Week 9 - Review about the readings for the next week.(Book Chapter 9) - Lee Jaehyun (이재현)

1. Summarize in my your own words of materials that I read

The References section explains how Reagle approached citation in Good Faith Collaboration. Since much of his material came from Wikipedia and other online sources, he simplified attributions, often listing simply Wikipedia instead of the full formal citation. He preserved original grammatical errors where possible, only occasionally inserting corrections. For web-based sources, he preferred stable or permanent links to address the issue of ongoing edits, especially for Wikipedia content. While minimizing unnecessary URLs in the print version, he encouraged readers to refer to a hypertext version online. Reagle also acknowledged that page numbers might vary between print and digital editions. His citation practices balance traditional academic rigor with the practical realities of referencing dynamic, web-based knowledge.

2. Mention of any new, interesting, or unusual items that I learned through lecture.

I think that Reagle deliberately chose to simplify citations when referencing Wikipedia and Wikimedia pages. Unlike traditional academic standards that demand precise, formal attributions, he adapted to the flexible and evolving nature of online content. I was also surprised that he kept minor grammatical mistakes in quotations rather than editing them, respecting the original form of the text. Additionally, his emphasis on citing stable versions of Wikipedia articles highlighted an important challenge with using editable online resources as academic references. His approach reflects an innovative adaptation to the digital era, balancing transparency, practicality, and respect for open collaboration, rather than rigidly adhering to outdated citation models developed for static printed works.

3. Identify at least one question, concern, or discussion angle that is either problematic in some respect or could have been elaborated more.

I'm worrying that that could be further discussed is the potential long-term reliability of using editable online sources like Wikipedia in scholarly work. Although Reagle addresses this by citing stable versions, the dynamic nature of web content still poses challenges for future verification. Another issue is whether simplifying citation formats for practicality might weaken academic credibility or cause confusion for readers trying to trace sources. Should digital-era scholarship develop entirely new citation standards specifically for mutable content? How do we ensure that future readers can still verify and contextualize references when the internet’s content changes so rapidly? These questions highlight the evolving relationship between technology, academic rigor, and knowledge preservation.