Wikipedia says: Wikipedia is not a reliable source

Wikipedia and other encyclopedia sources are often the first place people look when they have a question. That convenience is exactly the problem. Just because something is easy does not mean it is appropriate—especially when your academic or professional credibility is at stake.

Wikipedia may help you get oriented, but it is not research. Relying on Wikipedia signals minimal effort rather than intellectual rigor or professional competence. Serious academic and professional work requires engaging with authoritative, original, and accountable sources—not stopping at a summary written by anonymous contributors.

If you're still doubting, consider what Wikipedia says:

“Wikipedia not a reliable source for academic writing or research [1].”