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| Pros | Cons |
| Worlds largest encyclopedia with millions of entries on obscure topics | Articles are not edited or peer-reviewed |
| Great place to start & identify keywords |
Many instructors will not allow Wikipedia citations because they are not not edited or reviewed |
| Updated regularly, sometimes by the second | Articles get vandalized for ideological reasons or just for fun |
| Can include excellent references & external links | Can be skewed or biased -- based on authors interests, beliefs, opinions |
| Anyone can edit Wikipedia -- the people's encyclopedia! | Anyone can edit Wikipedia -- no one checks their credentials or agendas |