Tag: student research
Teaching Media Literacy: How to Help Students Evaluate Wikipedia Articles
Stop treating Wikipedia as a black box. Learn practical strategies to teach students how to verify citations, spot bias, and use the platform as a tool for developing critical thinking skills.
University Policies on Citing Wikipedia: What Instructors Actually Say
Confused about whether you can cite Wikipedia in your papers? We break down what instructors actually say, when it's acceptable, and how to format it correctly to keep your grades safe.
Academic Integrity and Wikipedia: How to Use Wikipedia Without Plagiarism
Wikipedia is a powerful tool for understanding topics, but citing it in academic work leads to plagiarism. Learn how to use it as a starting point-not a source-and find credible references to back up your research with confidence.
Building Wikipedia Literacy: Teaching Students to Be Critical Consumers
Teach students to use Wikipedia as a starting point-not a final source. Learn how to check citations, read edit histories, and trace claims back to reliable sources to build real research skills.
