So after 244 years in the ‘knowledge’ business, the Encyclopedia Britannica has decided to shut down its printing division and focus on its online presence. But that may be more difficult that first thought, according to Open-site.org/wikipedia…
Facing the realities and the stiff competition from Wikipedia, the Encyclopedia Britannica will now focus primarily on their online services. But even then, it might be too late. Wikipedia has grown to be the number one source for students. In fact, many students will stop research and change topics if it’s not on Wikipedia. Wikipedia provides a wealth of information with over 26 billion pages of content. Though the quality of Wikipedia has been questioned, the editors of Wikipedia, known as Wikipedians, are vigilant with ensuring the data in Wikipedia is current and accurate. Studies have even shown that Wikipedia is almost as accurate as the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Check out this infographic which demonstrates how Wikipedia has revolutionized (but necessarily improved the reliability of information) and grown to be a trusted source of knowledge.
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