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