1. Christy Gavin 2009

2. Wikipedia Jimmy Wales January 15, 2001

3. Wiki/pedia wiki Hawaiian, meaning... “very quick”

4. “ wiki” collaborative software that allows anyone to edit, delete, or modify contents of a web site.

5. reference work containing entries on a wide variety of topics Encyclopedia

6. false claims hidden agendas opinion as fact vandalism Wikipedia is vulnerable to...

7. Wikipedia Ideals neutral point of view no original research include references Encourages these content policies:

8. Can It Be Trusted?

9. What is a Trusted Source? verification of statements Evaluate trustworthiness according to:

10. What is a Trusted Source? Prove the truth of a claim by presenting evidence Present evidence in the form of credible references Verification:

11. Weasel Words Words or phrases that are vague and not supported by evidence.

12. Weasel Words “Some argue that..." “History has shown that... “ “Evidence shows that...”

13. Race Some argue that although "race" is a valid concept in other species, it cannot be applied to humans. Many scientists have argued that race definitions are imprecise, arbitrary, and derived from custom.

14. Weasel Words How many is "some"? Who are these people? Did they really say that? Where? When? Why? What kind of bias might they have?

15. What is a Reliable Source? Scholarly (peer-reviewed) Most reliable source type:

16. Unreliable Sources Personal websites Vanity press Blogs Original research that has not been peer-reviewed

17. Use Wikipedia as “deep background” source Do not cite Wikipedia to support claims, facts, or figures Verify all information in Wikipedia