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Wikipedia as a digital rhetoric platform.

Wikipedia is one of the most visited global websites on a daily basis. Its emergence as non-profit run site motivated to provide information for global consumption means that it has consistent traffic on its website. It is one of the most popular sites on the globe that allows an individuals to create their desired profiles. Wikipedia has strongly emerged as a platform for knowledge-based discussions on relevant global issues ranging from environment, healthcare, culture, education, technology, politics, economy and many more[1]. Wikipedia allows a person to edit an entry in order to include updated information about the current state of issues in the digital rhetoric platform. Within the Wikipedia platform, one is free to update information from its existing entries for the purpose of enhancing its reliability and relevance. Any information added into the internet database normally attract discussions, particularly when the information is controversial[2]. Verifiability of information is the most significant factor in determining its usefulness. Based on the Wikipedia edits, users of the site will aim to understand the reliability of the information. Referencing of information helps users to locate other entries using similar references. For instance, rhetoric has a sublime quest to bring out the truth about a situation and Information becomes important if it is verifiable.

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  1. ^ Lanham, Richard (2006). Stuff and Fluff.” The Economics of Attention: Style and Substance in the Age of Information. Chicago, United States: University of Chicago Press. p. 301. ISBN 9780226468679.
  2. ^ "ResearchGate | Share and discover research". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2019-04-23.