Wikipedia:Identifying and using self-published works: Difference between revisions

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'''Self-published works''' are those in which the author and publisher are the same. Anyone can self-publish information regardless of whether s/he is truly knowledgeable about the topic in question. Therefore, self-published works should be examined carefully for acceptability.