Citing Wikipedia as a reference is not considered a good practice because Wikipedia:
A) leverages a neutral point of view.
B) hosts unopinionated entries.
C) is proprietary in nature.
D) is not original source material, but rather a clearinghouse of information.
E) offers limited content.

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Wikipedia is not considered a good practice for citation mainly because it is a secondary source that compiles information from various original sources, rather than providing original content itself. This makes it a "clearinghouse of information" rather than a primary or original source, which academic and professional standards typically require for citation.

Citing Wikipedia as a Reference Is Not Considered a Good