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Find out more about Wikipedia and its strengths and weaknesses as a research tool.
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Strengths and Weaknesses
Using Wikipedia
Who Creates Wikipedia?
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Michael Scott from the Office gives his opinion on Wikipedia.
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The 'Undue Weight' of Truth on Wikipedia
An expert, Timothy Messer-Kruse, tries to contribute to Wikipedia on his area of expertise.
"The Book Stops Here"
A profile of Wikipedia founder, Jimmy Wales, and a history of the site.
"I Want My Wikipedia!"
Three librarians evaluate Wikipedia as a source for popular culture, current affairs, and science.
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The Wikipedia Revolution
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Andrew Lih; Foreword by Jimmy Wales
How Wikipedia Works
by
Phoebe Ayers; Charles Matthews; Ben Yates; S. J. Klein
Available as an ebook
Good Faith Collaboration
by
Joseph Michael Reagle; Lawrence Lessig (Foreword by)
Available as an ebook
Wikipedia Reader's Guide
by
John Broughton
Available as an ebook.
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