Academia tends to regard Wikipedia as an unreliable source because it bypasses traditional peer review. Many educators discourage students from citing Wikipedia due to concerns about accuracy and credibility. However, Wikipediaâs collaborative editing model allows for continual fact-checking and content improvement by a diverse group of contributors. This article argues that academic institutions might benefit from adopting some of Wikipedia's principles to address the shifting landscape of information and education. A new course on the history of science will explore these themes by integrating Wikipedia into its curriculum, challenging conventional views on knowledge creation.
Academia traditionally views Wikipedia as unreliable due to its lack of peer-reviewed content, yet its decentralized model could offer valuable insights for knowledge creation.
The philosophy of peer review has dominated higher education, shaping our perception of scholarship, while Wikipedia's flexible approach challenges these entrenched ideas.
Resistance to incorporating Wikipedia stems from academic training that equates legitimacy with peer-review processes, often disregarding the collaborative checking inherent in Wikipedia.
By embracing Wikipedia's malleable model, academic institutions could better navigate contemporary informational challenges, evolving beyond rigid paradigms established in traditional scholarship.
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