Readability of the Top 50 Prescribed Drugs in Wikipedia

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Readability of the Top 50 Prescribed Drugs in Wikipedia
Authors
Devin Pelcher
Publication date
2009
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Readability of the Top 50 Prescribed Drugs in Wikipedia - scientific work related to Wikipedia quality published in 2009, written by Devin Pelcher.

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Background: Wikipedia is one of the most frequently used resources by online health information seekers based on search rankings and page views. One benefit often ascribed to Wikipedia is its consumer-friendly content. However, the readability of Wikipedia’s drug information content has never been systematically evaluated. While the average reading level of most Americans is between 6th to 9th grade, the average American seeking health information on-line typically has a college education, and by extension a likely higher average reading level.

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Pelcher, Devin. (2009). "[[Readability of the Top 50 Prescribed Drugs in Wikipedia]]". JMIR Publications Inc., Toronto, Canada.

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{{cite journal |last1=Pelcher |first1=Devin |title=Readability of the Top 50 Prescribed Drugs in Wikipedia |date=2009 |url=https://wikipediaquality.com/wiki/Readability_of_the_Top_50_Prescribed_Drugs_in_Wikipedia |journal=JMIR Publications Inc., Toronto, Canada}}

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Pelcher, Devin. (2009). &quot;<a href="https://wikipediaquality.com/wiki/Readability_of_the_Top_50_Prescribed_Drugs_in_Wikipedia">Readability of the Top 50 Prescribed Drugs in Wikipedia</a>&quot;. JMIR Publications Inc., Toronto, Canada.