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COM 101 resources: Using Wikipedia

Resources for COM 101 presentations

How to use Wikipedia: Basics

Please watch the video!

If you're short on time, here's the gist:

  • DO use it to inform yourself.
  • DO use it to find names, facts, and background about your topic that will help you find more information.
  • DO use the exertenal links and references.
  • Do NOT use Wikipedia as a source for your paper or presentation. Anything you put into your paper or presentation should be backed up by another source and documented in your works cited list.

Yes, you can use Wikipedia!

This video from Georgia State University discusses research using Google, Wikipedia, Google Scholar, and academic databases.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAu18o375jk