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Using Wikipedia Well

Ready. Set. Wikipedia! In this video, students explore how Wikipedia protects its articles from vandalism and explore strategies for using it well.

This video is part of the Civic Digital Literacy Project from iCivics and the Digital Inquiry Group. Civic Digital Literacy equips students with evidence-based strategies to discern online information, find trustworthy sources, and be better informed citizens within the rapidly changing online environment.

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9-12
<10 min.
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Learning Objectives

  • Explain how Wikipedia protects its articles from vandalism and misinformation
  • Evaluate the references of a Wikipedia article
  • Engage in direct discussion
  • Analyze the topic of the video and connect it to current events

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Ready. Set. Wikipedia! In this video, students explore how Wikipedia protects its articles from vandalism and explore strategies for using it well.

This video is part of the Civic Digital Literacy Project from iCivics and the Digital Inquiry Group. Civic Digital Literacy equips students with evidence-based strategies to discern online information, find trustworthy sources, and be better informed citizens within the rapidly changing online environment.

Explore the full collection of Civic Digital Literacy resources.

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