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Wikipedians often talk about “content gaps.” What do you think a content gap is, and what are some possible ways to identify them?

A content gap is a lack of or no information within a Wikipedia. A way to identify where there are gaps in content is through either through the length of the of articles as well as examining the quality and amount of sources that an article has.

What are some reasons a content gap might arise? What are some ways to remedy them?

A lack of research on a particular topic or event that has recently occurred are reasons why there are content gaps on Wikipedia. Way’s that content gaps could be remedied is through the funding of research from experts within their field.

Does it matter who writes Wikipedia?

Wikipedia is a site that allows and promotes any and every one to contribute to the collective knowledge. It does not matter who writes on Wikipedia, as long as information is not plagiarized, un-biased, and is sourced.

What does it mean to be “unbiased” on Wikipedia? How is that different, or similar, to your own definition of “bias”?

Unbiased on Wikipedia means removing your own opinion and only writing things that are fact based and are from creditable sources. My personal definition of a “bias” is when someone opinion falls on one side topic. During debates and disagreements, they would lean towards their own personal biases. My opinion of what it means to be “bias” is similar to Wikipedia as what they want and require for their writing is for it be written from a neutral stand point.