I had to learn how to use Wiki Markup, which consists of the use of quotation marks and other computer language (very basic) to render the Wikipedia page alike others. Using this language is how Wikipedia gets to look how it does; the blue words that link to relevant subjects that are mentioned throughout the article. It is also how formatting of the articles is achieved, such as bolding and italicized fonts, creating titles and providing references throughout the contribution.
I chose to update a human reproduction stub, specifically on the male ejaculatory tract. I took a Human Sexuality course in my previous year of school at the University of Alberta, and thought it would be fun to dig up my old notes and textbook. I checked out Lida's blog for her Wikipedia article on the Honeymoon period. I had never heard of this condition before and found that her titles, information and referencing were very well done.
What I found I got the most out of this assignment was a behind-the-scene view of the Wikipedia database. I see how easy it is for just anyone to go in and post information on the site. There are security measures put in place to extinguish false or sabotage information, however, I feel as though some minor inaccuracies in information may not be caught and may result in providing misleading information to the public. I personally do not trust Wikipedia when I am doing school work, but find it useful when I am curious about a general topic and want to be caught up to speed.
Here are my Wikipedia article screen shots:
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