Wikipedia as a cited source

Not only a great example of what can be done with a wiki, the Wikipedia is increasingly being used as a cited source according to a paper presented at the International Symposium on Online Journalism.

It’s a fascinating equation - is an encyclopedia entry on three-toes sloths compiled by the world’s leading authority on three-toed sloths (and an amateur encyclopedia contributor) of more value than an entry provided by a professional encylopediast? Does the perceived authority of the source add or detract from the value of the information?

(Via Steve Rubel at Micro Persuasion)

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