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posted on 2021-11-14, 05:27 authored by Maher, DarrylThis study examines the use of Wikipedia across a broad range of judicial and administrative bodies within New Zealand. The primary focus of the study is the use of Wikipedia in courts (and other legally influential bodies) and how this affects the way that information literacy is taught in legal studies, particularly with regards to Wikipedia and other similar internet-based resources. A secondary focus for this study is the use of Wikipedia in other legal documents, such as those issued by tribunals and regulatory bodies. There is also some discussion about best practices regarding the use of Wikipedia by those in legal professions, such as judges, solicitors, and barristers.
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Copyright Date
2014-01-01Date of Award
2014-01-01Publisher
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of WellingtonRights License
Author Retains CopyrightDegree Discipline
Information StudiesDegree Grantor
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of WellingtonDegree Level
MastersDegree Name
Master of Information StudiesANZSRC Type Of Activity code
970118 Expanding Knowledge in Law and Legal StudiesVictoria University of Wellington Item Type
Masters Research Paper or ProjectLanguage
en_NZVictoria University of Wellington School
School of Information ManagementAdvisors
Liew, Chern LiUsage metrics
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WikipediaInformation literacyLawSchool: School of Information Management080703 Human Information Behaviour890399 Information Services not elsewhere classified970108 Expanding Knowledhe in the Information and Computing Sciences970118 Expanding Knowledge in Law and Legal StudiesDegree Level: MastersDegree Name: Master of Information StudiesDegree Discipline: Information Studies