Key takeaways about Wikipedia:
- Wikipedia typically cannot be used as a source for your research project or paper
- Wikipedia can be helpful for gaining background knowledge
- Wikipedia can be used to create lists of phrases, organizations, people, dates, related terms, and more
- Use keywords found in Wikipedia to search for more sources and information
- Look at the References and External Links sections for sources you can use in your research
Video and takeaways by Oregon School Library Information System
* TIP: Evaluate information critically where you see "citation needed". Attempt to cross check with a reliable source.
Example (as of April 2024): "Pennhurst State School and Hospital"
