Saturday, June 1, 2013

Week Two: Wikipedia Analysis (Step Five)

Step Five:

Below the FAQ section read the section titled Section on natural systems. This is where Wikipedia editors discuss edits and concerns about accuracy and neutrality with articles in Wikipedia.

What did you learn about issues related to global warming?

 

Global warming has effected temperature changes across the globe. For example, glaciers have been melting, which has caused the sea level to rise. It has affected the precipitation of snow in the arctic as well as rain in the tropics. Due to these changes, there is expected frequency and severity of extreme weather occurrences, such as heat waves.

 

How does reading this section influence you perception of Wikipedia as a resource for learning in school? Justify your stance using concrete examples.

 

            This section makes me feel more secure about using Wikipedia as a resource in school. However, students will have to do a lot of follow-up research to prove that the claims in the article is current and accurate. I still don’t believe it should be a citable resource. However, I definitely believe it is a good educational tool.

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