Can I use Wikipedia for my research?
Answer
Wikipedia is a great source to use if you are trying to choose a topic or are just beginning your research and are completely unfamiliar with your topic.
However, most professors do not consider Wikipedia to be a credible, reliable resource, so it should not be used for or cited in your research.
If you need to get background information on a topic, try some of the library's reference databases like Gale eBooks .