Wikipedia, is one of the best examples of a well researched site despite what critics may say. This is created by many factors which may influence how well this encyclopedia is written. These factors that influence the way that Wikipedia is written include the community, policies, and the technology. Without these factors Internet encyclopedias such as Wikipedia would not be successful.
Wikipedia’s policies are what provide the guide to creating a successful encyclopedia. They create a way to show what is needed in a user created encyclopedia to be successful. The policy about verifiability says that all information that is not common knowledge must be attributed to a reliable source. This means that even controversial material on Wikipedia must be supported by another source. Another policy reffered to as Neutral Point of View (NPOV) says that each topic must be explored from all points of views to create an accurate article on a topic. This allows Wikipedia to be a reliable source when learning about a topic
The community that creates Wikipedia is an essential component as it applys the policies on Wikipedia to create an accurate encyclopedia. It is also the people who work to keep Wikipedia an inviting place to find information. This environment is created by many advances in technology; most notably Wiki technology.
There are many sources of information on the Internet. Some have guidelines which help decide which information to add to an article. Often times the best place to find information, is the place that brings information from other places together.
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