Reading7： XU RUOCI

 1：Summary

Wikipedia articles should be based on reliable, published sources, ensuring coverage of all majority and significant minority views that appear in those sources, and be known for fact-checking and accuracy. Source reliability falls within a range: no source is "always reliable" or "always unreliable" for everything. A source is a source of the material. For example, a source could be a book or a web page. There are three sources in the Wikipedia encyclopedia: the work itself, the creator, and the work's publisher. Any one of the three can affect reliability.

 

2：Interesting point

Wikipedia articles need to present a neutral point of view. However, reliable sources do not need to be neutral impartial or objective. Sometimes, non-neutral sources are the best sources of information to support a different viewpoint on a subject. Common biased sources include political, financial, religious, philosophical or other beliefs. Although sources may be biased, they may be reliable in certain circumstances.

 

3：Discussion

When you encounter unreliable sources when using Wikipedia, it can sometimes be difficult to tell the difference. How should I avoid unreliable sources?

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  1. 채효화April 23, 2023 at 7:38 AM

    Unreliable sources may include personal blogs, social media posts, unverified news sites, etc. Editors should use credible, reliable sources such as academic papers, authoritative publications, news organizations, etc. If reliable sources for an entry are lacking, then editors should flag the entry and seek other sources.
    So when editing Wikipedia articles, it is crucial to avoid misleading and inappropriate content. This requires editors to follow some simple rules, such as using reliable sources, avoiding subjective language and opinions, focusing on appropriateness, and paying attention to copyright issues. By following these rules, editors can ensure the accuracy and reliability of Wikipedia so that it can better serve readers and the community.

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