Writing an Argument
Team A had to debate whether Wikipedia is a credible or non-credible source of information. Obtaining information is one of the essential processes of defining, describing, and validating facts on a topic, according to its purpose and content. Therefore, when writing an argument both sides should do his or her research. If he or she is arguing for or against Wikipedia he or she should have reliable research information to prove it is reliable.
Wikipedia is one of the most used websites on the Internet, which caters to people in most countries in the world. This World Internet Encyclopedia created for the purpose of sharing information with the people who needed extra information on research. Wikipedia has almost all information like the encyclopedia with more updated information because of the constant changes in the news and other events (Lih, 2009). Wikipedia is also available in different languages like French, Chinese, and German to help more the natives understand the information (Broughgton, 2008). In addition to viewing information is currently available on the site, users have access to Wikipedia can to go in and edit false information and provide updates or provide the correct information. The same users also have the capability of entering blatantly incorrect information in any article.
In addition to common people attempting to settle arguments and betting debts, high school, and college students think Wikipedia is a reliable source because of its popularity, article writing, repair services, and information. Students have access to Wikipedia site to access information quickly; most search engines will retrieve information and list Wikipedia as one of the top sources. Some students will use and rely on the information found no Wikipedia even though the information is not entirely trustworthy. In addition to ease of access, Wikipedia provides another advantage for the younger generation; it offers him or her...