Wikis like Wikipedia are not considered credible sources for student assignments because anyone can edit pages without oversight. While students could potentially improve Wikipedia articles through well-crafted assignments, there is also a risk of adding incorrect information. Wikipedia is a popular starting point for research but should not be cited directly in academic papers due to its open editing structure and lack of peer review.

1. 1. If you were an educator would you accept research a student had gotten from a wiki as a
viable source?
Answer: No because even though wiki pedia is one of the web’s most popular reference sites,
it is not a credible resource because anyone is allowed to be a contributor to the website. Wiki
pedia academic has posted an article explaining why it is a bad idea.
2. As a student, would you rely on a wiki for information for assignment?
Answer: Student assignment can help improve wiki pedia, but they can also cause the
encyclopedia more harm than good when not directed properly. Even experienced wiki
pedia editors who are classroom instructors had mixed experiences. A successful assignment
requires careful crafting and its grading system will be in accordance with wiki pedia needs
and wiki pedia norms.
3. can you see wiki’s developing into a more prominent internet tool?
Answer: For me yes, because wiki is increasingly used by people in the academic
community, from first-year students to professor, as the easiest source of information about
anything and everything. However citation of Wikipedia in research papers may not be
considered acceptable. Because Wikipedia is not a creditable source.