Answered By: Shelly Jablonski
Last Updated: Jul 10, 2025     Views: 431

Wikipedia - what is it?

  • It is a free, general information encyclopedia available on the internet.
  • Articles are written and edited by the public, not by experts or an editorial staff.
  • Although it is very popular, Wikipedia should not be used as a source supporting an academic research paper.

The main reason Wikipedia is inappropriate for academic work

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