To further emphasize the point that Wikipedia is nothing but a leap off the diving board into the pool of research, this article says,

The online bastion of information and sometimes misinformation, Wikipedia, is no longer allowed as a source for students at Vermont’s Middlebury College.

Yes, Wiki is a good place to start. After all, there are a bunch of references listed on the bottom of any listing. But because of its community nature, institutions of higher education are starting to refuse it as a viable source. I guess they’re afraid of Colbert-like attacks on Wiki.

Posted on February 14th, 2007 by Joy
Filed under: Research