Wikipedia - Founded in 2001, Wikipedia is a collaborative encyclopedia, edited by volunteers. Wikipedia (pronounced /ˌwiːkiˈpiːdiə/ or /ˌwɪkiˈpiːdiə/) offers thousands of articles with links to related pages with more information. One of the largest and most popular reference websites, Wikipedia has attracted 684 million viewers yearly as of 2008. With about 75,000 contributors around the world and 1,500 administrators, Wikipedia offers millions of articles in more than 200 different languages for almost any topic. These articles also provide links for users to related pages, external Web sites and pages, and reference materials for additional information. Anyone with access to the Internet can add and edit articles. The site also provides users a search box to help them easily find topics. Wikipedia also has related projects including a dictionary, books, manuals, and scientific references. The site's home page provides featured articles, current events, and random articles.
Site Navigation Tips
When navigating the Wikipedia site, Moneysmartz recommends these quick stops to get the most from your visit:
- Wikipedia Home Page: Search for articles using the search box and view featured or random articles.
- Category Index: Search for articles using contents/categorical index.
- A-Z Index: An alphabetical list of articles.
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