W7.2 April 19(Fri) - HongGyeongmin (홍경민)

 

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Wikipedia is authored and edited by volunteer contributors from the community, who create and edit online content through policies and guidelines established within the community. Over the years, there have been instances where false or manipulated content has persisted for extended periods due to the contributions of volunteer editors. The editing model often promotes various systematic biases, including selection bias, coverage bias, participation bias, and groupthink bias. Much of the encyclopedia is written by male editors, leading to gender biases in coverage, while concerns have also been raised about biases related to race, spin, corporate interests, and national biases due to the composition of the editing community.

As a result, Wikipedia has established the following criteria for evaluating reliability: accuracy of information provided in articles, appropriateness of images, sensitivity to and removal of false information, and verifiability of statements from reputable sources.


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I found it interesting that Wikipedia's criteria for measuring reliability are meticulous. Because the essential elements that should be present in articles, such as accuracy of information, appropriateness of images, judgment of false information, and citation of third-party sources, were all present. Furthermore, the criteria also consider the stability of articles reflecting the nature of internet news, as well as sensitivity to and systematic biases in editing, which I believe is a desirable direction. With such thorough standards in place, it is expected that editors will sufficiently review their articles before posting them. This behavior can prevent the spread of fake news.


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What do you think is the most important criterion for reliability in Wikipedia?

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  1. ZHANG RUIQINGApril 20, 2024 at 6:44 AM

    The reliability of Wikipedia depends on several key criteria. Examples include neutrality, verifiability and updatability. Wikipedia supports the idea that entries should present facts from a neutral position and avoid subjective biases or tendentious opinions. It also requires that editors should try to be objective and avoid expressing personal opinions or positions in their entries. In addition, Wikipedia requires that all information provided should be traceable to verifiable sources. And most of Wikipedia's information is updated to reflect the latest developments and research findings. Wikipedia and editors need to ensure that the information in entries is kept current and updated as necessary.

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