but are a bit odd, whimsical, or something one would not expect to find in Encyclopædia Britannica .

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2. mediabiasfactcheck.com › wikipediaWikipedia – Bias and Credibility - Media Bias/Fact Check

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   3 days ago · Bias. Volunteers edit Wikipedia content rather than the Wikimedia Foundation. Although Wikipedia is edited essentially by anyone, a 2005 study published in the Journal Nature showed that they were just as accurate as the Encyclopedia Britannica regarding scientific information.

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   Can a Wikipedia article be attributed to a person?

   • Each article may have been edited by hundreds of Wikipedians. Therefore, it is not possible to attribute an article to any individual, not to mention verifying their credentials. Therefore, using information from Wikipedia really requires people to evaluate the information critically.

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   Are there unusual articles in Wikipedia?

   • Of the over six million articles in the English Wikipedia there are some articles that Wikipedians have identified as being somewhat unusual. These articles are verifiable, valuable contributions to the encyclopedia, but are a bit odd, whimsical, or something one would not expect to find in Encyclopædia Britannica.

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   How many featured articles are there on Wikipedia?

   • Many featured articles were previously good articles (which are reviewed with a less restrictive set of criteria). There are 6,485 featured articles out of 6,820,668 articles on the English Wikipedia (about 0.1% or one out of every 1,050 articles).

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   Should I cite a Wikipedia article?

   • Therefore, using information from Wikipedia really requires people to evaluate the information critically. After considering these factors, please consult your instructors and use your own discretion to decide if you should use/cite a particular Wikipedia article.

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4. techxplore.com › news › 2024-05-orphan-articles-darkOrphan articles: The 'dark matter' of Wikipedia - Tech Xplore

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   May 17, 2024 · The researchers found that almost 9 million articles on Wikipedia across all languages—around 15%—were orphans, effectively invisible to readers browsing within Wikipedia, existing across nearly all topic areas on the platform.

5. libguides.uwgb.edu › evalinfo › wikipediaUsing Wikipedia - Evaluating Sources of Information ...

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   May 21, 2024 · Wikipedia as a Tool. Wikipedia is not an appropriate source for college assignments. However, there are ways Wikipedia can be a great tool during the research process and when looking up information to evaluate your source. Keep reading to learn how to use Wikipedia for research and lateral reading. Research the Author/Publisher.

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7. guides.library.ucla.edu › wikipedia › citing-wikipediaResearch Guides: Wikipedia: Editing and Use: Citing Wikipedia

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   May 16, 2024 · UCLA Library. Research Guides. Wikipedia: Editing and Use. Citing Wikipedia. Wikipedia: Editing and Use. Background information and basic tools for editing Wikipedia, as well as guidelines for when and how to use it in your research. Citing Wikipedia Articles in Writing or Not?