User:SamCorner94/sandbox

Articles Chosen:

 * Gray Wolf
 * Greek Mythology
 * Lilium
 * Virgo (constellation)
 * World Wide Fund for Nature

References of Articles 1

 * Gray Wolf:
 * Wikipedia contributors. "Gray wolf." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 27 Sep. 2013. Web. 29 Sep. 2013.


 * Greek Mythology:
 * Wikipedia contributors. "Greek mythology." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 27 Sep. 2013. Web. 29 Sep. 2013.


 * Lilium:
 * Wikipedia contributors. "Lilium." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 29 Sep. 2013. Web. 29 Sep. 2013.


 * World Wide Fund for Nature:
 * Wikipedia contributors. "World Wide Fund for Nature." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 21 Sep. 2013. Web. 29 Sep. 2013.


 * Virgo (constellation)
 * Wikipedia contributors. "Virgo (constellation)." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 30 Jul. 2013. Web. 29 Sep. 2013.

Articles Chosen:

 * Gray Wolf, Gray Wolf
 * Greek Mythology -, Greek Mythology
 * Lily -, Lily
 * Virgo -, Virgo
 * WWF -, WWF

References of Articles 2

 * Gray Wolf:
 * "gray wolf." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online Academic Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2013. Web. 29 Sep. 2013. .


 * Greek Mythology:
 * "Greek mythology." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online Academic Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2013. Web. 29 Sep. 2013. .


 * Lily (Lilium):
 * "lily." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online Academic Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2013. Web. 29 Sep. 2013. .


 * WWF:
 * "WWF." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online Academic Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2013. Web. 29 Sep. 2013. .


 * Virgo:
 * "Virgo." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online Academic Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2013. Web. 29 Sep. 2013. .

Why the articles were chosen:
Picking what type of articles I wanted to look at took little time to decide, most articles I've picked were chosen by pure fascination and some of my favorite things. I've picked the first article Gray Wolf because wolves are by far my favorite animal; so by picking this article I can read and learn about my favorite creature, the second article Greek Mythology was chosen because I love learning about Greek Mythology, the third article lilium was picked because lilies are my favorite type of flower, the fourth article Virgo (constellation) was chosen because I've always been awed by the stars in the sky, Virgo is also my birth sign; so its a two for one, and the fifth and final article World Wide Fund for Nature was picked because I'm a big nature lover, so getting to read about an organization that helps fight for the side of nature.

Differences?
I've noticed some difference between Wikipedia the free encyclopedia, and the Encyclopedia of Britannica. The part that I noticed would be that Britannica - (, Encyclopedia of Britannica) has a more complicated article submit or edit, whereas Wikipedia - (, Wikipedia the free Encyclopedia) has a more visual edit options, and is slightly easier to use. Both Encyclopedias allow people who have signed up. to have the ability to go in and change any article; they could make mistakes, or just get the facts wrong. People can also do good by correcting and helping with articles is a good thing that both Wikipedia and Britannica offer to users. I have also noticed that if Wikipedia has a lot of information on a topic, Britannica might not have the same amount of information, or might not even have a page created for that specific topic and vice versa. All in all, finding the information on the articles I've chosen; by using Wikipedia, and Britannica have worked smoothly.

Thoughts:
I would recommend either Britannica or Wikipedia for anyone looking for a good source of information; online encyclopedias work. People just have to look for a trusted one, like Wikipedia, and Britannica; you just have to make sure that the article you are reading has not been tempered with, that it is all correct, and doesn't raise any red flags.

SamCorner94 (talk) 22:00, 30 September 2013 (UTC)

Summarizing, Comparing, and Assessment
Lilium Summary from Wikipedia:
 * Lilium is the true name of the family that lilies belong too. Lilies are flowering plants that grow from bulbs that prefer to grow in moderately acidic or lime free soil, that are native to the northern hemisphere that has adapted to woodland habitats, and grasslands, some types of lilies can grow in marshlands as well; Lilies bloom late spring or early summer, and usually last for the remainder of summer weather. Lilies rage in colors from: reds, whites, yellows, pinks, purples, with markings: like spots or brush strokes of lines. The lilies bulbs are also used in Chinese and Asian culture for food and medicine, lilies bulbs are sold in dry forms and are used to help thicken soups, helps reduce body temperature which is good in summer months, and also used to extract starches.

Lilium Summary from Britannica:
 * Lilies belong to the Lilium family that contains 80 - 100 different species of lily, most are native to the northern region. Lilies are one of the oldest cultivated plants, that require loamy soil and good drainage to grow, most lilies will bloom in late spring or early summer, and will last till about July or August. Lilies have leafy stems, scaly bulbs, narrow leaves, and have either solitary or clustered flowers; the flowers have six segments that make a trumpet shape with an elongated tube that attaches to the main stem. In Asian and Chinese culture, lilies are used for food and medical purposes, the bulbs are used for medical ointment, also used to help absorb starches. Lilies are the symbol of purity, and are used for ornamental purposes.

Comparing Encyclopedias & Assessment of Articles:
 * Comparing the two encyclopedias(Wikipedia and Britannica)seems to be slightly difficult, since the Wikipedia article was twice as long as the Britannica article. both had the same information, some had more, like the Britannica article had a lot more descriptions on what the lilies looks like, whereas the Wikipedia article had a list of all different types of lilies with their proper names.
 * Both Encyclopedias have good quality information; both encyclopedias had the same amount of information the same; but they also had different facts like: Wikipedia's article has a toxicity heading, which leads into stating that any part of lilies are toxic to cats, which can cause death if ingested with no medical attention. The Britannica article had facts about the number of different species of lily in the world,which is 80-100 different types. Both articles had information about when lilies bloom, where they life to bloom, and how to grow them. Both articles would be a good choice to choose to learn about lilies, in future times.

Additional Resources:
 * Genus Lilium - Fine Gardening, . N.p.. Web. 11 Nov 2013. .
 * Lilies of the hearth : the historical relationship between women & plants - Bennett, Jennifer. Lilies Of The Hearth : The Historical Relationship Between Women & Plants / Jennifer Bennett. n.p.: Camden East, Ont. : Camden House, 1991., 1991. Algonquin College Library Catalogue. Web. 11 Nov. 2013.
 * Lily - Cheng, Zhi-hui, and Peng Xu. "Lily ( Lilium Spp.) Root Exudates Exhibit Different Allelopathies On Four Vegetable Crops." Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica: Section B, Soil & Plant Science 63.2 (2013): 169-175. Academic Search Complete. Web. 11 Nov. 2013.
 * Lilies that are not lilies: water lilies - Brown, Marilyn. "Lilies that are not lilies: water lilies." Prairie Garden 2005: 66. Academic OneFile. Web. 11 Nov. 2013.
 * Consider the lilies.(lilies for Easter decoration) - Clark, Edie. "Consider the lilies.(lilies for Easter decoration)." Yankee 1999: 168. Academic OneFile. Web. 11 Nov. 2013.
 * Lilies: belles of the border - Lovejoy, Ann. "Lilies: belles of the border.(includes related article on species lilies and list of sources)." Horticulture, The Magazine of American Gardening 1996: 50. Academic OneFile. Web. 11 Nov. 2013.
 * Lilies in Alaska - Force, Hal D. "Lilies in Alaska. (one man's successful effort to introduce Asiatic lilies into his garden in Wasilla, Alaska)." Organic Gardening 1993: 70. Academic OneFile. Web. 11 Nov. 2013.
 * The Gardener's Guide to Growing Lilies - Cohen, George. "The Gardener's Guide to Growing Lilies." Booklist 1995: 1850. Academic OneFile. Web. 11 Nov. 2013.
 * Grow calla lilies. - "Grow Calla Lilies." Woman's Day 67.10 (2004): 16. Academic Search Complete. Web. 11 Nov. 2013.

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