Wikipedia:Geen origineel onderzoek: verschil tussen versies

:"''The phrase 'original research' originated primarily as a practical means to deal with physics cranks, of which of course there are a number on the Web. The basic concept is as follows: It can be quite difficult for us to make any valid judgment as to whether a particular thing is 'true' or not. It isn't appropriate for us to try to determine whether someone's novel theory of physics is valid; we aren't really equipped to do that. But what we 'can' do is check whether or not it actually has been published in reputable journals or by reputable publishers. So it's quite convenient to avoid judging the credibility of things by simply sticking to things that have been judged credible by people much better equipped to decide. The exact same principle will hold true for history''". (Wales, Jimmy. [http://mail.wikipedia.org/pipermailpi permail/wikien-l/2004-December/017557.html "''Original research''"], December 3, 2004).