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The information is often not cited or verified (APEX)
Closly
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∙ 11y agoMost people say it is because anybody can change the websites information but I do believe it is false. Some of the information can be changed, that is true, but most of the school-related topics are locked, meaning they cannot be changed and they were edited by a master of the topic.
To basically answer your question, people say it can be edited by anyone.
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What are some unreliable source?
Wikipedia can sometimes mislead readers because anybody can put information on that website.
How do you ensure that your sources online are reliable and is Wikipedia a valid academic source of information for research papers in this class?
The sad truth is that you don't. Wikipedia averages 4 mistakes per page, therefore is an unreliable source of information. But that doesn't mean that most of the info is wrong. Just be aware of using Wikipedia on reports etc. You can always trust a textbook.
Why is wikipedia a unrealiable source?
People say that Wikipedia is an unreliable source because anyone can change what it says, however, if moderators catch someone making a stupid edit, they will return the text to it's original so Wikipedia is a reliable source.
Is the wind a predictable energy source?
No, it is a very unreliable and inefficient energy source.
Why are encyclopedias a poor source of primary information?
They are unreliable.
Is Wikipedia unreliable?
No. Wikipedia is not unreliable. It is a service that provides free information across 500 million people a month. People CAN get in and edit information. Most of the time the information is accurate and when it is inaccurate, others change it pretty quickly.
Is a blog a reliable source?
No. Blogs contain opinions and ranting. They are unreliable.
How do you tell the difference between a reliable source and an unreliable source?
Only experience can tell you that. A source whose information checks out when compared to reality (e.g. other sources) is usually reliable, while a source whose data turns out not to match reality would be considered unreliable.
Did Christian Bale die?
He is not dead. Wherever you heard that is an unreliable source of information
What action might you take to convince others that this is an unreliable source about ancient Greece?
The first thing you would do is state what 'this' source is.
What services are offered by Wikki?
Wiki, also known as wikipedia, is an online encyclopaedia. Anyone can contribute and edit a page, which has lead to many citing it as an unreliable source, but recently there have been stricter controls put in place so that the majority of the content is cited and referenced.
Where is Canada's flag?
source wikipedia
