Resolved:
Wikipedia articles are produced by a structured debate that allows us to transcend the prejudices and self-interest of individuals.
| Roberto J. | pro |
| Laura | con |
| Chad P. | pro |
| John | con |
| Lauren M. | pro |
| Jeffrey D. | con |
| Garlyn M. | pro |
| Keenan R. | con |
| Megan | pro |
| Jason | con |
Normally, I will post these assignments on Monday or early Tuesday of each week. However, since this is our first time around, I will give you some extra time to prepare.
Also, since this is our first time around, here are some ideas to prime the pump. You are NOT required to use any of these ideas in your position paper. However, your position paper SHOULD show evidence that you have read and understood the materials linked within the Blackboard class site.
Pro
- Wikipedia articles achieve a level of accuracy comparable to other information sources. 1
- Wikipedia’s popularity demonstrates its usefulness and validity. 1 2
- The Wikipedia editing process protects its integrity when necessary, as the recent scientology incident demonstrates. 1
Con
- Subjects of Wikipedia articles frequently question the accuracy and validity of those articles. 1
- Wikipedia content is determined by political force (convention) rather than scientific accuracy (truth). 1
- The Wikipedia editing process is no longer open to all, as the recent scientology incident demonstrates. 1
