User:Allieo2012

The Topic The Pony Express is a themed attraction at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA. one of the most recently constructed rides at Knott’s Berry Farm, a popular attraction in Buena Park, California. Since it is relatively new, there is not much information about it published on Wikipedia. However, there is plenty of information about the ride on the internet that is not included in the article, but would be valuable if added to it. Interest This topic is of interest to me for multiple reasons: 1)	I have been to Knott’s Berry Farm many times, and I really enjoyed this ride. It is important to me that if people are looking for information on it, it is easy to find and can be used to make the decision to visit it. 2)	When I graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering, I would like to work for a company that designs and builds roller coasters and other rides for amusement parks. By doing extensive research on roller coasters, I will gain valuable knowledge on the design and construction of them that could be very helpful in my future career. Purpose of Article The current article is very brief and does not include enough information on the ride. It would be beneficial to a reader if they had better access to more information so they could decide whether or not they were able to or want to ride it. How to Improve the Current Article There are many sources of information on the ride available. Here are just a few that include valuable information to add to the article: 1)	Author Unknown. “Cycle Coasters Take Off.” Park World Online. Published 28 January 2009. Accessed 16 October 2012. Web. http://www.parkworld-online.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1159/Riding_Astride.html 2)	MacDonald, Brady. “State Investigates Cause of Knott’s Berry Farm Accident.” Los Angeles Times. Published October 8, 2010. Accessed 16 October 2012. Web. http://articles.latimes.com/2010/oct/08/news/la-trb-knotts-pony-express-accident-20111008 3)	Author Unknown. “Pony Express: Knott’s Berry Farm.” Ultimaterollercoaster.com. Publishing date unknown. Accessed 16 October 2012. Web. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/coasters/yellowpages/coasters/pony-express_knotts.shtml 4)	Author Unknown. “Knott’s Berry Farm Pony Express Ride Accident Injures 10.” Accident and Injury News. Published 11 October 2010. Accessed 16 October 2012. Web. http://www.californiainjuryblog.com/2010/10/knotts-berry-farm-pony-express-ride-accident-injures-10.html

While there is some information on the ride already published on Wikipedia, it is evident that the article could be vastly improved and updated.

-	Allie