A tale of information ethics and encyclopædias; or, is Wikipedia just another internet scam?
- 26 June 2007
- journal article
- Published by Emerald Publishing in Online Information Review
- Vol. 31 (3) , 273-276
- https://doi.org/10.1108/14684520710773050
Abstract
Purpose – This paper seeks to look at the question of accuracy of content regarding Wikipedia and other internet encyclopædias. Design/methodology/approach – By looking at other sources, the paper considers whether the information contained within Wikipedia can be relied on to be accurate. Findings – Wikipedia poses as an encyclopædia when by no stretch of the definition can it be termed such; therefore, it should be subject to regulation. Originality/value – The paper highlights the issue that, without regulation, content cannot be relied on to be accurate.Keywords
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