W9.1

 1) Overview:

The reliability of Wikipedia articles hinges on their foundation in reputable, published second-hand sources, supplemented sparingly by third-hand sources. Primary sources, or first-hand sources, directly relate to an event and are typically authored by individuals directly involved in said event. In contrast, secondary sources draw upon first-hand accounts and offer analysis or evaluation. Third-hand sources encompass encyclopedias and summary publications, often consolidating information from multiple secondary sources. On Wikipedia, content lacking proper citation is subject to scrutiny and potential removal. Despite occasional inaccuracies, vandalism, and other issues, Wikipedia remains a valuable resource.


2) Intriguing Aspect:

One intriguing facet of Wikipedia is its reputation as "the place to fight over Wikipedia," which paradoxically contributes to its appeal. Picture yourself delving into a Wikipedia rabbit hole late at night, stumbling upon an article about chocolate. Suddenly, you're captivated by the myriad twists and turns in the history of chocolate, all originating from an edit war on Wikipedia.


3) Inquiry:

Upon perusing the list of hoaxes on Wikipedia, I was struck by the persistence of prank articles dating back over a decade. While successful pranks may experience diminished traffic over time, isn't there a more effective strategy to curb this behavior?


Comments

  1. CHENG SHIYIApril 28, 2024 at 9:55 AM

    For all the awareness of Wikipedia's reliability and appeal, we are also concerned about the editorial controversies and hoaxes on Wikipedia. I believe that the reliability of Wikipedia, based on reliable, openly available second-hand information, depends on accurate citations. Editors should monitor the addition of information and provide citations to ensure accuracy. There are also increased educational and technological measures, such as training editors and using machine learning algorithms to detect malicious edits, that can reduce inaccurate information and hoaxes.

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