Why is Wikipedia generally not considered a credible source for journalists?
A)It makes research too easy by acting as a one-stop research tool that does not challenge writers to be creative or "think outside the box."
B)It is a user-edited platform that anyone can access and amend without the veracity of their entry being fact-checked before publication.
C)Almost everyone has access to Wikipedia on demand, so there is no point in consuming news media if their only source is something to which people have ready access.
D)It is run by subversives who wish to eliminate every other informative source available.

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Wikipedia is not considered a credible journalistic source because it is a user-edited platform that anyone can access and amend without the veracity of their entry being fact-checked before publication. Much of the information on Wikipedia is not sourced, making it difficult to deem reliable. Without an educated review process prior to publication, even well intentioned entries may contain errors that could have sizable consequences if reported to the general public.

Why Is Wikipedia Generally Not Considered a Credible Source for Journalists