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 * __Media Analysis (Wikipedia)__**

Wikipedia is an online encyclopaedia, which can be updated by everyday internet users. Wikipedia provides information about several topics which are easily searchable within the site. With just a click of a button, a user can easily contribute to the site by adding and or editing information. Because Wikipedia relies on everyday internet users to create and update pages, it is frequently updated. Although Wikipedia allows everyday users to edit information, it is closely moderated by administrators to ensure that information is factual. This online, easy to access encyclopaedia requires that the posted information be referenced for accuracy. Although Wikipedia is a useful site for gathering information, it isn't updated by administrators often, leaving chances of wrong or misleading information to trickle down to millions of visitors. Also, as Wikipedia is allows for information to be edited by anyone, spelling and grammatical errors occur as well. A major concern with the open-ness of Wikipedia is for false information to be posted, or even to replace accurate information. In early 2008, the Jonas **B**rothers information on Wikipedia was erased and replaced with 'The Jonas Brothers are gay', this is a prime example of the risks that Wikipedia has. Wikipedia is a great site for one to get a general idea about a topic but should not be a primary source of information; users should always research, beyond Wikipedia and similar sites to guarantee the accuracy of the collected information.