Wikipedia, eh? Must be accurate then! The age interview (17 Feb 2007)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker sarcastically questions the accuracy of Wikipedia.
- In plain terms
- Wikipedia might not be accurate despite its reputation.
- What can you take from it?
- Verify information even from popular sources.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you verify online information?
Another view
It generalizes the reliability of a large collaborative project.
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