New Media and Education: Wiki Edits

College instructors are increasingly incorporating Wikipedia editing projects into their classrooms. Projects include updating existing Wikipedia pages or creating entirely new Wikipedia entries for unrepresented topics.

Wikipedia can be a great starting place when a student is introduced to a new topic or person. However, users must remain cautious and discerning as they navigate Wikipedia content and always use best practices for evaluating information reliability. (Tip: look at the Wikipedia entry's footnotes!)

Below are resources for searching Wikipedia wisely and using it to develop innovative assignments.