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Discussion: What's a content gap?

 Now that you're thinking about what makes a "good" Wikipedia article, consider some additional questions.  Answer in your reflection for today.

• Wikipedians often talk about "content gaps." What do you think a content gap is, and what are some possible ways to identify them?
  • I believe content gaps are basically what they sound like, a gap in content. I think an easy way to identify them is if there is not much information on the article itself.
• What are some reasons a content gap might arise? What are some ways to remedy them?
  • A content gap may arise from a lack of information on the topic. A way to remedy this is by researching the topic and adding more information to its article.
• Does it matter who writes Wikipedia?
  • I don't believe it matters who writes on Wikipedia as long as their contributions are unbiased, factual and can be supported by academic sources.
• What does it mean to be "unbiased" on Wikipedia? How is that different, or similar, to your own definition of "bias"?
  • Being unbiased is removing your opinion from the topic and only presenting informative and factual information. It is similar to my definition of biased because to me being biased means steering the topic in your favor by offering your own opinion on the matter or facts that support your own personal agenda or goal.
• Use one of the chapters from our class readings as a guide. What does the chapter include concerning the commune? What are the subtopics that you think should be included?
  • I chose the chapter on the Oneida Perfectionists as a guide. The commune described in the chapter includes the belief in the Christian Commune which said that because early Christians gave up their possessions to the community, the Oneida followed their example. Another major subtopic regarding this commune in the chapter is that of the Complex Marriage. This belief stated that nobody was allowed to have one monogamous partner because the bible stated that there would be no such thing as marriage in heaven.