He adds that World Book’s value is in providing information that is applicable to solving a problem—whether completing a homework assignment or familiarizing oneself with a new topic.
Panelas believes Wikipedia is getting so much attention because it is novel and free, and that it and other things like it will become permanent parts of the information environment, just as the Internet itself has.
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He adds that World Book’s value is in providing information that is applicable to solving a problem—whether completing a homework assignment or familiarizing oneself with a new topic.
Panelas believes Wikipedia is getting so much attention because it is novel and free, and that it and other things like it will become permanent parts of the information environment, just as the Internet itself has.