By: The01Raven

The01Raven — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 22:50:01 +0000

“Going wide” is a great way to put it. Instead of reading top to bottom, go wide, and see the big picture. Often, we get stuck on one page, thinking “Hmm, I don’t know.” We have the whole web to use, so why not use it! On the topic of finding original sources, often people do cite their sources (and if you are on a page that doesn’t, that may raise a few red flags,) so it’s easy to follow the breadcrumbs. Though, from personal experience, you may end up in a circle. In which case, it is time to bring back our old friend Google! Overall, you did a great job looking at this week’s lesson!

By: e.g.lane

e.g.lane — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:05:13 +0000

I think a big problem with internet users is the feeling of being overwhelmed. Not a lot of people know what cherry picked data looks like, how to read a research paper, or how to find an original source. There’s so much out there that it is overwhelming to get started. I think that the first step in teaching people internet control (what I’m calling being in control of the information you accept online) is to say, ‘you don’t have to be an expert.’ You really don’t need to know how to read a research paper. Find someone reputable that does. People get intimidated by the dumpster fire that is sometimes the internet. In addition, it comes down to time. How much time are they committed to spending on this semi-questionable article? The rest falls into place.

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