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In my experience with Wikipedia I found it to be very interesting. The tutorial proved to be very helpful. It gave a very thorough introduction and outline of the entire website. Before completing this assignment I had no idea that Wikipedia was an official Encyclopedia and that people like me can contribute. I have visited the site once before this to do research. I think the reason for this is some of my professors dont allow or think the source is creditable. On the contrary, it is very beneficial for researching and just browsing. The tutorial was very thorough when explaining everything from editing, formating, and links. I think the most positive aspect about Wikipedia is the amount of researched information or data available at your finger tips. The most negative aspect is that actually using it and editing or starting your own article may be somewhat difficult for first time users. I also think there is a great deal of "trash" articles that always have to be deleted which can be overwhelming for Wikipedia all the time.Which bring me to my next topic, editing. In my opinion, editing was explained very well. But I believe that coming into an article for the first time would be very difficult to edit. I understand Wikipedia doesnt have firm rules but at the same time when it comes to editing they are somewhat strict. Also, citing and actually adding or editing can be very hard to find. In which, when you do find or write something it must be cited properly. I think it can be done and is easy to understand but actually editing make take more time than one may think. On the other hand, Wikipedia has five pillars that define them. I agree with these pillars and everything they stand for. I actually learned a little bit more about Wikipedia by reading them. I knew it was an encyclopedia and it was free, as well as the neutral point of view (from the tutorial), but I didnt know it had a code of conduct or considered the website not having firm rules. The pillars give you a better understanding of the website and makes you somewhat comfortable and relaxed to actually use it. Below are some of the links requested I decided to show how board the site was and give a variety of information.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay-Z http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_jordan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pole_vaulting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix%2C_Arizona