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Wikipedia provides one of the more prominent resources on the Web for factual information about contemporary mathematics, with over 20,000 articles on mathematical topics. It is natural that many readers use Wikipedia for the purpose of [[Autodidacticism|self-study]] in mathematics and its applications. Some readers will be simultaneously studying mathematics in a more formal way, while others will rely on Wikipedia alone. There are certain points that need to be kept in mind by anyone using Wikipedia for mathematical self-study, in order to make the best use of what is here, perhaps in conjunction with other resources.
==General points==
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Remember that any source may contain errors, so do not put too much trust into a single account. Verify proofs and calculations yourself. Because anyone can edit Wikipedia, you can correct any errors you find; this can be a very powerful learning experience.
There are some mathematical concepts for which different authors use different definitions. For example, some authors count zero as a [[natural number]] while others do not. These differences can affect the way that mathematical theorems are stated. Therefore, double-check the definitions in each article to see whether they match those to which you are accustomed
==Ways to use Wikipedia==
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*Explore the [[:Category:Mathematics|category system]].
*The [[Portal:Mathematics|mathematics portal]] is a good "way in" to mathematics articles on Wikipedia.
If you are in doubt, ask at the [[Wikipedia:Reference desk/Mathematics|mathematics reference desk]]. No one on Wikipedia is going to [[Wikipedia:Do your own homework|do your math homework]] for you
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