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Option 3 

Kor wrote: Option 3 

Same

It existed but it wasn't as developed as now. Also, I didn't have to research much at school.

I was told not to use it. I'm not sure if I ever did :x

Well, while some of my teachers have said things against using Wikipedia entirely, others have only told us that it is not a valid source. But those teachers then say that the references it uses can be valid research sites.

I went with option three, because even with those who were completely against it, I still use Wikipedia. But for cited sources, I generally use the other sites off of it.

yeah, definitely. When they say not to, the trick is to then just source whatever you're taking from Wikipedia sourced

Akonyl wrote: yeah, definitely. When they say not to, the trick is to then just source whatever you're taking from Wikipedia sourced

This.  It's actually a valuable skill to learn, too.  Being able to cross-reference and cross-check a reference to ensure it's valid.

No, I have better sources.  But Wikipedia does have its uses.  See GinRei's post above.

Option 3. I check wikipedia first on most topics.
It's a great starting point. (Still waiting for the day I, for once, come back to the wikipedia article to check it after I'm done researching.)

Option 2.

Well, I use wikipedia quite often. But NEVER as a source in some kind of work. But as stated earlier it's a good place to find "real" sources..

Fourth, I use it otherwise though

option 2

Sometimes. Mainly I like looking up the resources at the bottom of the article and using them.

No, I know better sources.