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Why do we need to be careful in using the different Wiki websites?
Understand Wikipedia’s biases In using Collier’s Encyclopedia, one should expect a rather Americentric perspective (and probably a lesser degree of scholarship than in Britannica, but a more easily readable style). Unlike some reference works, Wikipedia’s biases are inconsistent.
What are the benefits for having a wiki software?
One of the biggest benefits of wiki software is the ability to create diverse pieces of content. While content creation is a strength of most wikis, it can also be one of the biggest drawbacks as it requires non-technical users to be proficient in the use of wiki markup.
Whats good about a wiki?
So, in a nutshell, wikis: Make it quick and easy to write information on web pages. Facilitate communication and discussion, since it’s easy for those who are reading a wiki page to edit that page themselves. Allow for quick and easy linking between wiki pages, including pages that don’t yet exist on the wiki.
Why should you be careful about using wiki?
Wikipedia is not a reliable source for citations elsewhere on Wikipedia. Because it can be edited by anyone at any time, any information it contains at a particular time could be vandalism, a work in progress, or just plain wrong. Therefore, Wikipedia should not be considered a definitive source in and of itself.
What are the values of Wikis to business?
Businesses use wikis to:
- Create Product Documentation.
- Attract the audience through Content Marketing.
- Internal Team Collaboration.
- Project Documentation and Management.
- Also for Individual knowledge retention.
What happens when you don’t know the answer to a question?
Most of the time it’s no big deal when you don’t have a solid answer right away. But sometimes a question can really stump you, and defaulting to “I don’t know” or “I’ll get back to you,” can risk diminishing your credibility–especially if those are your go-to responses every single time you’re put on the spot at work.
What is an’answer wiki’on Quora?
Answer Wiki is a way for the crowd to force a “summarized” answer, even if it is wrong or controversial. The answer is neither right or wrong, it’s simply the highest voted, and therefore easily gamed. In other words, Answer Wiki is pure political correctness.
What’s the best way to answer a question?
Practice answering the questions in front of someone. Don’t memorize answers verbatim; instead, get the general idea from the answers that you’ve recorded. Allow your answers to flow naturally by practicing with someone beforehand. Try to work on your tone by staying positive and matter-of-fact.
Is it possible to prepare for every possible question?
It’s impossible to prepare for every possible question. Nobody’s perfect, and every once in a while you’re going to be asked a perfectly legitimate question that you unfortunately can’t answer. When this happens, first acknowledge the value of the question. Then be honest and explain that you’re going to need to look into it more.