Retrieved November 9, 2011 from personal Flickr account http://flic.kr/p/aDf9kx |
To my surprise, the process of editing a Wikipedia page was actually quite simple. When I first went to edit the page, it looked overwhelming with the reference coding. However, once I figured out the <ref name=""> </ref> coding, I was good to go.
This assignment has given me a more positive outlook on Wikipedia, because as long as the author cites the information, one has a source to look back upon. I don't believe Wikipedia is appropriate for scientific articles, but if in need of a quick reference, this can be a source. In an article posted in the Edmonton Journal last week, it further mentioned that Wikipedia can be a source of information, but should not be your only source.
Through this Wikipedia page I feel as if I have made a contribution to the internet. I know this was a small contribution, however it is neat to think that when "Dried Cranberries" is searched on Google, my page can be a resource for people. And just as Kate mentioned, Wikipedia allows us to share our knowledge with others. So go on, update a wikipedia article and spread some knowledge.
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*Note: I did not write the 1st paragraph in Benefits or the paragraph that begins with "Cranberries also have an anti-adhesion...".
I agree with you Laura that Wikipedia is good for a quick reference. It is nice to have all the information in one place, but the question is if all of that information is correct? -- I mentioned you in my blog. Check it out @ www.kmclean.blogspot.com
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