Is Wikipedia a good source? When to use the online encyclopedia – and when to avoid it

Author(s)

• Bridget Retzloff, University of DaytonFollow

Document Type

Blog

Publication Date

3-20-2023

Abstract

Here are some of the pros and cons to college students using Wikipedia in their research and assignments, from two research and instruction librarians at the University of Dayton.

eCommons Citation

Retzloff, Bridget, "Is Wikipedia a good source? When to use the online encyclopedia – and when to avoid it" (2023). University of Dayton Magazine Blog. 1353.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/dayton_mag_blog/1353