I just did something really cool! I found a stub-class article on Wikipedia and edited it to create a more informative article! The article is on Blackleg, a bacterial infection that mostly affects cattle and sheep. I found it strange that there was almost no information on this on Wikipedia, since it occurs regularly all over the world, and is a huge problem to producers because it is almost invariably fatal. The disease has some really interesting features and clinical presentations, which is why I decided to further research this and share my knowledge with others.

I have to say, I feel a little proud to be able to tell people that I contributed to such a widely used source of information. I am sure my article will be read by many, as this is such a common disease, which makes me feel as though I have been of assistance to these info-seekers. I know now that I might be able to help farmers, students and veterinarians in their search for information on Blackleg. I don't know about you, but I think that this is so much more useful than writing some paper for a class, only to get shredded at the end of the term! Here's a screenshot I took of the page:

The information movement is catching on quickly in terms of free online resources such as Wikipedia. Anyone can view information placed here, which is a fantastic way to share ideas with the general public. And anyone is allowed to edit as well, which means a whole world's worth of information can be shared. It gives a sense of community and being connected, I find. It seems that others feel the same way. A fellow student reported on Dourine, a disease in horses I knew virtually nothing about! I'm glad we were both able to contribute to such an important cause. I would certainly do this again, if I found more stubs I potentially knew something about!