The Wikipedia : Experts, Expertise and Ethical Challenges

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The Wikipedia : Experts, Expertise and Ethical Challenges
Authors
Sharman Lichtenstein
Publication date
2008
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The Wikipedia : Experts, Expertise and Ethical Challenges - scientific work related to Wikipedia quality published in 2008, written by Sharman Lichtenstein.

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Participatory models are replacing the traditional models of experts and expertise that are based on individuals, their credentials and domain experience. The Wikipedia is a well-known and popular online encyclopedia, built, edited and administrated by lay citizens rather than traditional experts. It utilises a Web-based participatory model of experts and expertise to enable knowledge contributions and provide administration. While much has been written about the Wikipedia and its merits and pitfalls, there are important ethical challenges stemming from the underlying Wikipedia model. Ethical concerns are likely to be important to Wikipedia users, however as yet, such concerns have not been systematically explored. By reviewing and synthesising existing literature, this paper identifies six key ethical challenges for existing and potential Wikipedia users, stemming from the underlying Web-based participatory model of experts and expertise. Important implications arising from the findings are also discussed.

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Lichtenstein, Sharman. (2008). "[[The Wikipedia : Experts, Expertise and Ethical Challenges]]". Deakin University.

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Lichtenstein, Sharman. (2008). &quot;<a href="https://wikipediaquality.com/wiki/The_Wikipedia_:_Experts,_Expertise_and_Ethical_Challenges">The Wikipedia : Experts, Expertise and Ethical Challenges</a>&quot;. Deakin University.