Meet the Class of 1912!
Wikipedia is the go-to information site for millions of people around the world. But should you use it for college-level research? Good question!
This session provides a way for your group to explore Wikipedia and learn more about how the articles are written. Then using the C.R.A.P. (currency, relevance, authority, and purpose) Test, you'll have a chance to evaluate and compare Wikipedia to more traditional scholarly sources by focusing in on various topics.
Module Resources
Materials:
- The Evolution of a Wikipedia Article: Heavy Metal Umlaut: The Movie
Topics:
- Coffee & Health
Wikipedia article on Health Effects of Coffee
Coffee Science Source News to Use articles
- Hip Hop Music
Wikipedia article on Hip Hop Music
Grove Music Encyclopedia article on Hip-Hop
- Mononucleosis
Wikipedia article on Mononucleosis
Medline Plus article on Mononucleosis
- Ryman Auditorium
Wikipedia article on the Ryman Auditorium
Tennessee Encyclopedia of History & Culture on the Ryman Auditorium
Vanderbilt Libraries |
 Jean & Alexander Heard Libraries |
VUceptor Module Guide
**You will need at least one computer with projection screen and Internet connection for this activity.
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