"Wikipedia makes finding a lot of information quick and easy. If the stakes are low, like when you want to settle a bet with a friend, or you want to get a basic sense of what something means before starting more in-depth research, you may get what you need from Wikipedia. But, when you're doing academic research, you should be extremely cautious about using Wikipedia. As its own disclaimer states, information on Wikipedia is contributed by anyone who wants to post material, and the expertise of the posters is not taken into consideration."
