When looking for the meaning of terms, writers often consult sites such as Wikipedia or online dictionaries as a source of definitions. For this discussion, use Wikipedia to find the definition of a...

When looking for the meaning of terms, writers often consult sites such as Wikipedia or online dictionaries as a source of definitions. For this discussion, use Wikipedia to find the definition of a term from your field. Share your findings with the class in a well-composed post, keeping the following questions in mind:

• Which strategies for defining are applied in the Wikipedia definition?


• How accurate does the definition seem to you?


• How does it compare with the definitions provided by at least two other sources that you found (e.g., the Oxford English Dictionary in the CSU-Global Library, an online dictionary, or a textbook)?


• How reliable do you think Wikipedia is as a source of definitions in your field?


• What are the legal, ethical, and social implications of such non-edited “factual” websites?