An editorial is an article that is written by a head editor, that expresses that person's opinion on a specific topic. Most editorials are found under the "Opinion" heading in a newspaper, magazine, or other source. Throughout my years at school, my teachers have told me that Wikipedia was not a valid source. I have also been told that point would be taken off for using Wikipedia, and that any research from Wikipedia would not be accepted.
Most of my teachers have not let me use Wikipedia. I have asked why multiple times, and the answer I usually get is "It is not a valid source." I think teachers do not let their students use Wikipedia because everyone has access to edit the information, therefore people focus on the downsides of Wikipedia, rather than the benefits the program can offer. After reading the editorial about Wikipedia, I have learned that Wikipedia may not be such a bad thing, and that it should be used in many schools around the globe.
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