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What is a wiki?

A wiki is a website that holds information about almost any topic, usually in the form of an article. Ward Cunningham created the wiki in 1994. The term "wiki" comes from the Hawaiian term "wiki wiki" which means very fast. The wiki that you have probably spent most of your time on is "Wikipedia." A wiki is a quick, free way to get information.



How a Wiki works

A wiki can be edited or updated by anyone who desires it. Anyone can also make a page, with no expense. If you decide to make a page, it usually won't end up being all your writing, since people will probably edit your original words. People can also put citations on a page where they found the information.

Benefits of a Wiki

Wikis are one of the quickest and easiest ways to get information. Wikis are also free to edit, view and make. They're also a great place to advertise on. Another benefit is that wiki's are a great place to get links to further information on the topic.



Drawbacks of a Wiki

A drawback for a wiki is that it might have some outdated information. Another drawback is that some of the information could be false. The worst drawback is that some links on a wiki could lead to viruses and malware.

Consequences of a Wiki

While wikis are a great addition to Web 2.0, being responsible is very important while using wikis. Irresponsible actions can lead horrible events, sometimes even affecting your entire life. Using a wiki as an information source isn't a good idea because since anyone can edit an article, not all their information could be false and it might drop your grade by a lot. Plagiarizing has the worst consequence, being it could ruin your reputation, have you fail a class, and affect what college or high school you go to.

Importance of Responsibility on a Wiki

Wiki's come with a lot responsibility and maturity. You want to be responsible on a wiki because you want to have a good impression on the people who look at your page. People can edit the content on your page. If their information is false or inappropiate, it is still considered your work. You should also be appropriate on wikipedia or else people won't think good of you.