3. According to the Wikipedia video, what is citation harvesting & how can you use an article's citations to read laterally?
Citation harvesting involves using the citations and references listed in a Wikipedia article to find more reliable and detailed sources of information. Here’s how you can use an article’s citations to read laterally:
Identify citations in the Wikipedia article: Look for the superscript numbers within the text that correspond to citations listed at the bottom of the page.
Follow the citations: Click on these citations to access the original sources, which can be academic papers, books, or reputable news articles.
Evaluate the original sources: Assess the credibility of these sources just as you would with any other source. Verify their reliability by checking the authors' credentials, the publication's reputation, and the evidence provided.
By harvesting citations, you can trace back the information to its primary sources, ensuring a more thorough and accurate understanding of the topic.