Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

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“Wikipedia” ESL Discussion Questions

1. Why should you write an article on Wikipedia?
2. Why is Wikipedia important for us today?
3. What are some of the most popular pages on Wikipedia?
4. What is the difference between an expert and an amateur when it comes to writing articles for Wikipedia?
5. What is the most popular language on Wikipedia?
6. How do I get started writing my first article on Wikipedia?
7. Who created Wikipedia?
8. Are you allowed to edit other people’s articles on Wikipedia?
9. Who has contributed the most to Wikipedia’s articles?
10. Is the word “Wikipedia” a noun or a verb?
11. How can you add or edit a page on Wikipedia?
12. Who writes articles for Wikipedia?
13. In what ways does Wikipedia help people learn about the world around them?
14. What is Wikipedia?
15. What are some other things that people use Wikipedia for besides learning about things?
16. Have you ever edited an article on Wikipedia? If so, what kind of article did you edit?
17. What are the rules for writing articles on Wikipedia?
18. Why is it important to cite your sources on Wikipedia?
19. How many articles are there on Wikipedia?
20. How do you use Wikipedia?
21. What is your favorite article on Wikipedia? Why do you like it so much?
22. How does the content on Wikipedia get updated?
23. What language does Wikipedia use?
24. What are the best practices for writing an article on Wikipedia?
25. Is it possible to make money from writing for Wikipedia?
26. What is the difference between a wiki and a blog?
27. What are the benefits of using Wikipedia?
28. Why should I use Wikipedia as a source of information?
29. What can you do on Wikipedia?
30. Do you think that information on Wikipedia is reliable?
31. How do you edit a page on Wikipedia?
32. Why was Wikipedia created?
33. Where did Wikipedia get its name?
34. How old is Wikipedia?
35. What are some examples of a fact and an opinion?
36. Does it cost money to create a new article on Wikipedia?
37. Do you need to sign up for an account before writing an article on Wikipedia?
38. How many languages does Wikipedia have?
39. What is the difference between an article and a page on Wikipedia?
40. Do you have to be a professional writer to write an article on Wikipedia?
41. Can you trust the information on Wikipedia?
42. What is the difference between an encyclopedia and a dictionary?
43. What do you think will happen to Wikipedia in the future? Will it be replaced by another online encyclopedia?
44. How can you use Wikipedia to find information about your topic?
45. Who has contributed the least to Wiki pages?
46. Who can edit articles on Wikipedia and how can they do it?
47. What are some ways that you can make your own contributions to Wikipedia, even if you aren’t fluent in English yet?
48. What is the purpose of Wikipedia?

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