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19 Mar
When Wikipedia Should Not Be Used: Red Flags for Reporters
Leona Whitcombe

When Wikipedia Should Not Be Used: Red Flags for Reporters

Wikipedia is a useful tool for journalists - but never a source. Learn the red flags that mean you should walk away from Wikipedia and how to find real, reliable information instead.

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