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Week 4 UX Observation: An Observation on Wikipedia.

Wikipedia is a popular encyclopedia that appeared on the internet in 2001. It is a popular online source of information on everything that exists or has existed. A problem with this encyclopedia is that while it has positives, such as fast-loading pages and good consistency with colors, the way everything else is on the site is cluttered.

The standards and consistency of Wikipedia are lacking. For instance, this page lists only a few TV show episodes,
while others have no lists at all.
Violation Score: 3



Wikipedia's User control and freedom are poor. 
Wikipedia's open editing policy allows for potential misinformation and inaccuracies, as anyone can edit an article without an account.
Violation Score: 3


In terms of flexibility and efficiency of use, Wikipedia has room for improvement. The front page for instance has too many links and articles highlighted. This makes things cluttered and overwhelming for a user.
Violation Score: 4

Wikipedia's Error Prevention is non-existent. Instead of an error message when information in the article is not found, a stub (a short article) is used. The problem with this is that the information given is still vague.
Violation Score: 4




When it comes to recognizing information in the real world, Wikipedia may not be the best source. It should be noted that the article about the Dream Craft video game is a hoax and lacks any substantial evidence to support its existence, such as box art or screenshots. Wizards of the Coast is a legitimate game company and has created the popular Magic: The Gathering franchise, however, they have never been involved in the development of Dream Craft.
Violation Score: 4
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