Wikipedia: Reliable? A Documentary

It's a question that is asked in almost every classroom: Is Wikipedia a reliable source? This short documentary examines the pros and cons of Wikipedia through the opinions of both teachers and students of Edmeston Central School. It also analyzes the idea that Wikipedia is a sign of our times.

Directed by: Allen Wengert

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[algol0504]

good vid but y seem nervous...lick some kitty

[rossyboy1081]

I would say about 96% of the information on Wikipedia is correct.

[DarkZerkerX]

Wikipedia is a fast way of finding quick information. To find the source, use wikipedia and then click that little number next to the text.

[KingTekins]

Well done video

[shickashame]

good doc.

But keep in mind, wikipedia is not a source.

It's a resource, so when someone asks "Is wikipedia a reliable source?" they've already gone wrong.

[coloboii]

great film

[lightcurvefilms]

nice piece of work Allen. Good topic, Good research. You do not need that many cross-dissolves in the editing (some editors say, if you can't solve it, dissolve it :-)), better is to hard cut between shots and/or use cut-aways...which you have to shoot (in this case, library, details of books, keyboards, screens, mouse clicking, encyclopedia...etc..). But again, good start! Keep going ...

[selearemus]

@Iranian127 i tried to edit something 5 times and they changed back/deleted what i wrote

[300wrestlers]

just because people can edit, doesnt make it unreliable, if the facts match with other sources, how is it not a reliable source of information

[Iranian127]

Wikipedia is not reliable, the fact that anyone can edit makes it unreliable.