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Wikipedia says about using wikipedia: > Wikipedia can be a great tool for learning and researching information. However, as with all reference works, Wikipedia
by cronix 5y ago
Wikipedia says about using wikipedia:
> Wikipedia can be a great tool for learning and researching information. However, as with all reference works, Wikipedia is not considered to be a reliable source as not everything in Wikipedia is accurate, comprehensive, or unbiased.
So, there's also that to consider.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Researching_with_Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Researching_with_Wik...
- ceejayoz 5y agoThat's why you can (and should!) scroll to the bottom of an article and consult the references, if you're unsure. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Veritas#References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Veritas#References
- anarticle 5y agoI have worked with HEK cells and linked to Wikipedia as it is generalized enough for public consumption. Here's a Nature Communications paper on HEK293 containing a brief history with an impact factor ~13. https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms5767 https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms5767 Above 10 is considered of significant worth. If that's not good enough for you, stick to whatever it is you're good at, and stop citing trash.