I'd love to learn more about this:
Even Wikipedia officials agree that adopting limits on the evolving participatory online encyclopedia has merit.
"That's a sensible policy," Sandra Ordonez, a spokeswoman, said in an e-mail interview. "Wikipedia is the ideal place to start your research and get a global picture of a topic; however, it is not an authoritative source.
"In fact, we recommend that students check the facts they find in Wikipedia against other sources. Additionally, it is generally good research practice to cite an original source when writing a paper or completing an exam. It's usually not advisable, particularly at the university level, to cite an encyclopedia."
Wikipedia has taken strides to address concerns over accuracy but Ordonez acknowledged that, given the collaborative nature of Wikipedia writing and editing, "there is no guarantee an article is 100 percent correct. Most articles are continually being edited and improved upon, and most contributors are real lovers of knowledge who have a real desire to improve the quality of a particular article." ZDNet Education
Was she fairly reported? Did she say more? Is this how Wikipedia sees itself now? (I wouldn't for a moment disagree with, 'It's usually not advisable, particularly at the university level, to cite an encyclopedia'.)
