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References (1)
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J. Weckert (2000)
What is so bad about Internet content regulation?Ethics and Information Technology, 2
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2007 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
- ISSN
- 1468-4527
- DOI
- 10.1108/14684520710773050
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Purpose – This paper seeks to look at the question of accuracy of content regarding Wikipedia and other internet encyclopædias. Design/methodology/approach – By looking at other sources, the paper considers whether the information contained within Wikipedia can be relied on to be accurate. Findings – Wikipedia poses as an encyclopædia when by no stretch of the definition can it be termed such; therefore, it should be subject to regulation. Originality/value – The paper highlights the issue that, without regulation, content cannot be relied on to be accurate.
Journal
Online Information Review – Emerald Publishing
Published: Jun 26, 2007
Keywords: Encyclopaedias; Internet; Accuracy; Regulation