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Publication date: 12 October 2012

Peter Bates, Kathy Hardwick, Katie Sanderson, Raschel Sanghera and Jeannie Clough

This article aims to investigate some of the pitfalls and potential of supporting people on a one‐to‐one basis in their community in order to stimulate improvements in practice.

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Purpose

This article aims to investigate some of the pitfalls and potential of supporting people on a one‐to‐one basis in their community in order to stimulate improvements in practice.

Design/methodology/approach

The article discusses a range of situations via several vignettes and draws advice out of these for support workers and their managers. Staff are encouraged to reflect on their approach to providing support in community settings in the context of person‐centred planning and Wolfensberger's theories.

Findings

Staff are encouraged to plan carefully so that they can hold back from doing too much for the person, engage as full participants rather than passive bystanders, and seek opportunities for the person to develop informal connections in the community. Managers are encouraged to develop risk management systems that promote contact with ordinary citizens and a culture of community participation through training and mentoring support staff.

Originality/value

Whilst most support staff willingly recount stories that illustrate the complexity of providing 1:1 support in the community, they have minimal access to publications, training or supervision on this topic. The article will stimulate further reflection by managers and front line staff so that people are supported more effectively in the community of their choice.

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Tizard Learning Disability Review, vol. 17 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1359-5474

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Publication date: 20 December 2013

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Tizard Learning Disability Review, vol. 19 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1359-5474

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Publication date: 14 August 2009

Kathy West and Janet Williamson

The purpose of this paper is to report on a research study that entailed the rigorous evaluation of the quality of a large multidisciplinary sample of Wikipedia articles. The…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to report on a research study that entailed the rigorous evaluation of the quality of a large multidisciplinary sample of Wikipedia articles. The objective of the paper is to assess whether Wikipedia can be used and recommended as a credible reference or information tool.

Design/methodology/approach

The 106 randomly generated Wikipedia articles are analyzed and evaluated on specific criteria (completeness, accuracy, presentation, objectivity, and overall quality). Articles are reviewed from a broad range of subject areas: arts, popular culture, entertainment, geography, history, science, technology, people, entities, and politics.

Findings

The findings indicate that overall the articles are objective, clearly presented, reasonably accurate, and complete, although some are poorly written, contain unsubstantiated information, and/or provide shallow coverage of a topic.

Research limitations/implications

Further research on evaluating Wikipedia entries should include reviewing outward links to more accurately assess overall quality.

Practical implications

Wikipedia has a role as a reference and instruction tool.

Originality/value

This paper provides empirical data on a large number of articles on a wide range of disciplines in Wikipedia, supporting its use as an acceptable encyclopedia.

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Reference Services Review, vol. 37 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0090-7324

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