sgtmac_46
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It seems that a new study suggests that Wikipedia, in certain areas of research, is as or nearly as accurate as the Encyclopedia Britannica.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10478207/?GT1=7516
While it's still a good idea to validate information obtained from Wikipedia with other sources, the allegations that it's grossly prone to error are, apparently exaggerated...at least as far as the realms of science, technology and pop-culture.
What's more, Wikipedia is trying to improve it's fact-checking technology in the future. Hopefully, improving this promising and useful research tool.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10478207/?GT1=7516
While it's still a good idea to validate information obtained from Wikipedia with other sources, the allegations that it's grossly prone to error are, apparently exaggerated...at least as far as the realms of science, technology and pop-culture.
What's more, Wikipedia is trying to improve it's fact-checking technology in the future. Hopefully, improving this promising and useful research tool.