Is it okay to use wikipedia for essays?

Alex

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A teacher told me you shouldn't really. But i find it reliable, straight forward, and thorough. So why not?
 
The teacher might have checked Wikipedia and so realize you have merely copied your essay rather than creating it yourself
 
The teacher might have checked Wikipedia and so realize you have merely copied your essay rather than creating it yourself
 
i agree with you. when it comes to serious matters, such as politics or religion, etc... anything i read on wikipedia is on other sites as well.

i'll admit, i have come across some falsely edited articles, but they're usually about celebrities and such.

i used it for my essays, and got decent grades too. =)
 
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