Next Friday I'm giving a talk to the Library Information Technology Association (LITA) entitled, "How Wikipedia Really Works, and What This Means for the Nature of 'Truth.'"
I've got my talk mostly worked out, but would love to add more on current research--particularly in the area of interface innovations to show how trustworthy an article is. What should I talk about? Got anything you think librarians will get excited about?
My main argument is that knowledge is socially constructed, and to assess an article you need to know how many people have edited it and how many are watching it. The best Wikipedia articles are arguably more rigorously reviewed than a top journal article, but of course there's huge variability from there.
All leads (including shameless self promotion) appreciated! Thanks!
-- Amy